CLAT 2021 || Passage Based Current Affairs Quiz || 30.06.2020

Over the last few days, many States have made changes to their labour laws. Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Punjab have extended the maximum daily hours of work in a factory from eight/nine to “A”, and allowed up to 72 hours a week in overtime. The provision of paying overtime wages at twice the normal rate would apply for working beyond these limits. Gujarat has made a similar change but the wages for overtime will be at the same rate (not double). Uttarakhand has increased the daily limit to 11 hours with overtime limited to 18 hours a week. Haryana has allowed work for 12 hours a day, and up to 60 hours a week, with overtime pay. Madhya Pradesh has made similar changes. These changes have been made through notifications issued by the State governments, and will be applicable for the next three months. M.P. has also suspended most provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1946 (except those related to retrenchment and layoffs) for 1,000 days for State undertakings. In addition, M.P. issued an ordinance to amend two laws. The M.P. Industrial Employment Standing Orders Act will apply to establishments with more than 100 workmen (up from the existing threshold of 50), in line with the Central Act. The ordinance also enables the government to exempt establishments from the provision of another Act that provided for a labour welfare fund. The Uttar Pradesh government has approved an ordinance that exempts establishments from all labour laws for “B” years with some exceptions (safety and security of workers, provisions related to employing women and children, payment of wages on time and above prescribed minimum wages, and no bonded labour). As this will override provisions of some Central laws, it will require the assent of the President or, in effect, the assent of the Central government. Also recently, “C”, present Minister of State with independent charge of Labour and Employment had presented the Labour Code Bill of Industrial Relation, 2019 in Lok Sabha in Nov 27, 2019 . The main intention of this Bill is to restructure industrial relations to accelerate upwards in the ladder of ease of doing index. Also, The New code suggests to amalgamate The Trade Unions Act, 1926, The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, and The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 . It is the third code out of four codes that have got authorization from the cabinet.

Over the last few days, many States have made changes to their labour laws. Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Punjab have extended the maximum daily hours of work in a factory from eight/nine to “A”, and allowed up to 72 hours a week in overtime. The provision of paying overtime wages at twice the normal rate would apply for working beyond these limits. Gujarat has made a similar change but the wages for overtime will be at the same rate (not double). Uttarakhand has increased the daily limit to 11 hours with overtime limited to 18 hours a week. Haryana has allowed work for 12 hours a day, and up to 60 hours a week, with overtime pay. Madhya Pradesh has made similar changes. These changes have been made through notifications issued by the State governments, and will be applicable for the next three months. M.P. has also suspended most provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1946 (except those related to retrenchment and layoffs) for 1,000 days for State undertakings. In addition, M.P. issued an ordinance to amend two laws. The M.P. Industrial Employment Standing Orders Act will apply to establishments with more than 100 workmen (up from the existing threshold of 50), in line with the Central Act. The ordinance also enables the government to exempt establishments from the provision of another Act that provided for a labour welfare fund. The Uttar Pradesh government has approved an ordinance that exempts establishments from all labour laws for “B” years with some exceptions (safety and security of workers, provisions related to employing women and children, payment of wages on time and above prescribed minimum wages, and no bonded labour). As this will override provisions of some Central laws, it will require the assent of the President or, in effect, the assent of the Central government. Also recently, “C”, present Minister of State with independent charge of Labour and Employment had presented the Labour Code Bill of Industrial Relation, 2019 in Lok Sabha in Nov 27, 2019 . The main intention of this Bill is to restructure industrial relations to accelerate upwards in the ladder of ease of doing index. Also, The New code suggests to amalgamate The Trade Unions Act, 1926, The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, and The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 . It is the third code out of four codes that have got authorization from the cabinet.

Over the last few days, many States have made changes to their labour laws. Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Punjab have extended the maximum daily hours of work in a factory from eight/nine to “A”, and allowed up to 72 hours a week in overtime. The provision of paying overtime wages at twice the normal rate would apply for working beyond these limits. Gujarat has made a similar change but the wages for overtime will be at the same rate (not double). Uttarakhand has increased the daily limit to 11 hours with overtime limited to 18 hours a week. Haryana has allowed work for 12 hours a day, and up to 60 hours a week, with overtime pay. Madhya Pradesh has made similar changes. These changes have been made through notifications issued by the State governments, and will be applicable for the next three months. M.P. has also suspended most provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1946 (except those related to retrenchment and layoffs) for 1,000 days for State undertakings. In addition, M.P. issued an ordinance to amend two laws. The M.P. Industrial Employment Standing Orders Act will apply to establishments with more than 100 workmen (up from the existing threshold of 50), in line with the Central Act. The ordinance also enables the government to exempt establishments from the provision of another Act that provided for a labour welfare fund. The Uttar Pradesh government has approved an ordinance that exempts establishments from all labour laws for “B” years with some exceptions (safety and security of workers, provisions related to employing women and children, payment of wages on time and above prescribed minimum wages, and no bonded labour). As this will override provisions of some Central laws, it will require the assent of the President or, in effect, the assent of the Central government. Also recently, “C”, present Minister of State with independent charge of Labour and Employment had presented the Labour Code Bill of Industrial Relation, 2019 in Lok Sabha in Nov 27, 2019 . The main intention of this Bill is to restructure industrial relations to accelerate upwards in the ladder of ease of doing index. Also, The New code suggests to amalgamate The Trade Unions Act, 1926, The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, and The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 . It is the third code out of four codes that have got authorization from the cabinet.

Over the last few days, many States have made changes to their labour laws. Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Punjab have extended the maximum daily hours of work in a factory from eight/nine to “A”, and allowed up to 72 hours a week in overtime. The provision of paying overtime wages at twice the normal rate would apply for working beyond these limits. Gujarat has made a similar change but the wages for overtime will be at the same rate (not double). Uttarakhand has increased the daily limit to 11 hours with overtime limited to 18 hours a week. Haryana has allowed work for 12 hours a day, and up to 60 hours a week, with overtime pay. Madhya Pradesh has made similar changes. These changes have been made through notifications issued by the State governments, and will be applicable for the next three months. M.P. has also suspended most provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1946 (except those related to retrenchment and layoffs) for 1,000 days for State undertakings. In addition, M.P. issued an ordinance to amend two laws. The M.P. Industrial Employment Standing Orders Act will apply to establishments with more than 100 workmen (up from the existing threshold of 50), in line with the Central Act. The ordinance also enables the government to exempt establishments from the provision of another Act that provided for a labour welfare fund. The Uttar Pradesh government has approved an ordinance that exempts establishments from all labour laws for “B” years with some exceptions (safety and security of workers, provisions related to employing women and children, payment of wages on time and above prescribed minimum wages, and no bonded labour). As this will override provisions of some Central laws, it will require the assent of the President or, in effect, the assent of the Central government. Also recently, “C”, present Minister of State with independent charge of Labour and Employment had presented the Labour Code Bill of Industrial Relation, 2019 in Lok Sabha in Nov 27, 2019 . The main intention of this Bill is to restructure industrial relations to accelerate upwards in the ladder of ease of doing index. Also, The New code suggests to amalgamate The Trade Unions Act, 1926, The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, and The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 . It is the third code out of four codes that have got authorization from the cabinet.

Over the last few days, many States have made changes to their labour laws. Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Punjab have extended the maximum daily hours of work in a factory from eight/nine to “A”, and allowed up to 72 hours a week in overtime. The provision of paying overtime wages at twice the normal rate would apply for working beyond these limits. Gujarat has made a similar change but the wages for overtime will be at the same rate (not double). Uttarakhand has increased the daily limit to 11 hours with overtime limited to 18 hours a week. Haryana has allowed work for 12 hours a day, and up to 60 hours a week, with overtime pay. Madhya Pradesh has made similar changes. These changes have been made through notifications issued by the State governments, and will be applicable for the next three months. M.P. has also suspended most provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1946 (except those related to retrenchment and layoffs) for 1,000 days for State undertakings. In addition, M.P. issued an ordinance to amend two laws. The M.P. Industrial Employment Standing Orders Act will apply to establishments with more than 100 workmen (up from the existing threshold of 50), in line with the Central Act. The ordinance also enables the government to exempt establishments from the provision of another Act that provided for a labour welfare fund. The Uttar Pradesh government has approved an ordinance that exempts establishments from all labour laws for “B” years with some exceptions (safety and security of workers, provisions related to employing women and children, payment of wages on time and above prescribed minimum wages, and no bonded labour). As this will override provisions of some Central laws, it will require the assent of the President or, in effect, the assent of the Central government. Also recently, “C”, present Minister of State with independent charge of Labour and Employment had presented the Labour Code Bill of Industrial Relation, 2019 in Lok Sabha in Nov 27, 2019 . The main intention of this Bill is to restructure industrial relations to accelerate upwards in the ladder of ease of doing index. Also, The New code suggests to amalgamate The Trade Unions Act, 1926, The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, and The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 . It is the third code out of four codes that have got authorization from the cabinet.

Claiming they had misled Parliament on the Rafale fighter jet deal issue, a breach of privilege motion was moved against “A” and “B”. A claim of ‘breach of privilege’ was raised against chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on finance, for “lowering the dignity and ethics of the Finance Committee” by tweeting about the committee’s deliberations. A privilege motion is a “C” by any member of either House of a state legislature or Parliament, against anyone who are accused of breach of privilege. Parliamentary privileges are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by MPs, MLAs and MLCs, individually and collectively, so that they can effectively discharge their functions. When any of these rights and immunities is disregarded, the offence is called a breach of privilege and is punishable under law of Parliament or the state legislature. Each House also claims the right to punish as contempt actions which, while not breach of any specific privilege, are offences against its authority and dignity. A breach of privilege is an infringement of any of the privileges of MPs or Parliament. Parliamentary privilege refers to the rights and immunities enjoyed by Parliament as an institution and Member of Parliament in their individual capacity, without which they cannot discharge their functions as endowed upon them by the Constitution. Chapter 20 of rule 22 for Lok Sabha and Chapter 16 Rule 187 for the Rajya Sabha have mentioned the Privilege motion. The scrutiny regarding the breach of this motion in the Lok Sabha is managed by the Speaker and that in the Rajya Sabha is managed by the Chairperson. Once the Speaker or the Chairperson considers the accusations to be true then the accused is called to explain themselves. A committee of “D” members is elected by the “E” in the Lok Sabha and a committee of 10 members is elected by the “F” at the Rajya Sabha. These committees are responsible for managing all the cases and accusations related to the privilege motion and take relevant actions against and breach of the motion.

Claiming they had misled Parliament on the Rafale fighter jet deal issue, a breach of privilege motion was moved against “A” and “B”. A claim of ‘breach of privilege’ was raised against chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on finance, for “lowering the dignity and ethics of the Finance Committee” by tweeting about the committee’s deliberations. A privilege motion is a “C” by any member of either House of a state legislature or Parliament, against anyone who are accused of breach of privilege. Parliamentary privileges are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by MPs, MLAs and MLCs, individually and collectively, so that they can effectively discharge their functions. When any of these rights and immunities is disregarded, the offence is called a breach of privilege and is punishable under law of Parliament or the state legislature. Each House also claims the right to punish as contempt actions which, while not breach of any specific privilege, are offences against its authority and dignity. A breach of privilege is an infringement of any of the privileges of MPs or Parliament. Parliamentary privilege refers to the rights and immunities enjoyed by Parliament as an institution and Member of Parliament in their individual capacity, without which they cannot discharge their functions as endowed upon them by the Constitution. Chapter 20 of rule 22 for Lok Sabha and Chapter 16 Rule 187 for the Rajya Sabha have mentioned the Privilege motion. The scrutiny regarding the breach of this motion in the Lok Sabha is managed by the Speaker and that in the Rajya Sabha is managed by the Chairperson. Once the Speaker or the Chairperson considers the accusations to be true then the accused is called to explain themselves. A committee of “D” members is elected by the “E” in the Lok Sabha and a committee of 10 members is elected by the “F” at the Rajya Sabha. These committees are responsible for managing all the cases and accusations related to the privilege motion and take relevant actions against and breach of the motion.

Claiming they had misled Parliament on the Rafale fighter jet deal issue, a breach of privilege motion was moved against “A” and “B”. A claim of ‘breach of privilege’ was raised against chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on finance, for “lowering the dignity and ethics of the Finance Committee” by tweeting about the committee’s deliberations. A privilege motion is a “C” by any member of either House of a state legislature or Parliament, against anyone who are accused of breach of privilege. Parliamentary privileges are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by MPs, MLAs and MLCs, individually and collectively, so that they can effectively discharge their functions. When any of these rights and immunities is disregarded, the offence is called a breach of privilege and is punishable under law of Parliament or the state legislature. Each House also claims the right to punish as contempt actions which, while not breach of any specific privilege, are offences against its authority and dignity. A breach of privilege is an infringement of any of the privileges of MPs or Parliament. Parliamentary privilege refers to the rights and immunities enjoyed by Parliament as an institution and Member of Parliament in their individual capacity, without which they cannot discharge their functions as endowed upon them by the Constitution. Chapter 20 of rule 22 for Lok Sabha and Chapter 16 Rule 187 for the Rajya Sabha have mentioned the Privilege motion. The scrutiny regarding the breach of this motion in the Lok Sabha is managed by the Speaker and that in the Rajya Sabha is managed by the Chairperson. Once the Speaker or the Chairperson considers the accusations to be true then the accused is called to explain themselves. A committee of “D” members is elected by the “E” in the Lok Sabha and a committee of 10 members is elected by the “F” at the Rajya Sabha. These committees are responsible for managing all the cases and accusations related to the privilege motion and take relevant actions against and breach of the motion.

Claiming they had misled Parliament on the Rafale fighter jet deal issue, a breach of privilege motion was moved against “A” and “B”. A claim of ‘breach of privilege’ was raised against chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on finance, for “lowering the dignity and ethics of the Finance Committee” by tweeting about the committee’s deliberations. A privilege motion is a “C” by any member of either House of a state legislature or Parliament, against anyone who are accused of breach of privilege. Parliamentary privileges are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by MPs, MLAs and MLCs, individually and collectively, so that they can effectively discharge their functions. When any of these rights and immunities is disregarded, the offence is called a breach of privilege and is punishable under law of Parliament or the state legislature. Each House also claims the right to punish as contempt actions which, while not breach of any specific privilege, are offences against its authority and dignity. A breach of privilege is an infringement of any of the privileges of MPs or Parliament. Parliamentary privilege refers to the rights and immunities enjoyed by Parliament as an institution and Member of Parliament in their individual capacity, without which they cannot discharge their functions as endowed upon them by the Constitution. Chapter 20 of rule 22 for Lok Sabha and Chapter 16 Rule 187 for the Rajya Sabha have mentioned the Privilege motion. The scrutiny regarding the breach of this motion in the Lok Sabha is managed by the Speaker and that in the Rajya Sabha is managed by the Chairperson. Once the Speaker or the Chairperson considers the accusations to be true then the accused is called to explain themselves. A committee of “D” members is elected by the “E” in the Lok Sabha and a committee of 10 members is elected by the “F” at the Rajya Sabha. These committees are responsible for managing all the cases and accusations related to the privilege motion and take relevant actions against and breach of the motion.

Claiming they had misled Parliament on the Rafale fighter jet deal issue, a breach of privilege motion was moved against “A” and “B”. A claim of ‘breach of privilege’ was raised against chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on finance, for “lowering the dignity and ethics of the Finance Committee” by tweeting about the committee’s deliberations. A privilege motion is a “C” by any member of either House of a state legislature or Parliament, against anyone who are accused of breach of privilege. Parliamentary privileges are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by MPs, MLAs and MLCs, individually and collectively, so that they can effectively discharge their functions. When any of these rights and immunities is disregarded, the offence is called a breach of privilege and is punishable under law of Parliament or the state legislature. Each House also claims the right to punish as contempt actions which, while not breach of any specific privilege, are offences against its authority and dignity. A breach of privilege is an infringement of any of the privileges of MPs or Parliament. Parliamentary privilege refers to the rights and immunities enjoyed by Parliament as an institution and Member of Parliament in their individual capacity, without which they cannot discharge their functions as endowed upon them by the Constitution. Chapter 20 of rule 22 for Lok Sabha and Chapter 16 Rule 187 for the Rajya Sabha have mentioned the Privilege motion. The scrutiny regarding the breach of this motion in the Lok Sabha is managed by the Speaker and that in the Rajya Sabha is managed by the Chairperson. Once the Speaker or the Chairperson considers the accusations to be true then the accused is called to explain themselves. A committee of “D” members is elected by the “E” in the Lok Sabha and a committee of 10 members is elected by the “F” at the Rajya Sabha. These committees are responsible for managing all the cases and accusations related to the privilege motion and take relevant actions against and breach of the motion.