Discuss the authorities under Industrial Dispute Act, 1947.

Question: Discuss the authorities under Industrial Dispute Act, 1947.

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The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 is an important law in India that deals with the resolution of industrial disputes between employers and employees. The Act provides for the establishment of machinery for the investigation and settlement of disputes, and for matters connected therewith.

The following are the authorities under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947:

1. Works Committee (Section 3): Section 3 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 provides for the establishment of a Works Committee in industrial establishments employing 100 or more workers. The main function of the Works Committee is to promote measures for securing and preserving amity and good relations between the employer and employees.
2. Conciliation Officer (Section 4): Section 4 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 provides for the appointment of a Conciliation Officer by the appropriate government for promoting the settlement of industrial disputes. The Conciliation Officer tries to bring the parties to a mutually acceptable solution and helps in resolving the dispute.
   
3. Board of Conciliation (Section 5): Section 5 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 provides for the appointment of a Board of Conciliation by the appropriate government for the settlement of industrial disputes. The Board of Conciliation is appointed when the Conciliation Officer fails to resolve the dispute.
4. Court of Inquiry (Section 6): Section 6 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 provides for the appointment of a Court of Inquiry by the appropriate government for inquiring into any matter appearing to be connected with or relevant to an industrial dispute. The Court of Inquiry is appointed when the government is of the opinion that an industrial dispute exists or is apprehended.
5. Labour Court (Section 7): Section 7 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 provides for the establishment of a Labour Court by the appropriate government for the adjudication of industrial disputes relating to certain matters specified in the Second Schedule of the Act. The Labour Court has the power to make an award, which is binding on both parties.
   
6. Industrial Tribunal (Section 7A): Section 7A of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 provides for the establishment of an Industrial Tribunal by the appropriate government for the adjudication of industrial disputes relating to matters other than those specified in the Second Schedule of the Act. The Industrial Tribunal has the power to make an award, which is binding on both parties.
7. National Tribunal (Section 7B): Section 7B of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 provides for the establishment of a National Tribunal by the Central Government for the adjudication of industrial disputes of national importance or industrial disputes in which the interests of the public at large are involved. The National Tribunal has the power to make an award, which is binding on both parties.

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