Which of the following is are not the provisions provided under the Minimum Wages Act 1948 Maximum o...........

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Which of the following is/ are not the provisions provided under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948?

Maximum of 8 hours of duty per day with a weekly rest.
Right to paid leaves and mandatory weekly off.
Notice of termination and one month’s salary in lieu of notice of termination.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3

1 and 3

1 and 2

Explanation:

First option is the correct answer as none of the above provisions are included in the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. A PIL has been filed to include these provisions under the act.

The Minimum Wages Act 1948 is an Act of Parliament concerning Indian labour law that sets the minimum wages that must be paid to skilled and unskilled labours.
The Indian Constitution has defined a 'living wage' that is the level of income for a worker which will ensure a basic standard of living including good health, dignity, comfort, education and provide for any contingency.
India introduced the Minimum Wages Act in 1948, giving both the Central government and State government jurisdiction in fixing wages. The act is legally non-binding, but statutory. Payment of wages below the minimum wage rate amounts to forced labour. Wage boards are set up to review the industry’s capacity to pay and fix minimum wages such that they at least cover a family of four’s requirements of calories, shelter, clothing, education, medical assistance, and entertainment.