A dispute relating to the age of an adolescent employed by an employer which arises due to the absence of any authentic document can be referred to which one of the following authorities for a decision under the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 ?
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EPFO EO AO 2023
The Prescribed Medical Authority
Correct AnswerThe Labour Court
Incorrect AnswerThe Inspector appointed under the Act
Incorrect AnswerThe Appropriate Government
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- The Prescribed Medical Authority: In cases where there is a dispute about the age of an adolescent due to a lack of authentic documents, the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 mandates that the issue is referred to the Prescribed Medical Authority for age determination.
- The Labour Court: This does not specifically handle disputes regarding the age of adolescents under this act.
- The Inspector appointed under the Act: Their primary role is enforcement, not resolving age disputes.
- The Appropriate Government: It deals with broader policy and enforcement, not individual age disputes.
- Correct Answer: The Prescribed Medical Authority
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By: Parvesh Mehta