Ranjan is a graduate holding degree of BE (Mechanical). For career prospective, he joined the training in Gas and Oil Production Ltd. The period of his apprenticeship was 18 months. After completion of such training, he

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Ranjan is a graduate holding degree of BE (Mechanical). For career prospective, he joined the training in Gas and Oil Production Ltd. The period of his apprenticeship was 18 months. After completion of such training, he applied for a job of Technician in the organization. The qualifying criteria was at least 1 year post qualification experience of candidate. The period of his training was not considered and his application was rejected. In view of such situation, answer the following: What are the obligations of the employer under Apprentices Act, 1961 ?

Answer & Explanation:

Section 11 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 provides with the obligation of employers: (a) to provide the apprentice with the training in his trade in accordance with the provisions of this Act, and the rules made thereunder; (b) if the employer is not himself qualified in the trade, to ensure that a person who possesses the prescribed qualifications is placed in charge of the training of the apprentice; (bb) to provide adequate instructional staff, possessing such qualifications as may be prescribed, for imparting practical and theoretical training and facilities for trade test of apprentices; and (c) to carry out his obligations under the contract of apprenticeship

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