Bare Act
The Bombay Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1953 as extended to Union Territory of Delhi
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This Act establishes a Labour Welfare Fund to improve the living and working conditions of employees in factories, shops, and other establishments within the Union Territory of Delhi. It mandates employers to contribute money to this fund, which is then used to provide welfare amenities such as housing, canteens, and medical facilities. The law applies to a wide range of workplaces, including factories and transport undertakings, ensuring that workers receive financial and social support beyond their basic wages. By pooling resources from employers, the Act aims to enhance the overall well-being and quality of life for the workforce in the region.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 2A. Deleted
- 3. Labour Welfare Fund
- 4. Constitution of Board
- 5. Disqualifications and removal
- 6. Unpaid accumulations and claims thereto
- 6A. Interest on unpaid accumulations or fines after notice
- 6B. Interest on unpaid accumulations or fines
- 6C. Fund to be kept in scheduled bank
- 6AA. Power to appoint Committees
- 6BB. Contributions
- 7. Vesting and application of Fund
- 8. Power of Board to borrow
- 9. Vesting and application of Fund
- 10. Power of Board to borrow
- 11. Investment of Fund
- 12. Cost of administering the Act
- 13. Application of Fund
- 14. Power of State Government to give directions
- 15. Penalty for obstructing inspection
- 16. Cognizance of offences
- 17. Power to make rules
- 17A. Power of State Government to make rules for certain purposes
- 17B. Provisions relating to jurisdiction
- 18. Delegation of powers
- 19. Mode of recovery of sums payable to Board
- 20. Penalty for obstructing inspection
- 21. Cognizance of offences
- 22. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 23. Amendment of section 8 of Act IV of 1936
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