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The Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1980

The Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1980

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This law governs the employment of people who carry heavy loads in Kerala. It applies to these workers and the businesses that hire them, including contractors. The main purpose is to protect their welfare and ensure fair working conditions. The government sets up special boards and conciliation officers to handle disputes about jobs or pay. By regulating this specific sector, the Act aims to prevent exploitation and ensure that these workers are treated fairly and have a safety net for their livelihood.

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Chapter IV - →

  1. 13Scheme

Chapter V BOARD he →

  1. 14Board
  2. 15Disgualifications and removal
  3. 17Supersession of Board

Chapter VI C →

  1. 19Appointment of Officers for assisting Committee
  2. 20Supersession of committee
  3. 21Settlement of disputes
  4. 22Reference or decision of disputes by Government
  5. 23Representation of parties
  6. 24Application of Employees Compensation Act to head load Workers

Chapter IX A REGISTER AND RECORDS →

  1. 25Registration of Head load Workers
  2. 26Maintenance of Registers and Records of Employers

Chapter X Co →

  1. 27Penalt, for obstructions
  2. 28Penalty for making false statement, etc.
  3. 29Other penalties
  4. 30Enhanced penalty after previous conviction
  5. 31Offences by Companies
  6. 32Cognizance of offences
  7. 33Limitation of prosecutions

Chapter XI ’ →

  1. 34Bar of jurisdiction of Civil Courts
  2. 35Power to take evidence on oath, etc
  3. 36Recovery of money due from Employer
  4. 37Power to recover damages
  5. 38Recovery of money due from Headload Workers
  6. 39Effect of laws and agreements inconsistent with this Act and Schemes
  7. 40Members of Board, etc. to be public servants
  8. 41Power to remove difficulties
  9. 42Protection of action taken in good faith

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