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Department of Factories and Boilers |
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Directorate of ESIS(M) Services | |
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functions of the Department can broadly be categorized into the following
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| a) | Enforcement
of labour laws: The Department of Labour is the nodal agency to implement
various Central Labour Enactments and Rules and also the State Labour Laws
& Rules except matters relating to Provident Fund,ESI and Factories
Act. |
| b) | Settlement of Industrial Disputes: Conciliation and settlement of industrial disputes arising out of strikes, lockouts, lay-offs, closures and charter of demands, termination, etc., in order to maintain / ensure industrial peace and harmony, contributing to the smooth running of the Industry. |
| c) | Quasi
– judicial work – To settle claims and other matters like workmen’s
compensation and minimum wages, gratuity, etc., by exercising quasi – judicial
powers to protect the interest of the workers. |
| d) | Implementation
of various schemes of both Central and State Governments meant for the welfare of organized
and unorganized workers; labour welfare measures through the Karnataka Labour Welfare
Board constituted under the Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965. |
| e) | Dealing
with the matters connected with the implementation of policy relating to
special target groups, such as, child labour and women workers
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