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LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017
Second Year
LABOUR LAWS
Wages and Minimum Labour Standards
Time 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 70
Answer Any Five Questions
ALL questions carry equal marks
Q1) Discuss the constitutional ideals on wages. Can it be possible to reach these ideals
in the present LPG era?
Q2) Explain ILO conventions regarding fixation and revision of wages. Critically examine
the role of International Labour Organization in promoting Labour Welfare
Work in India.
Q3) "The Employees are entitled to the minimum wage at all times and under all
circumstances. An Employer who can not pay the minimum wage has no right to
engage labour and no justification to run industry". Critically examine the above
statement in the light of Supreme Court decisions and discuss the procedure for
fixing and revising minimum rates of wages in respect of any scheduled
employment under the minimum wages Act, 1948.
Q4) "The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 provides that the wages are to be paid in a
particular form and at regular intervals and without any unauthorized deductions".
Comment with reference to authorized deductions from the wages of
employed persons under the payment of wages Act, 1936.
Q5) Explain the concept of 'Bonus'. How is it calculated under the Payment of Bonus
Act, 1965? Examine the current controversy with regard to the nature of Bonus
in India.
Q6) Critically examine the powers and jurisdiction of the Authority under the Payment
of Wages Act, 1936.
Q7) Explain the recommendations of various commissions appointed during free and
post constitutional periods on protection of wages.
Q8) Explain the various conventions relating to wages for international
standardization of wages.
Q9) Explain the concept of workers participation in management.
Q10) Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
Application and non application of Payment of Bonus Act, 1965.
Concepts of Fair and Living Wages.
The concept of equal remuneration.
Deferred Wage.