Section 31 of The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Act, 1994
- (1)Every employee of the University shall be appointed under a written contract, which shall be lodged with the University and a copy of which shall be furnished to the employee concerned.
- (2)Any dispute arising out of the contract between the University and any employee shall, at the request of the employee, be referred to a Tribunal of Arbitration consisting of one member appointed by the Board of Management, one member nominated by the employee concerned and an umpire appointed by the Visitor.
- (3)The decision of the Tribunal in such matters shall be final.
- (4)Every request made by the employee under sub-section (2), shall be deemed to be a submission to arbitration upon the terms of this section within the meaning of the Arbitration Act, 1940 (2 of 1940).
- (5)The procedure for regulating the work of the Tribunal shall be prescribed by the Statutes.
Summary
- Every employee of the University must be hired using a written contract.
- The original contract is kept by the University, and the employee is given a copy.
- If a dispute arises regarding this contract, the employee has the right to demand that the issue be sent to a Tribunal of Arbitration.
- This Tribunal consists of three people: one appointed by the Board of Management, one nominated by the employee, and an umpire chosen by the Visitor.
- Once the Tribunal makes a decision on the dispute, that decision is final.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does a University employee need a formal contract?
Yes, every employee must be appointed under a written contract.
2. Who keeps the employment contract?
The University lodges the original contract, and a copy is furnished to the employee.
3. What can an employee do if they have a dispute about their contract?
They can request that the dispute be referred to a Tribunal of Arbitration.
4. Who sits on the Tribunal of Arbitration?
It consists of one member chosen by the Board of Management, one chosen by the employee, and an umpire appointed by the Visitor.
5. Can either side appeal the decision made by the Tribunal of Arbitration?
No, the decision of the Tribunal is final.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 31 of The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Act, 1994, what must happen with the written contract of a newly appointed employee?
Q2.Under Section 31 of The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Act, 1994, who initiates the referral to a Tribunal of Arbitration in the event of a contract dispute?
Q3.Under Section 31 of The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Act, 1994, how is the umpire of the Tribunal of Arbitration selected?
Q4.Under Section 31 of The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Act, 1994, what is the legal status of the decision made by the Tribunal of Arbitration?