Question

Which of the following are excluded from the definition of ‘Workman' under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947?

• A. Technical workers
• B. Clerical workers
• C. Skilled workers
• D. Supervisors earning over prescribed limit

Hint:

Under the Industrial Disputes Act, supervisors earning over the prescribed limit are excluded from the definition of workman.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: The term “workman” under the Industrial Disputes Act includes many categories of employees, but certain categories are excluded.

Step 1: Understand included categories.
The definition of workman includes persons doing manual, skilled, unskilled, technical, operational, clerical or supervisory work, subject to certain conditions. \[ \text{Workman} \Rightarrow \text{Manual + Technical + Clerical + Skilled work} \]

Step 2: Understand exclusion.
Persons employed mainly in managerial or administrative capacity are excluded. Supervisors drawing wages above the prescribed limit are also excluded. \[ \text{Supervisor above prescribed limit} \Rightarrow \text{Not workman} \]

Step 3: Apply to the options.
Technical, clerical and skilled workers may fall within the definition. Supervisors earning over the prescribed limit are excluded. Therefore, the correct answer is option (D).