Discuss the method of settlement under the Industrial Dispute Act? Synopsis I) Introduction a.

The Industrial Dispute Act 1947 b. Object of the Act c. Meaning of Industry d. Meaning of Industrial Dispute II) Modes of settlement of Dispute a. Voluntary settlement and conciliation i. Works Committee 1. Formation 2. Object 3. Functions ii. Conciliation officer 1. Appointment 2. Powers of conciliation officer 3. Duties of conciliation officer iii. Board of Conciliation 1. Constitution 2. Duties iv. Courts of Inquiry 1. Appointment 2. Powers 3. Duties b. Adjudication i. Labour Court 1. Appointment and Constitution 2. Qualification for appointment of presiding officer 3. Jurisdiction of labour court 4. Reference of disputes

5. Powers ii. Industrial Court / Tribunals 1. Appointment and Constitution 2. Qualification for appointment of presiding officer 3. Jurisdiction of labour court 4. Reference of disputes 5. Powers iii. National Tribunals 1. Appointment and Constitution 2. Qualification for appointment of presiding officer 3. Jurisdiction of labour court 4. Reference of disputes 5. Powers c. Arbitration III) Conclusion