As part of the Special Drive launched by the Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Ministry of Labour & Employment, to expedite the disposal of long-pending labour cases, a consolidated hearing of claim cases involving Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Ltd. and its contractors was conducted today before the Regional Labour Commissioner (Central), New Delhi-cum-Authority under the Code on Wages, 2019, at the Office of the Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), New Delhi.

To facilitate the effective resolution of pending cases, the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Smt. Sonal Mishra, attended the proceedings and addressed officers of the Delhi Region, representatives of the management, and workers participating in the hearings. She emphasized the need for timely disposal of labour disputes and strict adherence to labour laws to ensure speedy justice for workers.

During the proceedings, 193 claim cases were taken up, of which 23 cases were successfully resolved, resulting in the disbursement of ₹10,32,484 to 12 workers towards their rightful dues. Substantive hearings were also conducted in the remaining cases, paving the way for their likely resolution on the next scheduled date.

Representatives of the management, including the Senior Labour Welfare Inspector and Labour Welfare Inspector of DMRC Ltd., along with representatives of the contractors, were sensitized on the importance of strict compliance with labour laws, particularly regarding timely payment of wages, maintenance of statutory records, and protection of workers' rights. The management assured the labour authorities that necessary corrective measures would be implemented to strengthen compliance.

The Special Drive reflects the Ministry of Labour & Employment's continued commitment to ensuring timely grievance redressal, improving access to justice for workers, strengthening compliance with labour laws, and fostering harmonious industrial relations through effective and time-bound dispute resolution.

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Rini Choudhury/Anjelina Alexander

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