2025 · Q48
Which one of the following is not a right provided to a registered Trade Union under Chapter III of the Trade Unions Act, 1926?
Industrial Relations and Labour LawsTrade Unions Act, 1926
- AConstitution of a separate fund for political purposes
- BGiving membership to a person aged 17 years
- CCommitting tortious act in contemplation of a trade dispute, by an agent of the Trade Union, without the knowledge of the executive of Trade Union
- DMaking changes in the employment contract through an act done in contemplation of a trade dispute
Explanation
Chapter III of the Trade Unions Act, 1926 gives registered unions rights such as a separate political fund (Section 16), membership from age 15 (so 17 is allowed), and immunity for torts in contemplation of a trade dispute (Section 18). It does not give unions the right to unilaterally change employment contracts, so D is not a right.