(a) whether some workers at the just concluded Commonwealth
Games related construction sites were not being paid minimum
wages, lack safety aspects, denial of overtime wages, exploitation,
etc.;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has taken any steps to protect the
interests of the workers engaged in the construction of
Commonwealth Games sites and stringent action against the errant
contractors;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)
(a) to (e); Regular and thorough inspection have been conducted under various labour
laws at construction related sites of Commonwealth Games by officials of Regional
Labour Commissioner (Central), New Delhi who are notified as Inspectors under
various enactments. Appropriate action is taken against defaulters including
launching of prosecution cases. In case of workers who were paid less than minimum
rates of wages action under section 20 of Minimum Wages Act has been taken.Details
of action taken are Annexed.