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    Question

    What actions can the appropriate Government take when

    fixing or revising minimum rates of wages under the Code on Wages?
    A Only appoint committees to hold inquiries and recommend Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only publish proposals by notification and specify a date for consideration Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Either appoint committees to hold inquiries and recommend, or publish proposals by notification and specify a date for consideration Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Automatically apply a standard rate without any inquiries or notifications Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Directly set rates based on historical data without additional procedures Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 8Procedure for fixing and revising minimum wages: (1) In fixing minimum rates of wages for the first time or in revising minimum rates of wages under this Code, the appropriate Government shall either— (a) appoint as many committees as it considers necessary to hold enquiries and recommend in respect of such fixation or revision, as the case may be; or (b) by notification publish its proposals for the information of persons likely to be affected thereby and specify a date not less than two months from the date of the notification on which the proposals shall be taken into consideration.

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