Section15
The Industrial Relations Code, 2020

Objects of general fund, composition of separate fund and membership fee of Trade Union

In force Act 35 of 2020 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 35 of 2020 Ministry Labour and Employment Enacted 28 Sep 2020 Cited by 2 provisions

Section 15 of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 deals with objects of general fund, composition of separate fund and membership fee of Trade Union. The general funds of a registered Trade Union shall not be spent on any objects other than such objects as may be prescribed. The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.

(1) The general funds of a registered Trade Union shall not be spent on any objects other than such objects as may be prescribed.

(2) A registered Trade Union may constitute a separate fund, from contributions separately levied for or made to that fund, from which payments may be made, for the promotion of the civic and political interests of its members, in furtherance of such objects as may be prescribed.

(3) No member shall be compelled to contribute to the fund constituted under sub-section (2) and a member who does not contribute to the said fund shall not be excluded from any benefits of the Trade Union, or placed in any respect either directly or indirectly under any disability or at any disadvantage as compared with other members of the Trade Union (except in relation to the control or management of the said fund) by reason of his not contributing to the said fund; and contribution to the said fund shall not be made a condition for admission to the Trade Union.

(4) The subscriptions payable by the members of the Trade Union shall be such as may be prescribed.

Section 15, The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Act 35 of 2020).

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Questions about Section 15

What does Section 15 of the Industrial Relations Code deal with?

Section 15 of the Industrial Relations Code is headed "Objects of general fund, composition of separate fund and membership fee of Trade Union". The general funds of a registered Trade Union shall not be spent on any objects other than such objects as may be prescribed.

How do I find court cases under Section 15 of the Industrial Relations Code?

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What should I read with Section 15 of the Industrial Relations Code, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was Section 15 of the Industrial Relations Code enacted?

Section 15 of the Industrial Relations Code, cited as Industrial Relations Code 15, was enacted on 28 Sep 2020 as Act 35 of 2020. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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