2017 · Q82
Who among the following can be appointed as the Chairman of the Central Advisory Board constituted by the Central Government under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948?
Industrial Relations and Labour LawsWage-related laws
- AOne of the independent members of the Board
- BOne of the employers' represen-tatives of the Board
- COne of the employees' represen-tatives of the Board
- DA functionary of the Central Government nominated by the Government
Explanation
Section 8 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 requires the Central Advisory Board to be chaired by one of its independent members, ensuring neutrality between employers and employees. Neither an employers' nor an employees' representative, nor a government functionary, may chair it. Hence A.