18 Questions
What is the main responsibility of the Inspectors appointed under the Mines Act and Factories Act?
Enforcing the Standing Orders
Under what circumstances can an Inspector enter premises according to the text?
At any time without any restrictions
What is the consequence for an employer who modifies Standing Orders without following section 4?
Fines of up to fifty thousand rupees
In what capacity is an Inspector considered under the Pakistan Penal Code?
Public servant
What additional powers do the Inspectors possess besides examining registers and documents?
Taking evidence from individuals on the spot
Who appoints Inspectors for the purposes of the mentioned Act?
Government through Gazette notification
According to the Act, where should the text of the Act be posted by the employer?
In the language understood by the majority of the workers
How can Standing Orders be modified according to the Act?
By collective agreement only
What is the consequence of a collective agreement modifying Standing Orders?
Cannot diminish any right or benefit available to workers
How many languages must the employer post the text of the Act in?
Four
Who has the power to regulate conditions in industrial or commercial establishments according to the Act?
Standing Orders
What is the correct method for modifying Standing Orders as stated in the Act?
Only through collective agreement
What is the penalty for an employer who contravenes the Standing Orders applicable to their establishment?
A fine ranging from five thousand to twenty thousand rupees
What is the penalty for contravening any provision of the Act or rules made under it?
A fine ranging from five thousand to twenty thousand rupees
What is the punishment for someone convicted of an offence punishable under subsections (1), (2), or (3) if they commit the offence again?
Double the punishment prescribed for the offence
Who has the authority to institute a prosecution for an offence punishable under this Act?
The Inspector
Which court is exclusively responsible for trying offences under this Act?
Labour Court established under the Sindh Industrial Relations Act, 2013
What additional penalty can be imposed for a continuing offence under the Standing Orders?
A further fine for every day after the first day during which the offence continues
Test your knowledge of expressions and provisions related to labour laws and Standing Orders in industrial or commercial establishments. Questions cover definitions, enforcement, modification, and collective agreements.
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