Summoning and Attendance of Witnesses in Legal Proceedings

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What percentage of days does an employee in a seasonal establishment need to work to be deemed in continuous service under the employer?

50%

80%

60%

75% (correct)

Which authority can be appointed by the Appropriate Government for the administration of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972?

Appellate Authority

Central Rules Authority

Gratuity Recovery Authority

Controlling Authority (correct)

What is the responsibility of the controlling authority appointed under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972?

Enforcing Central Rules 1972

Handling gratuity recovery cases

Dealing with appellate matters

Administration of the Act (correct)

In case an employee is not in continuous service within a year or six months, how can they be deemed in continuous service?

By working for at least 75% of days (A) Signup and view all the answers

What may different areas have according to the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 regarding controlling authorities?

Different controlling authorities (D) Signup and view all the answers

When can the controlling authority issue summons to a person?

At any stage of the proceedings, with or without an application by any party (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can a notice or summons be served by the controlling authority?

By registered post acknowledgement due or in any other manner as prescribed (B) Signup and view all the answers

In case of numerous persons involved in a proceeding, how can notices be deemed served?

Service on the Secretary or principal officer of the trade union or association (B) Signup and view all the answers

How should the controlling authority maintain records of cases under section 7?

By recording the particulars in Form 'Q' and signing them at a later date (D) Signup and view all the answers

What must a person summoned by the controlling authority do?

Appear and give evidence, produce documents, or both as required (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Secretary or principal officer of a trade union in case of service of notice?

Deemed as service on all persons involved in the proceeding (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred method for presenting an application under sub-rule (1)?

In person to the controlling authority (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done upon receiving an application under rule 10?

Issue a notice calling the applicant and employer to appear (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a person desiring to act on behalf of an employer or employee need to present to the controlling authority?

A letter of authority and a written statement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a party appears by an authorized representative?

They will be bound by the acts of the representative (A) Signup and view all the answers

How should a controlling authority respond in case of refusal to grant permission for an authorized representative?

Specify the reasons for refusal (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is required if an applicant appears before the controlling authority?

'All relevant documents and witnesses' (D) Signup and view all the answers