Disqualifications for members of Tribunal and National Industrial Tribunal
Section 48 of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 deals with disqualifications for members of Tribunal and National Industrial Tribunal. No person shall be appointed to, or continue in, the office of the member of a Tribunal or National Industrial Tribunal, respectively, if--- (a) he is not an independent person; The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.
No person shall be appointed to, or continue in, the office of the member of a Tribunal or National Industrial Tribunal, respectively, if---
(a) he is not an independent person; or
(b) he has attained the age of sixty-five years.
Explanation.--- For the purposes of this section "independent person" means a person who is unconnected with the industrial dispute referred to a Tribunal or National Industrial Tribunal or with any industry directly affected by such dispute.
Section 48, The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Act 35 of 2020).
Questions about Section 48
What does Section 48 of the Industrial Relations Code deal with?
Section 48 of the Industrial Relations Code is headed "Disqualifications for members of Tribunal and National Industrial Tribunal". No person shall be appointed to, or continue in, the office of the member of a Tribunal or National Industrial Tribunal, respectively, if--- (a) he is not an independent person;
How do I find court cases under Section 48 of the Industrial Relations Code?
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When was Section 48 of the Industrial Relations Code enacted?
Section 48 of the Industrial Relations Code, cited as Industrial Relations Code 48, 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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