This book was revised and updated parts of the Shankar Pathak's book "Social Work and Social Welfare", published in 2012 and this book was republished by National Book Trust of India under its subsidy scheme.

Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgement PART - I THE FACTORIES ACT, 1948 1. History CHAPTER 1, PRELIMINARY 1. Short title, extent and commencement 2. Interpretation 3. References to time of day 4. Power to declare different departments to be separate factories or two or more factories to be a single factory. 5. Power to exempt during public emergency 6. Approval, licensing and registration of factories 7. Notice by occupier 7A. General duties of the occupier 7B. General duties of manufacturers, etc. as regards articles and substances for use in factories CHAPTER II, THE INSPECTING STAFF 8. Inspectors 9. Powers of Inspectors 10. Certifying surgeons CHAPTER III, HEALTH 11. Cleanliness 12. Disposal of wastes and effluents 13. Ventilation and temperature 14. Dust and fume 15. Artificial humidification 16. Over-crowding 17. Lighting 18. Drinking water 19. Latrines and urinals 20. Spittoons CHAPTER IV, SAFETY 21. Fencing of machinery 22. Work on or near machinery in motion 23. Employment of young persons on dangerous machines 24. Striking gear and devices for cutting off power 25. Self-acting machines 26. Casing of new machinery 27. Prohibition of employment of women and children near cotton- openers 28. Hoists and lifts 29. Lifting machines, chains, ropes and lifting tackles 30. Revolving machinery 31. Pressure Plant 32. Floors, stairs and means of access 33. Pits, sumps, openings in floors, etc 34. Excessive weights 35. Protection of eyes 36. Precautions against dangerous fumes, gases, etc 36A. Precautions regarding the use of portable electric light 37. Explosive or inflammable dust, gas, etc 38. Precautions in case of fire 39. Power to require specifications of defective parts or test of stability 40. Safety of buildings and machinery 40A. Maintenance of buildings 40B. Safety Officers 41. Power to make rule to supplement this chapter

It is very natural and expected that any professional in any area of specialisation gets some sudden doubt or needs clarification on any issue. More particularly in the area of legal compliance or even while seeking or providing clarification to anyone, including colleagues and superiors. We continue to live in an era of the plethora of labour legislations, that too varied interpretations under judicial pronouncements. And many times, we need fast and quick inputs. And it is our experience that when we get or know the clarifying answer assertively, most problems get solved in a matter of seconds. Whenever I conduct sessions on Labour Laws, I conclude with a set of objective tests to evaluate and or to further clarify the doubts which have shown positive indications. In teaching in Management Schools, MBA, MSW, and Law, the faculty must be equipped with precise answers and even administering tests and evaluations. Now, all of us are aware of the upcoming new Four Labour Codes. Many of us, start asking ourselves, what are the answers in the Four Labour Codes and a comparative clarification? Keeping these in view, I conceived an idea and, after a thought-provoking process, to compile all possible questions and precise answers in respect of all labour legislations as also under the four Labour Codes. I am sure this would help everyone to get a comparative answer and/or clarifications simultaneously. I have been to compile around 600 questions covering 22 labour legislations, including “Management of Discipline “. The answers cover under present labour legislations as well as under Four Labour Codes. I have tried to substantiate the answers based on judicial views/judgements wherever possible. I am sure this book – FAQs & ANSWERS covering the Labour Legislations, will be a handy reckoner, a handbook to the HR Fraternity, Faculty and Students of management schools, MBA, MSW & Law. K.Vittala Rao President, KVR Management Services, Legal & Management Consultancy, Bangalore.

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Strong growth continued in 2022 with minimal disruption from the war in Ukraine, while strong financial inflows supported domestic demand and liquidity. Although negative spillovers from the war have not materialized, it remains unclear to what extent Tajikistan will continue to be relatively unaffected by weaker economic activity in Russia.

Monograph on publishing in India - covers weakness in the distribution network, various types of books (paperbacks, comic and textbooks), library services, book clubs, role of multinational enterprises, copyright obligations, etc. Bibliography pp. 257 to 259.

This paper evaluates Tajikistan’s 2002 Article IV Consultation and a Request for a Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF). Tajikistan’s previous IMF-supported program went off track in mid-2001 largely because of poor progress with structural reform and weak management of external debt. To revitalize the reform process, the authorities satisfactorily implemented a Staff-Monitored Program that covered the first half of 2002. The IMF staff commends the authorities for the progress in economic areas realized over the past few years, and supports the authorities' request for a new three-year PRGF arrangement.