(a) whether a large number of workers/labourers are made to work more than the prescribed time-limit as per the labour laws;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto; and
(c) whether the Government proposes to bring any bill in this regard to discourage and
penalise such practice; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)
(a) & (b): No such data is maintained Centrally. However, suitable provisions exist under
the Factories Act, 1948 and the Mines Act, 1952 prescribing the working hours for a worker.
There are penalty provisions under both the Acts for any violation in this regard.
(c) & (d): Adequate penalty provisions already exist in the Factories Act, 1948 and the
Mines Act, 1952 for such violations.