Section 20: Obligations of the dock labour employer.

(1) A registered dock labour employer shall -
(a) keep such records as may be required to be kept, from time to time, by the Council;
(b) furnish in such form as may be specified, from time to time, by the Board such true and accurate information relating to-
(i) the number of registered dock workers in its permanent employment,
(ii) the number of registered dock workers employed on casual basis,
(iii) the basic and overtime wage rates paid to its dock workers,
(iv) any disciplinary action involving the dismissal or suspension of any registered dock worker;
(c) engage the services of only registered dock workers on the roster on duty at the pool;
(d) pay wages and other legal entitlement of dock workers as and when due;
(e) carry out disciplinary action against erring dock workers under its employment;
(f) provide adequate cargo handling plants and equipment which are necessary for the discharge of any of its duties in the ports;
(g) provide adequate protective gears for the safety of its dock workers;
(h) provide group insurance cover from a reputable insurance company against any form of industrial accidents;
(i) pay such levies and statutory contributions provided for by this Decree or such other levies as may be imposed by the council from time to time.
(2) A registered dock labour employer who fails to comply with the provisions of this section of this Act or any regulation made thereunder is liable to have its registration certificate cancelled by the Board.