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Madhya Pradesh has increased factory work hours from eight to 12. It has also allowed up to 72 hours of overtime.
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“The increase in working hours is applicable only if employees are willing to work. And they must be paid for overtime, “Prime Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, announcing sweeping changes in labor laws. He called the changes pro-worker and pro-investment.
Newly opened industrial units can organize third party inspections. They will be exempt from the requirement to keep records and inspections. And industries can change shifts at their convenience.
New industries will be exempt from all Sections of the Factories Act of 1948, except Sections 6, 7, 8, 21-41 (H), 59, 67, 68, 79, 88 and 112. “… we we have relaxed the Sections for three months and they proposed to the Center to extend the relaxation for 1,000 days, “Chouhan said in a live video from Bhopal.
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Mr. Chouhan said the goal was to create employment opportunities, encourage industrial activities, attract investment, protect workers’ rights, achieve transparency in administrative procedures, revive industries affected by COVID-19 and turn the challenges of a bereaved opportunity economy.
“Many companies around the world want to move now. And we want to invite you here. Industries have been demanding labor reforms for a long time. The changes, taking into account workers’ rights, became necessary as investors were caught in a web of laws and red carpet, “Chouhan said.
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The government has said that the registration of the factory will take place in one day now, instead of 30 days. “If the official in question does not give the go-ahead within one day, he will have to pay a fine to the injured company,” said Mr. Chouhan. And the license must be renewed after 10 years, instead of one year.
The new establishments will be exempt from various provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, for 1,000 days. Organizations may keep workers on duty at their convenience. The Department of Labor or the labor court will not interfere in the action taken by the industries. “Various problems will be resolved without going to court. We are sending a proposal to the Center, ”he said.
Following amendments to the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act 1961, industries employing up to 100 workers will be exempt from it. “In this way, workers will cooperate in production with sincerity,” said the Department of Public Relations.
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Following an ordinance to amend the Madhya Pradesh Labor Welfare Fund Act, 1982, newly established factories will be exempt from making a contribution of ₹ 80 per worker each year to the Labor Welfare Board for the next 1,000 days. They will also be exempt from annual returns.
Now, stores under the Stores and Establishments Act of 1958 will open from 6 a.m. at midnight. “This will also help maintain physical distance …” said Mr. Chouhan. Organizations employing fewer than 50 workers would be inspected only after permission from the Labor Commissioner was obtained.
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The state government has proposed to the Center to change the definition of factories. People who run on electricity and who employ at least 20 workers must register, according to the existing condition of those who run on electricity and who employ at least 10. And without the use of electricity, the limit should be increased to 40 workers from twenty.
Following an amendment to the Employment Contract (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, contractors employing fewer than 50 workers will be able to work without registration. A proposal has been sent to the central government to amend this Act, the Department of Public Relations said.
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