Section 5: Penalties

The Uttar Pradesh Industrial Peace (Timely Payment of Wages) Act, 1978State Act of Uttar Pradesh · Act 5 of 1978

(1) No occupier of an industrial establishment shall, at any time, be in default of a wage-bill exceeding rupees one lakh.

(2) Every occupier who contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three months but may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine :

Provided that the Court may for any adequate and special reasons to be recorded impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than three months.

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Act	The Uttar Pradesh Industrial Peace (Timely Payment of Wages) Act, 1978
Section	5
Marginal note	Penalties
Jurisdiction	State of Uttar Pradesh
Status	In force as published by the source

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