Is only a registered trade union entitled to raise an industrial dispute under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 before the Conciliation Officer?
Ans. Any group of a substantial number of workmen interested in an industrial dispute can raise such dispute jointly before the Conciliation Officer through 5 elected members representing the group even without the help of any trade union. A copy of the resolution signed by all the workmen should be enclosed along with the representation duly signed by the 5 elected representatives.
