The Regional Labour Commissioner (Central), Chandigarh Region under the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Ministry of Labour & Employment, organized a Special Court Camp at the office premises of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) in Chandigarh on 23rd June 2026. The camp was convened to facilitate expeditious disposal of long-pending wage-related disputes filed against RVNL and its contractors under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936.
During the proceedings, 10 out of 14 cases were resolved, with a settled amount of ₹2,26,739 disbursed directly to the concerned complainants on the spot, providing immediate financial relief to affected employees. The management representatives including the General Manager and Deputy Manager of RVNL Chandigarh, along with their contractors, were sensitized about their statutory obligations under labour laws, with particular emphasis on timely payment of wages and strict adherence to legal compliance requirements.
The initiative reflects the government's commitment to ensuring accessible, time-bound, and effective grievance redressal mechanisms for workers while promoting voluntary compliance and harmonious industrial relations. Such localized court camps are designed to reduce litigation delays, enhance accessibility for employees, and reinforce accountability among employers and contractors. The RVNL management and contractors assured that appropriate corrective measures would be implemented following the proceedings.