As per the provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, which one

As per the provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, which one of the following is *not* included in the term ‘wages’?

[amp_mcq option1=”Dearness allowance” option2=”Any travelling allowance” option3=”Any bonus” option4=”The value of any house accommodation” correct=”option3″]

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2017
The correct option is C, as ‘any bonus’ is explicitly excluded from the definition of ‘wages’ under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
Section 2(rr) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 defines “wages”. It includes various forms of remuneration and allowances but also lists specific exclusions.
A) Dearness allowance: Included in the definition [Section 2(rr)(i)].
B) Any travelling allowance: ‘Travelling concession’ is included [Section 2(rr)(iii)]. ‘Travelling allowance’ is generally considered a type of allowance and is typically included unless specifically excluded.
C) Any bonus: Explicitly excluded from the definition of wages [Section 2(rr)(a)].
D) The value of any house accommodation: Included in the definition [Section 2(rr)(ii)].
Therefore, among the given options, bonus is the item that is explicitly stated as *not* being included in the definition of ‘wages’ under the Act.
The definition of wages under the Industrial Disputes Act is specific to this Act and may differ from definitions in other labour laws (like the Payment of Wages Act, Minimum Wages Act, etc.). The exclusion of bonus from wages under the ID Act affects calculations related to concepts like lay-off compensation, which are based on wages.