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Which of the following correctly describes how the four Labour Codes relate to the earlier central labour laws they consolidate, as reflected in the Code on Social Security, 2020 provision on registration of establishments?

An establishment already registered under any other central labour law need not register again under the Code on Social Security, 2020. Its existing registration is treated as deemed registration for the Code, which reduces duplication as older laws are consolidated into the codes.

  1. AAn establishment already registered under any other central labour law must register afresh under the Code within one year
  2. BAn establishment already registered under any other central labour law need not register again, and that registration is deemed registration under the CodeCorrect
  3. COnly establishments with more than 300 workers are exempt from fresh registration
  4. DRegistration under earlier laws is cancelled automatically and the establishment must apply to the State Board

Explanation

Section 3 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 provides in its proviso that an establishment already registered under any other central labour law in force is not required to obtain registration again, and that registration is deemed to be registration for the Code. The option requiring fresh registration contradicts this proviso.

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