Direction of National Human Rights Commission(NHRC) in case number 12889/24/69/2017 :
The complainant has alleged that
worker working in District of Mirzapur and Sonbhadra are working in inhumane
condition, paid less wages and are physically exploited. He further alleged
that the family of the workers are sexually and physically exploited while some
workers were even intoxicated. The health of the workers is of great concern.
He has requested intervention of the Commission. Pursuant to the directions of
the Commission, a report dated 06.09.2017 has been submitted by District
Magistrate, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh. It is reported that routine inspection
are being conducted with the assistance of the Administration by the Labour
Department. The minimum wages claim to the tune of Rs. 50 Lakhs (fifty hundred thousands Indian Rupees) has been filed
by approx. 300 workmen, which has been successfully adjudicated by the Deputy
Labour Commissioner, District Mirzapur. No complaint of child labour has been
received, neither any violation found during inspection. 8 cases of violation
of Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation Act) has been registered before
the Court of CJM, Robertsganj, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, wherein compensation
of Rs. 20,000/- has been given to the said victim. The said child labour are
relocated and provided basic education. The officers posted at the Districts
are sensitized to be careful in case of any bonded labour. Since, steps has
been taken by the District Administration in relocating and rehabilitating the
child labours.
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