In which of the following areas First Labour Enquiry was conducted in 1950-51? (a) Tea plantation labour (b) Agriculture labour (c) Industrial labour (d) Stone-quarry labour

In which of the following areas First Labour Enquiry was conducted in 1950-51? (a) Tea plantation labour (b) Agriculture labour (c) Industrial labour (d) Stone-quarry labour Correct Answer Only (b)

The correct answer is only (b).

Key Points

  • First Labour Enquiry:
    • The first Agricultural Labour Enquiry Committee of 1950-51 regarded those people as agricultural workers who were engaged in raising crops on payment of wages. Hence, the statement only (b) is correct. 
  • Tea plantation labour:
    1. ​ This Act may be called the Plantations Labour Act, 1951.
    2.  It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
    3.  It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may by
      notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.​
  • Industrial labour:
    • The Industrial Disputes Act, of 1947 extended to the whole of India and regulated Indian labour law so far as that concerns trade unions as well as Individual workmen employed in any Industry within the territory of the Indian mainland. Enacted on 11 March 1947 and It came into force on 1 April 1947.
    • It was replaced by the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.
    • Sec 2 (j) of the Industrial Disputes Act has defined the term “industry” means any systematic activity carried on by cooperation between an employer and his workmen for the production, supply, or distribution of goods or services.
  • Stone-quarry labour:
    • ​The Mines Act, 1952, aims to consolidate the law relating to the regulation of labour and safety in mines. This Act, which Parliament passed on December 31, 1953, extends to the whole of India.

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