I run a security agency. Recently, I was fined Rs 500 for violation of Rule 22 of labour law by Judicial Magistrate First Class. What are the implications of his?
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
Every act has its own rules framed under it. In the case of Central Labor Acts like the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, which provides for simultaneous enforcement by both the Central and State Governments in their respective jurisdictions, there are separate State and Central Rules. Therefore, you should have specifically mentioned the rules under which you were fined by the Court.
Apart from that, though the fine is imposed by a Judicial Magistrate, he does so under the powers vested in him as a competent court to take cognizance of any offense complained of under the particular Labor Law only and not under any criminal law.
From India, Salem
Apart from that, though the fine is imposed by a Judicial Magistrate, he does so under the powers vested in him as a competent court to take cognizance of any offense complained of under the particular Labor Law only and not under any criminal law.
From India, Salem
Implications of Being Fined for Labor Law Violations
The J.M.F.C. would have been fined for a violation of a certain act as per the complaint lodged by some Labor Inspectors. It would be useful if the member reveals the correct facts, i.e., fined for violating Acts such as F.A., S&C Estt. Act, MW, PW, S.O., etc., so that others can also take steps to rectify any defects.
It is better to comply with the deficiencies pointed out and take action to avoid making the same mistake in the future to prevent punishment for a repeat offense.
Regards, HR Consultant
From India, Bangalore
The J.M.F.C. would have been fined for a violation of a certain act as per the complaint lodged by some Labor Inspectors. It would be useful if the member reveals the correct facts, i.e., fined for violating Acts such as F.A., S&C Estt. Act, MW, PW, S.O., etc., so that others can also take steps to rectify any defects.
It is better to comply with the deficiencies pointed out and take action to avoid making the same mistake in the future to prevent punishment for a repeat offense.
Regards, HR Consultant
From India, Bangalore
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