The Dock Workers (Regulation of Employment) (Inapplicability to Major Ports) Act, 1997

The Dock Workers (Regulation of Employment) (Inapplicability to Major Ports) Act, 1997 was enacted with the objective of regulating the employment of dock workers and to ensure the welfare and safety of workers employed in the dock industry. The Act primarily applies to non-major ports and establishes a scheme for registration, licensing, and regulation of dock workers. The Act also provides for the constitution of a Port Workers' Advisory Committee, which advises the government on matters related to the welfare of dock workers. However, the Act excludes its application to major ports, which are governed by a separate set of laws.