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The Industrial Disputes (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 1963

The Industrial Disputes (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 1963

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This Act amends the central Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, specifically for the state of Tamil Nadu. Its primary purpose is to empower individual workers by removing bureaucratic hurdles in seeking justice. Previously, individual disputes often required government reference to reach a Labour Court. This amendment allows an individual workman to approach the Labour Court directly if conciliation proceedings fail. Additionally, it introduces stricter penalties for employers who fail to comply with specific government orders issued under Section 10-B. For the average worker, this means easier access to legal recourse for grievances, and for employers, it mandates stricter adherence to government directives regarding industrial peace.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Amendment of section
  3. 3. Insertion of new section

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