Multiple choice

Retrenchment means

  1. voluntary retirement of workman

  2. termination of the service of a workman on the ground of continued ill-health

  3. termination by the employer of the service of a workman for any reason whatsoever

  4. termination of the service of the workman as a result of the non-renewal of the contract of employment

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Section 2 (oo) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 defines retrenchment as the termination by the employer of the service of a workman for any reason whatsoever.