17. Interpretation

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

In this Act unless the context otherwise requires—

“Commissioner” shall have the same meaning as in the

Industrial Disputes Act ;

“Industrial Disputes Act” means the Industrial Disputes

Act, (Chapter. 131);

industrial dispute” shall have the same meaning as in the Industrial Disputes Act ;

“labour tribunal” means a labour tribunal established under section 31A of the Industrial Disputes Act ;

“scheduled employment” and “workmen” shall have the same meaning as in the Termination of

Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions)

Act ; and

“Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special

Provisions) Act” means the Termination of

Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act,

No. 45 of 1971.