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Which one of the following statements is not correct ?
Explanation
Statement A is correct. Following the Finance Act, 2017, the Employees' Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal (EPFAT) was merged with the Central Government Industrial Tribunal (CGIT). Consequently, the Industrial Tribunal now exercises powers under the EPF and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
Statement B is incorrect. Under the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 (and the preceding 2020 Rules), the term of office for the Presiding Officer (Member) of the Industrial Tribunal is four years, not five years. Previously, under the 2017 Rules, the term was three years.
Statement C is correct. According to Section 7C of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, no person can continue in the office of the presiding officer of a Tribunal after attaining the age of 65 years.
Statement D is correct. Section 2(i) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, defines an "independent person" as one who is unconnected with the industrial dispute or the industry concerned.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which of the following categories of persons is/are 'workmen' under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947?
1. Persons employed to look after the administrative functions in an industry
2. Persons employed to do technical work in an industry
3. Persons employed as officer or employee of a prison
4. Persons employed to do operational work in an industry
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Which one of the following is the correct composition of Board of Conciliation under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 ?
Which one of the following statements is incorrect ?
Which one of the following is not an authority appointed/constituted under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947?