Section 15 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 deals with claims arising out of deductions from wages or delay in payment of wages. In this relation, which one of the following statements is incorrect

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Section 15 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 deals with claims arising out of deductions from wages or delay in payment of wages. In this relation, which one of the following statements is incorrect
(A) Every application for such claim shall be presented within twelve months from the date on which the deduction was made or from the date on which the payment was due to be made
(B) Such application may be admitted after the expiry of twelve months if there was sufficient cause for delay
(C) Every claim shall be disposed of as far as practicable within a period of three months
(D) Direction for the payment of compensation cannot be made in the case of delayed wages.

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (D)

Official answer key: (D).

Topics: Payment of Wages Act, 1936

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