Tea is the most popular drink consumed by every second person in India. Tea contributes a significant portion of India’s GDP. The journey of tea from the land to your cup is possible because of the hard work of many laborers. To protect their interest there is a set up of the legal association.
It is partially true that the authentic flavor and aroma of tea are influenced by the weather. As the actual truth is the quality of tea also depends on the workers who work in the tea garden. Their tiresome labor and efficiency in cultivating the tea determine the taste of tea. So, to protect their interest and rights some professional organizations work for them. In this blog, we are going to inform you about this type of social security law for tea workers.
Social Security
Every tea industry big or small does face some issues with workers or the reverse. So, to resolve that while protecting the rights of the tea workers there are some laws for the social security of the laborers in Govt association. As previously Darjeeling tea estate faced some issues regarding this and some professional organizations came in support of these laws.
Social security is a term described by the International Labour Organization which refers to a state of guaranteed protection against adversities like sickness, injury, and unemployment.
Social Security in Constitution
Association of both State and Centre has the power to ensure social security of people.
- Article 41 of the Indian Constitution
- Article 42
- Item no 23
- Item no 24
- Employers’ liability
- Provident funds
- Compensation
Laws on Labour and Social Security
In 2019 there was an amendment to Labour Law which includes various laws regarding labor into four sections. Both professional organizations of the Centre and the State play an important role in the implementation of these laws and various social security schemes. The acts on Social security are:
1. Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923
2. Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
3. Employment Exchanges (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959
4. Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
5. Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
6. Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
7. Cine-workers Welfare Fund Act, 1981
8. Unorganised Workers Social Security Act, 2008
9. Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Cess Act, 1996
In India, there are other laws for the benefits of the tea workers on retirement, unemployment, or aid to the family after death. There are professional organizations to support the women workers as they also work in tea estates in significant numbers.
