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Meera, a contractor, holds a licence under the Code for engaging 80 contract labour at a Nashik establishment. She now wants to engage 120. What must she do?

She must apply in the prescribed manner for amendment of her licence. If it is amended, she may engage the increased number by depositing the security deposit specified in the amended licence for the balance licence period.

  1. AEngage the additional workers freely since the licence is valid for five years
  2. BApply in the prescribed manner for amendment of the licence, and deposit the security deposit specified in the amended licence for the balance periodCorrect
  3. CSurrender the licence and wait until it expires before applying afresh
  4. DIntimate the increase to the Inspector after the workers have joined

Explanation

Section 48(3) provides that to increase the number of contract labour, the contractor applies in the prescribed manner for amendment of the licence; if amended, the number increases on depositing the security deposit specified for the balance period. Option A ignores the numeric limit in the licence.

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