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?

    <p>By working for at least 75% of days</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Different controlling authorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can the controlling authority issue summons to a person?

    <p>At any stage of the proceedings, with or without an application by any party</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By registered post acknowledgement due or in any other manner as prescribed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Service on the Secretary or principal officer of the trade union or association</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By recording the particulars in Form 'Q' and signing them at a later date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a person summoned by the controlling authority do?

    <p>Appear and give evidence, produce documents, or both as required</p> 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?

    <p>Deemed as service on all persons involved in the proceeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>In person to the controlling authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Issue a notice calling the applicant and employer to appear</p> 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?

    <p>A letter of authority and a written statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a party appears by an authorized representative?

    <p>They will be bound by the acts of the representative</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Specify the reasons for refusal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'All relevant documents and witnesses'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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