The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for
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the participation of workers in the management of industries.
Incorrect Answerarbitrary powers to the management to quell industrial disputes.
Incorrect Answeran intervention by the British Court in the event of a trade dispute.
Incorrect Answera system of tribunals and a ban on strikes.
Correct AnswerExplanation:
Prior to the year 1947 (India’s Independence), The Trade Disputes Act, 1929 used to settle industrial disputes.
Tribunals: The main object of the 1929 Act was to make provisions for establishment of Courts of Inquiry and Boards of Conciliation with a view to investigate and settle trade disputes.
Strikes: The Act prohibited strikes or lock-outs without notice in public utility services; it also made any strike or lock-out illegal which had any object other than the furtherance of a trade dispute within the trade or industry.
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