Section 8 of The Labour Laws (Simplification of Procedure for Furnishing Returns and Maintaining Registers by certain Establishments) Act, 1988
If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, remove the difficulty: Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiry of a period of two years from the date on which this Act receives the assent of the President.
Summary
- If any problem or difficulty arises in putting the provisions of this Act into effect, the Central Government can step in to resolve it.
- The Central Government has the power to issue an order to remove the difficulty.
- Any order made by the government must not go against or be inconsistent with the existing provisions of this Act.
- The government cannot make any such difficulty-removing order after two years have passed from the date the Act received the approval (assent) of the President.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who has the authority to make an order to remove a difficulty under this section?
Only the Central Government has the authority to make such an order.
2. Can the Central Government make an order that goes against what is written in this Act?
No, any order made under this section must be consistent with the provisions of this Act.
3. Is there a deadline for the Central Government to issue these orders?
Yes, no order can be made after two years have passed from the date the Act received the President's assent.
Test yourself
Q1.Who is authorized to make an order to remove difficulties under Section 8 of this Act?
Q2.Any order made by the Central Government under Section 8 must be:
Q3.What is the time limit for making a difficulty-removing order under Section 8?
Q4.Whose assent or official approval marks the starting point for the two-year time limit in Section 8?
Q5.Under what condition can the Central Government issue an order under Section 8?