Rajnish Kumar das 10 March 2020

Difference between labour commissioner and labour courts

Sir, What is difference between powers of ALC and labour courts.can central government employee go to labour courts.what is departmental procedures that need to be exhausted before going to above options.can the above penalize the employers on account of failure to carry out rules.do ALC and labour courts have powers of civil courts Thank you

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This discussion clarifies the differences between the roles and powers of the Labour Commissioner (ALC) and Labour Courts, which operate under separate legislation like the Employees' Compensation Act and Industrial Disputes Act. It touches upon whether central government employees can approach labour courts and the departmental procedures required before seeking legal recourse. The exchange also explores the penalising powers these bodies have over employers for non-compliance and whether they possess powers akin to civil courts.

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Dr J C Vashista (Advocate) 11 March 2020

Both the positions are different and governed by differnt laws i.e., Employees Compensation Act, 1923 and Industrial Disputes Act.

What is the appointment of aggrieved employee and which organisation ?

Is it a query or examination hall question paper ?

G.L.N. Prasad (Retired employee.) 11 March 2020

The proper way is to get unions/leaders involved, getting all certified copies that show such violations, and if all efforts fail, contacting a local advocate who is in expert in labor matters for further remedy. Any union leader belonging to the opposition party of the state may guide you in getting further remedy without laborious litigation.