(a) whether the amount meant for the welfare of labourers in various
sectors are not being deposited with the Government;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the amount due from these
sectors, State-wise; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)
(a): Cess as being collected under the following Acts by the
Central Government for the welfare of unorganized workers:
(i) Beedi Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1976
(ii) Limestone & Dolomite Mines Workers Welfare Cess Act,1972
(iii) IOMC Mines Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1976
(iv) Mica Mines Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1946
(v) Cine Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1981
No instance regarding non-deposition of the cess amount has come to the notice of the
Government.
(b) & (c): Does not arise.