The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for

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  1. the participation of workers in the management of industries.
  2. arbitary powers to the management to quell industrial disputes.
  3. an intervention by the British Court in the event of a trade dispute.
  4. a system of tribunals and a ban on strikes.

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Option 4 : a system of tribunals and a ban on strikes.
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The correct answer is option 4.

Key PointsProvisions of the Trade Disputes Act, 1929

  • System of Tribunals:
    • The Act introduced Courts of Inquiry and Boards of Conciliation to resolve industrial disputes through tribunals.
  • Ban on Strikes and Lock-outs:
    • It prohibited strikes and lock-outs in public utility services without prior notice.
    • Hence, option 4 is correct.
  • Historical Context:
    • Working Men’s Club (1870):
    • Founded by Sasipada Banerjee in Kolkata, it was one of the earliest labor organizations in India.
    • Chennai Labour Union (1918):
    • Founded by B.P. Wadia, this was a significant milestone in the labor movement in India.

 

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