Dear all !!!! The penal action regarding delay in payment of wages is covered under the Payment of Wages Act 1936. Section 3 thereof states that the employer shall be responsible for payment of wages to the persons employed by him. The Act further specifies that in case of factory it shall be the Factory Manager as per Factories Act 1948, in case of industrial or other establishment it shall be the person responsible for supervision and control of the establishment (as in the case of Airlines) . The Inspector under the PW Act has the authority to file complaint against the person whom he feels is responsible for payment of wages. Hence the HR Manager who exercises supervision and control can be made liable for default.
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KK
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KK