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NHRC Hears 216 Bonded Labour Cases in Uttar Pradesh
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NHRC Hears 216 Bonded Labour Cases in Uttar Pradesh

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) heard online 216 cases of alleged bonded labour in brick kilns across districts of Uttar Pradesh during a virtual session led by the chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian. The proceedings were attended by the Secretary General Shri Bharat Lal, the Registrar (Law) Shri Joginder Singh and senior officers, together with senior state functionaries including the Labour Commissioner, district magistrates and additional district magistrates. The commission noted active participation from the state in the oversight process.

The chairperson observed that such a hearing may not have been necessary if the officers had performed their duties diligently and noted reports indicating non-production of records and non-compliance with minimum wage norms among other alleged violations. The commission said omissions have denied labourers their lawful entitlements to rescue, release and rehabilitation under the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 and the Central Sector Scheme. It directed attention to remedial mechanisms intended by the law.

The Secretary General highlighted gaps in implementation of the law and in rehabilitation efforts and urged district functionaries to take prompt steps to ensure a dignified life for affected labourers. He emphasised that omission or inaction by authorities leaves labourers in penury and renders them vulnerable to exploitation. The commission underscored the need for robust local action to enforce statutory protections.

The commission reviewed the action taken reports submitted by district magistrates on complaints under consideration and sought further information where necessary. The State Labour Commissioner assured that all 216 cases would be reviewed and that requisite information and reports would be submitted to the commission within three weeks. Authorities additionally assured full compliance with Supreme Court directives and applicable laws to enable immediate remedial action and continued oversight across affected districts.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) heard online 216 cases of alleged bonded labour in brick kilns across districts of Uttar Pradesh during a virtual session led by the chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian. The proceedings were attended by the Secretary General Shri Bharat Lal, the Registrar (Law) Shri Joginder Singh and senior officers, together with senior state functionaries including the Labour Commissioner, district magistrates and additional district magistrates. The commission noted active participation from the state in the oversight process. The chairperson observed that such a hearing may not have been necessary if the officers had performed their duties diligently and noted reports indicating non-production of records and non-compliance with minimum wage norms among other alleged violations. The commission said omissions have denied labourers their lawful entitlements to rescue, release and rehabilitation under the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 and the Central Sector Scheme. It directed attention to remedial mechanisms intended by the law. The Secretary General highlighted gaps in implementation of the law and in rehabilitation efforts and urged district functionaries to take prompt steps to ensure a dignified life for affected labourers. He emphasised that omission or inaction by authorities leaves labourers in penury and renders them vulnerable to exploitation. The commission underscored the need for robust local action to enforce statutory protections. The commission reviewed the action taken reports submitted by district magistrates on complaints under consideration and sought further information where necessary. The State Labour Commissioner assured that all 216 cases would be reviewed and that requisite information and reports would be submitted to the commission within three weeks. Authorities additionally assured full compliance with Supreme Court directives and applicable laws to enable immediate remedial action and continued oversight across affected districts.

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