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    Question

    Which of the following is considered retrenchment under

    the provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947?
    A Termination due to ill-health Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Voluntary retirement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Termination on account of reaching the age of superannuation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 2(oo) of Industrial Disputes Act retrenchment means the termination by the employer of the service of a workman for any reason whatsoever, otherwise than as a punishment inflicted by way of disciplinary action, but does not include- (a) voluntary retirement of the workman; or (b) retirement of the workman on reaching the age of superannuation if the contract of employment between the employer and the workman concerned contains a stipulation in that behalf; or   (bb) termination of the service of the workman as a result of the on-renewal of the contract of employment between the employer and the workman concerned on its expiry or of such contract being terminated under a stipulation in that behalf contained therein; or (c) termination of the service of a workman on the ground of continued ill-health

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