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THE MINES ACT 1952
Introduction
Labour Legislation in India grew with the growth of industry , a number of Labour legislation in India have been passed with a view to upgrade, promote the condition of the Labour keeping in view the development of industry and national economy . After Independence the national Government paid much attention to the improvement of the conditions of Labour , The Mines Act of 1952 is one of such legislation which was passed in Independent India.
In India The Mines Act of 1952 was passed to modify and amalgamate the law relating to the regulation of Labour and Safety in Mines.
One of the the main object for which this Act has been passed, is to adjust the conditions of workers working in the Mines. The Mines Act 1952 , therefore aims to regulate, The working condition of workers ,Annual leave with wages of the workers working in the mines , Hours and Limitations of employment .
The main purpose of enacting the Mines Act 1952 is to ensure adequate safety measures and to promote the health and safety of workers employed in the mines .
The following are the Aims and Objects of the Mines Act 1952 ( According to the Act )
(1) To make provisions as to Health and Safety of workers employed in mines such as Drinking water , Conservancy , medical appliances, responsibility of the owner agent , or manager to give notice of accidents to proper authority .
Provisions related to the Health and Safety of the workers are provided under (Section 19-27) of the Mines Act 1952 , Read more About Health and Safety of the workers .
(2) To make Provisions relating to hours and Limitations of employment such as weekly day of rest , compensatory day of rest , hours of work above ground and below ground night shift , extra wages for overtime work , limitation of daily hours of work.
Provisions relating to the Hours and Limitations of employment are Provided under (Sections 28-48 ) of the Mines Act 1952 , Read Here Detailed Provisions of Hours and Limitations of employment .
(3) To lay down Provisions regarding leave with wages , mode of recovery of unpaid wages .
Provisions relating to the Leave with wages , and mode of recovery of unpaid wages are provided under ( Section 49-56 ) of the Mines Act 1952 .
(4) It seeks to achieve fair and Healthy environment in the Mines through inspecting staff . For efficient administration of the Act , the central Government has been authorized to appoint Chief Inspector, and Inspectors who are assigned various powers and functions under the Act .
Provisions relating to Certifying surgeon , Chief Inspector, Inspector appointment , powers and Functions are provided under ( Section 5-11 ) of the Mines Act . Read Here
(5) For the purpose of appointment of authority to enquire into accident committees are constituted by the Central Government, Committees which are formed are vested with the powers of the civil courts.
Provisions relating to the Committees , functions , and powers is provided under (Section 12-15) of the Mines Act 1952 .
(5) It also Aims to achieve due compliance of law of Mines . The act also provides penalties and procedures. Punishment envisaged under the Act is in accordance with the gravity of the offense.
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MAIN OBJECT , AIMS AND SCOPE OF THE MINES ACT 1952
Introduction
Labour Legislation in India grew with the growth of industry , a number of Labour legislation in India have been passed with a view to upgrade, promote the condition of the Labour keeping in view the development of industry and national economy . After Independence the national Government paid much attention to the improvement of the conditions of Labour , The Mines Act of 1952 is one of such legislation which was passed in Independent India.
Aims, Object & Scope Of the Mines Act 1952
In India The Mines Act of 1952 was passed to modify and amalgamate the law relating to the regulation of Labour and Safety in Mines.
One of the the main object for which this Act has been passed, is to adjust the conditions of workers working in the Mines. The Mines Act 1952 , therefore aims to regulate, The working condition of workers ,Annual leave with wages of the workers working in the mines , Hours and Limitations of employment .
The main purpose of enacting the Mines Act 1952 is to ensure adequate safety measures and to promote the health and safety of workers employed in the mines .
The following are the Aims and Objects of the Mines Act 1952 ( According to the Act )
(1) To make provisions as to Health and Safety of workers employed in mines such as Drinking water , Conservancy , medical appliances, responsibility of the owner agent , or manager to give notice of accidents to proper authority .
Provisions related to the Health and Safety of the workers are provided under (Section 19-27) of the Mines Act 1952 , Read more About Health and Safety of the workers .
(2) To make Provisions relating to hours and Limitations of employment such as weekly day of rest , compensatory day of rest , hours of work above ground and below ground night shift , extra wages for overtime work , limitation of daily hours of work.
Provisions relating to the Hours and Limitations of employment are Provided under (Sections 28-48 ) of the Mines Act 1952 , Read Here Detailed Provisions of Hours and Limitations of employment .
(3) To lay down Provisions regarding leave with wages , mode of recovery of unpaid wages .
Provisions relating to the Leave with wages , and mode of recovery of unpaid wages are provided under ( Section 49-56 ) of the Mines Act 1952 .
(4) It seeks to achieve fair and Healthy environment in the Mines through inspecting staff . For efficient administration of the Act , the central Government has been authorized to appoint Chief Inspector, and Inspectors who are assigned various powers and functions under the Act .
Provisions relating to Certifying surgeon , Chief Inspector, Inspector appointment , powers and Functions are provided under ( Section 5-11 ) of the Mines Act . Read Here
(5) For the purpose of appointment of authority to enquire into accident committees are constituted by the Central Government, Committees which are formed are vested with the powers of the civil courts.
Provisions relating to the Committees , functions , and powers is provided under (Section 12-15) of the Mines Act 1952 .
(5) It also Aims to achieve due compliance of law of Mines . The act also provides penalties and procedures. Punishment envisaged under the Act is in accordance with the gravity of the offense.
