Statement (I): Industrial Dispute means any dispute which is connected with the employment or non-employment or the terms of employment
Statement (II): An individual dispute between an employer and one of his workmen is by itself an Industrial Dispute
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
This question asks us to evaluate two statements concerning the definition and nature of an 'Industrial Dispute'. Let's break down each statement to determine its accuracy.
Statement I defines an Industrial Dispute as 'any dispute which is connected with the employment or non-employment or the terms of employment'.
This definition is widely accepted in labor law. It broadly captures the essence of conflicts that arise within the employer-employee relationship in an industrial context. Therefore, Statement I is considered true.
Statement II claims that 'An individual dispute between an employer and one of his workmen is by itself an Industrial Dispute'.
While an individual dispute might sometimes escalate or be taken up collectively, it is not automatically considered an industrial dispute solely based on its individual nature. The key distinction lies in the collective aspect or potential impact on a larger group of workers. Therefore, Statement II is considered false.
Based on the analysis:
Thus, the correct assessment is that Statement I is true, and Statement II is false.
| List-1 Offences | List -II Penalties |
| (a) An employer who lays off or retrenches workmen without prior permission from the statutory authorities | (I) Imprisonment up to 1 year or fine up to Rs. 5,000 or both in case of continuing of fence, a further fine of up to Rs. 2000 per day |
| (b) Non-compliance of an order to re-open a closed undertaking | (ii) Imprisonment up to 1 month or fine up to Rs. 1000 or both |
| (c) Any person committing unfair labour practice | (iii) Imprisonment up to 1 month or fine up to Rs. 50 or both |
| (d) Any workman participating in or acting in furtherance of an Illegal strike | (iv) Imprisonment up to 6 months or fine up to Rs. 1000 or both |