Power of Central Government to give directions

In force Act 25 of 1976 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 25 of 1976

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Section 14 of the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 deals with power of Central Government to give directions. The Central Government may give directions to a State Government as to the carrying into execution of this Act in the State.

The Central Government may give directions to a State Government as to the carrying into execution of this Act in the State. 1[15. Act not to apply in certain special cases .- Nothing in this Act shall apply- (a) to cases affecting the terms and conditions of a woman's employment in complying with the requirements of any law giving special treatment to women, or (b) to any special treatment accorded to women in connection with (i) the birth or expected birth of a child, or (ii) the terms and conditions relating to retirement, marriage or death or to any provision made in connection with the retirement, marriage or death.]
Section 14, The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 (Act 25 of 1976).

Questions about Section 14

What does Section 14 of the Equal Remuneration Act deal with?

Section 14 of the Equal Remuneration Act is headed "Power of Central Government to give directions". The Central Government may give directions to a State Government as to the carrying into execution of this Act in the State.

How do I find court cases under Section 14 of the Equal Remuneration Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Equal Remuneration Act 1976 14, section 14 Equal Remuneration Act 1976, section 14 of the Equal Remuneration Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Equal Remuneration Act enacted?

Equal Remuneration Act was enacted in 1976 as Act 25 of 1976. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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