The Seamen's Provident Fund Act, 1966
Central Act ยท Act 4 of 196624 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to provide for the institution of a provident fund for seamen. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 4 of 1966 |
| Year | 1966 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Shipping |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 24 |
| Subjects | transport |
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- Section 1 Short title and application.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 3 Seamen's Provident Fund Scheme.
- Section 4 Vesting of Fund, etc.
- Section 5 Constitution of Board of Trustees.
- Section 6 Committees.
- Section 7 Appointment of employees of Board.
- Section 8 Contributions.
- Section 9 Determination of moneys due from employers.
- Section 10 Mode of recovery of moneys due from employers.
- Section 11 Fund deemed to be recognised Provident Fund under Act 43 of 1961.
- Section 12 Protection against attachment.
- Section 13 Priority of payment of contributions over other debts.
- Section 14 Employer not to reduce wages.
- Section 15 Inspectors.
- Section 16 Penalties.
- Section 17 Offences by companies.
- Section 18 Power to recover damages.
- Section 19 Transfer of account
- Section 20 Power to exempt.
- Section 21 Protection for acts done in good faith.
- Section 22 Delegation.
- Section 23 Power to remove difficulties.
- Section 24 Scheme to be laid before Houses of Parliament.
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