Controlling Authority under the West Bengal Shops & Establishment Act, 1963

The Controlling Authority/ Referee under the West Bengal Shops & Establishment Act, 1963 is empowered with matters related to recovery of wages Under Section 14 of the West Bengal Shops & Establishment Act, 1963. The authority is generally an Assistant Labour Commissioner appointed by the State Government and can give order for payment of outstanding wages along within compensation up to ten times.