Question : LABOUR LAWS IN SEZS

(a) whether the Government propose to introduce Special Economic Zones (SEZs) throughout the country for attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by suspending the existing labour laws;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is aware of labour laws not being implemented in SEZs particularly in IT sector;

(d) if so, the action taken by the Government for the implementation of labour laws in various SEZs in the country including the IT sector; and

(e)the details of IT Parks and other industries declared as SEZs in the country where labour laws are not applicable?

MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA)

(a) to (e): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.