Navigating Government Orders: Do Factory Act Rules Override Driver Wage Regulations?

Please clarify one of my queries as follows:

Query on Applicability of Government Orders

1. I am working in the manufacturing industry. Last year, the Assistant Labour Officer approached us and asked to show the wages we are paying to the drivers. He mentioned that we should pay the driver wages under the Private Motor Vehicle Government Order. I disagreed with his statement and informed him that the Government Order does not apply to us as the Factory Act is applicable. As far as I am concerned, the Private Motor Transport Undertaking Government Order is not applicable if the employees are engaged under the Factories Act. Please clarify.

Registration Requirement Under the Motor Transport Workers Act

2. If we have fewer than 5 drivers in a manufacturing industry, do we need to register under the Motor Transport Workers Act?

Regards,
Ramu
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As per my understanding, if your organization falls under the purview of the Factories Act, I believe you may not need to register under other acts. I recommend seeking clarification from your factory inspector.

Regards,
Eswar.K
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Even I also believe that if you are falling under the Factories Act, then you don't need to procure any other license and not to follow any payment act except the Minimum Wages Act. I suggest seeking advice from a legal consultant in this matter.

Regards