Section 9C of IDA : Section 9C: Setting Up Of Grievance Settlement Authorities And Reference Of Certain Individual Disputes To Such Authorities

Explanation using Example

Let's consider a hypothetical scenario to understand the application of Section 9C of The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947:

Imagine a textile factory in India that employs 50 workers. One of the workers, named Arjun, has a grievance regarding his overtime payment which he feels has not been calculated correctly for the past two months. As per Section 9C of The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, since the factory employs more than 20 workers, it is required to have a Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC).

Arjun decides to submit his grievance in writing to the GRC. The committee, comprising an equal number of members from both the employer and the workers, reviews his case. The chairperson of the committee, who is a representative from the employer’s side this year, ensures that the proceedings are completed within 30 days as stipulated by the law.

The GRC investigates the issue and finds that there was indeed a miscalculation in Arjun's overtime pay. They recommend that the factory management rectify the mistake and compensate Arjun accordingly. If Arjun were not satisfied with the decision of the GRC, he would have the right to appeal to the employer, and if still unresolved, he could take the matter up as an industrial dispute under the provisions of the Act.

It's important to note that the presence of the GRC does not impede Arjun's right to raise an industrial dispute on the same matter if he chooses to do so, as per the provisions of the Act.