Section 38
Section 38 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, herein referred to as "the said Act", the [State] Government may, by notification spublished in the Official Gazette, direct that subject to the provisions of sub-section (2) of the said Act [shall, in such local ares, as may be s
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, herein referred to as "the said Act", the 58[State] Government may, by notification spublished in the Official Gazette, direct that subject to the provisions of sub-section (2) of the said Act 62[shall, in such local ares, as may be specified in the notification, apply] to all or any class of establishments or to all or any class of employees to which or whom this Act for the time being applies. IV of 1936.
(2) On the application of the provisions of the said Act to any establishment or to any employees under sub-section (1), the Inspector appointed under this Act shall be deemed to be the Inspector for the purpose of the enforcement of the provisions of the said Act within the local limits of his jurisdiction. Application of Act VIII of 1923 to employees of establishments. 63[38A. The provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 and the rules made from time to time thereunder, shall mutatis mutandis, apply to every employee (other than an employee who is in receipt of monthly wages exceeding 64[one thousand rupees] of an establishment to which this Act applies 65[* * * ]. VIII of 1923.
Explanation .- For the purposes of this section the expression 'wages' shall have the same meaning as is assigned to it under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923.] VIII of 1923. CHAPTER- VIII. HEALTH AND SAFETY. Cleanliness.
Section 38, The Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948 (Act 79 of 1948).
Questions about Section 38
How do I find court cases under Section 38 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act?
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When was the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act enacted?
Bombay Shops and Establishments Act was enacted in 1948 as Act 79 of 1948. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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