The Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Ministry of Labour & Employment, conducted a special drive for expeditious disposal of long-pending labour cases involving Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Ltd. and its contractors. The consolidated hearing was conducted before the Regional Labour Commissioner (Central), New Delhi-cum-Authority under the Code on Wages, 2019, at the Office of the Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), New Delhi.
Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) Smt. Sonal Mishra attended the proceedings and addressed officers of the Delhi Region, management representatives, and workers, emphasizing the need for timely disposal of labour disputes and strict adherence to labour laws to ensure speedy justice for workers.
During the proceedings, 193 claim cases were taken up, with 23 cases successfully resolved. This resulted in the disbursement of ₹10,32,484 to 12 workers towards their rightful dues. Substantive hearings were conducted in the remaining cases, paving the way for their likely resolution on the next scheduled date.
Management representatives including the Senior Labour Welfare Inspector and Labour Welfare Inspector of DMRC Ltd., along with contractors' representatives, were sensitized on the importance of strict compliance with labour laws. This included emphasis on timely payment of wages, maintenance of statutory records, and protection of workers' rights. The management assured labour authorities that necessary corrective measures would be implemented to strengthen compliance.
The Special Drive reflects the Ministry's continued commitment to ensuring timely grievance redressal, improving access to justice for workers, strengthening compliance with labour laws, and fostering harmonious industrial relations through effective and time-bound dispute resolution.