Effect of laws inconsistent with this Chapter
Section 76 of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 deals with effect of laws inconsistent with this Chapter. The provisions of this Chapter shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law including standing orders made under Chapter IV: Provided that where under the provisions of any other Act or rules, orders or notifications issued thereunder or under any stan The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.
(1) The provisions of this Chapter shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law including standing orders made under Chapter IV:
Provided that where under the provisions of any other Act or rules, orders or notifications issued thereunder or under any standing orders or any award, contract or service or otherwise, a worker is entitled to benefits in respect of any matter which are more favourable to him than those to which he would be entitled under this Code, the worker shall continue to be entitled to the more favourable benefits in respect of that matter, notwithstanding that he receives benefits in respect of other matters under this Chapter.
(2) For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that nothing contained in this Chapter shall be deemed to affect the provisions of any other law for the time being in force in any State in so far as that law provides for the settlement of industrial disputes, but the rights and liabilities of employers and workers in so far as they relate to lay-off and retrenchment shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
Section 76, The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Act 35 of 2020).
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Questions about Section 76
What does Section 76 of the Industrial Relations Code deal with?
Section 76 of the Industrial Relations Code is headed "Effect of laws inconsistent with this Chapter". The provisions of this Chapter shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law including standing orders made under Chapter IV: Provided that where under the provisions of any other Act or rules, orders or notifications issued thereunder or under any stan
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What should I read with Section 76 of the Industrial Relations Code, and has it changed?
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When was Section 76 of the Industrial Relations Code enacted?
Section 76 of the Industrial Relations Code, cited as Industrial Relations Code 76, 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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- 86. Penalties1320 words
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- 79. Conditions precedent to retrenchment of workers to which Chapter X applies706 words
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