Question : EXPLOITATION OF LABOUR



(a) whether the Government are aware of the large scale exploitation of labourers working in Gazipur Depot of Central Ware Housing Corporation;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken/proposed to be taken in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT ( SHRI MUNI LALL )

(a) to (c) : Labourers for Container Freight Stations and Inland Clearance Depots are provided by the Handling Transport Contractors appointed by the Central Warehousing Corporation who are required to obtain proper licence from the competent authorities. Some of the labourers engaged by the Handling and Transport contractor have filed a Writ Petition in the Hon`ble High Court of Delhi seeking regularization of their services in the Central Warehousing Corporation. The matter is subjudice.