Contract Labour Act Flashcards
Under which section of the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, is the definition of contract labour provided? a) Section 2(b) b) Section 2(c) c) Section 2(e) d) Section 2(g)
b) Section 2(c)
The Act applies to establishments in which at least how many workers are employed as contract labour? a) 10 b) 20 c) 30 d) 50
b) 20
Who is responsible for registering establishments employing contract labour under the Act? a) Principal Employer b) Contractor c) Labour Commissioner d) Government
a) Principal Employer
Under which section is it mandatory for the principal employer to register the establishment? a) Section 5 b) Section 7 c) Section 9 d) Section 11
b) Section 7
Which authority grants licenses to contractors under the Act? a) Labour Court b) Appropriate Government c) Licensing Officer d) Principal Employer
c) Licensing Officer
The license issued to a contractor is valid for how long unless specified otherwise? a) 6 months b) 1 year c) 2 years d) 3 years
b) 1 year
Under which section can the licensing officer suspend or revoke a contractor’s license? a) Section 12 b) Section 14 c) Section 15 d) Section 16
b) Section 14
What is the minimum number of contract labourers required in an establishment for the welfare provisions (canteen, restrooms, etc.) to apply? a) 50 b) 100 c) 150 d) 200
b) 100
Under which section are canteens mandated for contract labour where 100 or more workers are employed? a) Section 16 b) Section 17 c) Section 18 d) Section 19
a) Section 16
Who is primarily responsible for ensuring payment of wages to contract labour? a) Contractor b) Principal Employer c) Government d) Trade Union
b) Principal Employer
Under which section must the principal employer ensure wage payment in case of contractor failure? a) Section 19 b) Section 20 c) Section 21 d) Section 22
c) Section 21
Which section empowers the government to prohibit the employment of contract labour in certain establishments? a) Section 10 b) Section 15 c) Section 22 d) Section 25
a) Section 10
Who has the power to abolish contract labour in any establishment after considering necessary factors? a) Principal Employer b) State Government c) Appropriate Government d) Labour Commissioner
c) Appropriate Government
If a contractor fails to provide amenities such as restrooms, who is responsible for providing them? a) Principal Employer b) Contract Labour c) Labour Commissioner d) Trade Union
a) Principal Employer
Under which section can a contractor be punished for violating licensing conditions? a) Section 22 b) Section 23 c) Section 24 d) Section 25
b) Section 23
What is the primary objective of the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970? a) To regularize contract labour b) To abolish contract labour in all industries c) To regulate and, where necessary, abolish contract labour d) To protect the interests of principal employers
c) To regulate and, where necessary, abolish contract labour
Under which section is a contractor required to provide restrooms for contract labour? a) Section 15 b) Section 16 c) Section 17 d) Section 18
c) Section 17
The term “Appropriate Government” under the Act refers to which authority in case of central government undertakings? a) State Government b) Central Government c) Labour Court d) Supreme Court
b) Central Government
What is the penalty for violating provisions of the Act under Section 25? a) Fine up to ₹5000 b) Imprisonment up to 3 months, or fine up to ₹1000, or both c) Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine up to ₹500, or both d) Fine up to ₹10,000
b) Imprisonment up to 3 months, or fine up to ₹1000, or both
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the principal employer under the Act? a) Ensuring the payment of wages b) Providing employment benefits to contract labour c) Providing canteen and restrooms if required d) Maintaining registers and records
b) Providing employment benefits to contract labour
Under which section must contractors maintain registers and records of contract labour? a) Section 26 b) Section 27 c) Section 28 d) Section 29
d) Section 29
The Act does not apply to establishments where the work is of what nature? a) Seasonal and intermittent b) Government projects c) Large-scale industries d) Private businesses
a) Seasonal and intermittent
Under which section must contractors pay wages before a specified date? a) Section 19 b) Section 20 c) Section 21 d) Section 22
c) Section 21
Who is responsible for the registration of establishments employing contract labour? a) Contractor b) Principal Employer c) Licensing Officer d) Labour Commissioner
b) Principal Employer
Under which section can the appropriate government appoint an Inspecting Staff to enforce the Act? a) Section 25 b) Section 26 c) Section 27 d) Section 28
d) Section 28
The Contract Labour Advisory Board is established under which section? a) Section 3 b) Section 4 c) Section 5 d) Section 6
b) Section 4
If a contractor employs 50 or more workers, which facility must be provided under Section 18? a) Canteen b) Drinking water c) Medical facilities d) First aid
d) First aid
Under the Act, if contract labour is abolished, who decides the status of contract workers? a) Principal Employer b) Labour Court c) High Court d) Supreme Court
b) Labour Court
Under which section must the principal employer maintain registers and records regarding contract labour? a) Section 29 b) Section 30 c) Section 31 d) Section 32
a) Section 29
What happens if an establishment fails to comply with the Act? a) Only the contractor is punished b) The establishment may face penalties under Section 25 c) No penalties, only warnings are issued d) The workers are transferred to another employer
b) The establishment may face penalties under Section 25
Which of the following cannot be a reason for the government to prohibit contract labour under Section 10? a) Work is of a perennial nature b) Work is incidental to the industry c) Work requires specialized skills d) Work is of temporary duration
c) Work requires specialized skills
Under which section can an aggrieved party appeal against the licensing officer’s decision? a) Section 14 b) Section 15 c) Section 16 d) Section 17
b) Section 15
Who has the power to make rules for implementing the Act? a) Parliament b) Appropriate Government c) Labour Court d) Principal Employer
b) Appropriate Government
Which section of the Act gives power to the government to frame rules? a) Section 32 b) Section 33 c) Section 34 d) Section 35
d) Section 35
The licensing officer can refuse to grant a license to a contractor if: a) The contractor fails to deposit the required security b) The contractor has prior experience c) The contractor provides welfare facilities d) The contractor has the approval of the principal employer
a) The contractor fails to deposit the required security
Under which section can a contractor apply for a license? a) Section 10 b) Section 11 c) Section 12 d) Section 13
c) Section 12
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the Inspecting Staff appointed under the Act? a) Examining records and registers b) Conducting surprise inspections c) Filing criminal charges against contractors d) Investigating worker complaints
c) Filing criminal charges against contractors
What is the validity period of a registration certificate for principal employers? a) 1 year b) 2 years c) 3 years d) Until revoked or modified
d) Until revoked or modified
If a contractor’s license is revoked, what action must be taken? a) The contractor can continue work for 30 days b) The contract workers must be immediately dismissed c) The principal employer must take responsibility d) The contractor can reapply for a license immediately
c) The principal employer must take responsibility
Under which section can a principal employer be penalized for failing to register an establishment? a) Section 7 b) Section 8 c) Section 9 d) Section 10
b) Section 8
Which section provides that contractors must provide drinking water for contract labour? a) Section 15 b) Section 16 c) Section 17 d) Section 18
d) Section 18
If a contractor fails to pay wages on time, the responsibility shifts to: a) Labour Court b) Trade Union c) Principal Employer d) Government
c) Principal Employer
Under which section must a contractor obtain a separate license for each establishment? a) Section 11 b) Section 12 c) Section 13 d) Section 14
c) Section 13
What happens if an establishment does not register but employs contract labour? a) It cannot legally employ contract labour b) It can continue operations without penalties c) It must apply for registration within 6 months d) The contractor must obtain registration on their behalf
a) It cannot legally employ contract labour
Which of the following is not covered under the Act? a) Construction industry b) Government hospitals c) Household domestic workers d) Private sector manufacturing units
c) Household domestic workers
The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 applies to establishments and contractors employing a minimum of how many workers? a) 10 b) 15 c) 20 d) 25
c) 20
Under which section can the appropriate government make rules regarding wages, conditions of service, and health facilities? a) Section 32 b) Section 33 c) Section 34 d) Section 35
a) Section 32
Who is responsible for the welfare and health provisions of contract labour if the contractor fails to do so? a) Trade Union b) State Government c) Principal Employer d) Labour Court
c) Principal Employer
Under which section can a contractor appeal if their license is suspended or revoked? a) Section 13 b) Section 14 c) Section 15 d) Section 16
c) Section 15
The principal employer is required to maintain registers regarding contract labour under which section? a) Section 28 b) Section 29 c) Section 30 d) Section 31
b) Section 29
Which section states that no contractor shall employ contract labour without obtaining a license? a) Section 10 b) Section 11 c) Section 12 d) Section 13
c) Section 12
If a contractor employs 20 or more workers, what facility must be provided under Section 17? a) Canteen b) Restrooms c) First-aid d) Drinking water
b) Restrooms
Under which section must every contractor maintain wage registers? a) Section 27 b) Section 28 c) Section 29 d) Section 30
c) Section 29
Who is responsible for ensuring that contract workers receive minimum wages? a) The contractor b) The trade union c) The principal employer d) The labour commissioner
c) The principal employer
Which authority has the final decision regarding the abolition of contract labour in any establishment? a) Principal Employer b) Labour Court c) Appropriate Government d) Supreme Court
c) Appropriate Government
If the government prohibits contract labour under Section 10, what happens to the workers? a) They are absorbed as permanent employees b) They are laid off without compensation c) They can continue working as contract labour d) They are given priority for other jobs
a) They are absorbed as permanent employees
The primary objective of the Contract Labour Act is to: a) Promote contract labour in industries b) Protect contract workers’ rights and welfare c) Increase employment in the private sector d) Prevent trade unions from interfering with contracts
b) Protect contract workers’ rights and welfare
Which of the following is not an essential welfare facility under the Act? a) First aid b) Drinking water c) Health insurance d) Restrooms
c) Health insurance
Under which section must the principal employer ensure wage payment if the contractor fails? a) Section 20 b) Section 21 c) Section 22 d) Section 23
b) Section 21
The penalty for obstructing an inspector under the Act is given under which section? a) Section 21 b) Section 22 c) Section 23 d) Section 24
d) Section 24
A contractor’s license is valid for how long unless renewed? a) 6 months b) 1 year c) 2 years d) 3 years
b) 1 year
Under which section must the contractor ensure timely wage payments to contract labour? a) Section 19 b) Section 20 c) Section 21 d) Section 22
c) Section 21
If an establishment is found guilty of violating provisions under the Act, what maximum punishment can be imposed under Section 25? a) ₹1,000 fine b) ₹5,000 fine c) 3 months imprisonment or ₹1,000 fine, or both d) 6 months imprisonment
c) 3 months imprisonment or ₹1,000 fine, or both
The Contract Labour Advisory Board advises the government on matters related to: a) Registration and licensing b) Wage payment regulations c) Prohibition and regulation of contract labour d) Worker insurance policies
c) Prohibition and regulation of contract labour
Under which section can the government inspect records maintained by contractors? a) Section 25 b) Section 26 c) Section 27 d) Section 28
b) Section 26
