Question

With regard to the reference of industrial disputes under Section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, which of the following statements is correct-

• A. It is a judicial act
• B. It is an administrative act
• C. It is a quasi-judicial act
• D. It is a legislative act

Hint:

Reference under Section 10 is an administrative decision, not a judicial or quasi-judicial process.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Under Section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, the government’s reference of disputes to tribunals or courts is an administrative act, as it involves executive discretion, not judicial adjudication. Thus, the correct answer is: \[ {\text{It is an administrative act}} \]