Reference to and functions of National Industrial Tribunal
Section 54 of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 deals with reference to and functions of National Industrial Tribunal. The Central Government may refer an industrial dispute to a National Industrial Tribunal which in the opinion of such Government involves question of national importance or is of such a nature that industrial establishments situated in more than one State are likely to be interested in, or affected The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.
(1) The Central Government may refer an industrial dispute to a National Industrial Tribunal which in the opinion of such Government involves question of national importance or is of such a nature that industrial establishments situated in more than one State are likely to be interested in, or affected by such industrial dispute.
(2) Where an industrial dispute has been referred under sub-section (1) or transferred under section 92 by the Central Government to a National Industrial Tribunal for adjudication, it shall hold its proceedings expeditiously and shall, within the period specified in the order referring or transferring such industrial dispute or further period extended by the Central Government, submit its award to that Government.
Section 54, The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Act 35 of 2020).
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Questions about Section 54
What does Section 54 of the Industrial Relations Code deal with?
Section 54 of the Industrial Relations Code is headed "Reference to and functions of National Industrial Tribunal". The Central Government may refer an industrial dispute to a National Industrial Tribunal which in the opinion of such Government involves question of national importance or is of such a nature that industrial establishments situated in more than one State are likely to be interested in, or affected
How do I find court cases under Section 54 of the Industrial Relations Code?
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: Industrial Relations Code 54, section 54 Industrial Relations Code, section 54 of the Industrial Relations Code. People searching for it also type labour relations code section 54. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 54 of the Industrial Relations Code, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 92 (Power to transfer certain proceedings), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was Section 54 of the Industrial Relations Code enacted?
Section 54 of the Industrial Relations Code, cited as Industrial Relations Code 54, 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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