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Greenleaf Textiles Pvt Ltd runs a factory in Coimbatore. Its HR head asks which matters the Code lists for the employer's responsibility on health, safety and working conditions. Which of the following is expressly listed among the matters the Central Government may prescribe under the employer's responsibility provision (Section 23)?

Potable drinking water is expressly listed in Section 23(2) among the matters the Central Government may prescribe for health, safety and working conditions. Bonus, minimum wages and trade union registration fall under other labour Codes, not under the employer's responsibility list in this Code.

  1. APotable drinking waterCorrect
  2. BAnnual bonus payment to every employee
  3. CMinimum wage fixation for apprentices
  4. DRegistration of trade unions

Explanation

Section 23(2) lists matters such as cleanliness and hygiene, ventilation, potable drinking water, lighting, latrines and urinals, and treatment of wastes. Bonus, minimum wages and trade union registration belong to other Codes, so they are not in this list.

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