Section 18 of The PAYMENT OF WAGES ACT, 1936
Every authority appointed under sub-section(1) of section 15 shall have all the powers of a Civil Court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), for the purpose of taking evidence and of enforcing the attendance of witnesses and compelling the production of documents, and every such authority shall be deemed to be a Civil Court of all the purposes of section 195 and of 1[Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)].
Summary
- Section 18 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, gives the wage authority the same legal powers as a Civil Court.
- The authority can legally force witnesses to attend hearings.
- It has the power to take evidence under oath.
- The authority can compel people to produce documents and records.
- For certain criminal law procedures, the authority is officially treated as a Civil Court.
- These powers are derived from the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the wage authority force me to show my bank statements under Section 18 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936?
Yes, the authority has the power of a Civil Court to compel the production of documents under Section 18 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936.
2. Does a witness have to show up if the wage authority tells them to under Section 18 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936?
Yes, Section 18 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, gives the authority the power to enforce the attendance of witnesses just like a Civil Court.
3. Which law gives the authority its specific court powers under Section 18 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936?
The powers are those of a Civil Court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, as mentioned in Section 18 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 18 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, for what specific purpose does the authority have Civil Court powers?
Q2.According to Section 18 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, the authority is deemed to be a Civil Court for the purposes of which other law?
Q3.Under Section 18 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, which of these can the authority NOT do?
Q4.If an employer refuses to show a document requested under Section 18 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, what power is the authority using to demand it?