Which of the following Acts provided for a system of tribunals and a ban on strikes?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. The Trade Disputes Act, 1929.
Enacted by the British colonial government, this legislation aimed to regulate industrial relations and curb labour unrest.
It established courts of inquiry and tribunals to adjudicate trade disputes, seeking to resolve conflicts without work stoppages. Crucially, it imposed restrictions on strikes in public utility services, requiring advance notice and prohibiting them during the conciliation process.
This act was a significant step in formalising industrial dispute resolution mechanisms in India, reflecting growing state intervention in labour matters during the early 20th century.