iv Synopsis of the Act with Rules & Forms Delinitions Trade Dispute ~ Disputes connected with employment, son-employment, terms of ‘employment’ and conditions of iabour of any sen See 21 ide Union — Any combination formed primarily for regulating relations or imposing fesirictive conditions on conduct of businesstrade Includes federation of 2 or more unions See. 2(0) ‘See, 4—9 Registration Application made by minimum 7 members by subscribing names, {constitution of union. Mininnum 7 members to be feom the Industry. ‘Subsequent fallin membership not exceeding % the total does not affect application. ‘See. 6 Constitution (Rules) of Union iso provide for name, objects, purposes for which general funds ore applicable, list of members, and facilities for inspection to office Bearers, and Admission of members, payment of minimum subscription, amendmend of rules, election or removal of” office bearers, duration period of ‘lection less than 3 years, annual audit of funds and dissolution of Union, On compliance of all requirements Union is registered and oetificate issued. (Reg. 3,8, 6 Form A-C) S.I1 Appeals Maintainable on celiwsal to register union or cancellation of registeation ‘SSA Minimum requirement of membership. Forum depends on place where head office of union is situated, Not fess than 10% or 100 Workmen whichever is less with @ minimum of at least 7 in the industry. Presidency town ~ High Cour, within the jurisdiction of Indusiial tibunal/ Labour Court ~ these coursftibunal Any ‘other area ~ Court not inferior to Assistant Judge of Principal Civil Cour ‘S10 Cancellation of Registration 90 days from the date of order. Grounds. On aplication of union/ctieste obtained by fraud/ no requisite membership 2 months prior notice to be issued by Registar, ‘eg. 8 Form D) Filed 'S.22 Proportion of office bearers in the Industry ‘Unorganised sector ~ not less than Ys the tata, Otherwise ~ all except 1/3 rd or 5 whichever is less. Ss. 13, 16, 28 Liabilities of union S13, 17-21 Rights of union (General funds to be spent or spect purposes lid down in Constitute separate funds for civic and political interests. ‘Returns of assets and liabilities etc. to be made to Registiar. (Reg, 12.8 17, Form 1) Separate legal entity on incorporation. Immunity from criminal conspiracy for agreements in furtherance oF its objects. Inmmunity from civil suits for acts in furtherance of trade dispate. 'S.28-A Reference to Industrial Court ‘Agreements interse ~ even if objects are in restrain of ‘rade is not voidivoidable, Inspection of books of accounts In case of disputes between members with the consent ‘of registrar is referred. (Reg. 23) Notice Minors, after age of 15 can become members. ‘Change of name ~ signed by Sexy. & 7 members. (6.25, Reg, 13, Form E) Amalgamation — Signed by Secy. & 7 members. (S.25, Reg. (4, Form F) Dissolution ~ Signed by Secy. & 7 members S.21-A_ Disqualification of office bearers — funder 18 years of age or if convicted for offence involving ‘moral turpiinde within 5 years. (S.25, Reg. 15, Form H) “a Section ‘Offence Punishment 310) Failure to submit returns, Fine of Rs. 5/- and for continuing default Rs. S/- every continuing day. 31Q) Wilful_ making of false entry in Fine upto Rs, $00/- statement ws, 28 2 Supplying false information Pine upto Rs 200/- regarding trade unions fos EEE