In a strong move after recent labour unrest, the Yogi government has started action against 203 contractors in Noida, with authorities cancelling licences and blacklisting companies operating in 24 factories for breaking labour laws. The crackdown comes days after violent protests by workers in the Gautam Buddh Nagar region.
Officials said the labour department has also ordered contractors to clear pending dues of more than Rs 1.16 crore to workers.
Noida, Uttar Pradesh: On the employees’ protest, Additional Labour Commissioner Rakesh Dwivedi says, “We have taken action against 203 contractors. Preparations are also underway to blacklist the guilty agencies. A penalty of ₹1.16 crore has been imposed to ensure the payment of… pic.twitter.com/UQaTLSwmLb
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Additional Labour Commissioner Rakesh Dwivedi confirmed that notices have been sent to contractors who failed to provide workers with required benefits, asking them to make payments without delay. He added that more contractors are being identified and strict action will continue in the coming days.
The government has also been investigating the participation of certain contractors, whose employees took part in the vandalism that occurred during the protests. At the same time, authorities have warned that if payments are delayed or reduced, recovery action will be taken, licences may be cancelled, and companies can be blacklisted. In such cases, the main contractor will also be held responsible.
The step comes amid rising tension between workers and employers regarding wage demands. A committee appointed by the statte government had suggested a revision, after which a 21% wage hike has now been implemented for workers in 74 scheduled employments in Gautam Buddh Nagar and nearby Ghaziabad.
The new wage rates have been effective since 1st April, and workers are expected to receive payments based on the revised rates between 7th May and 10th May.
The government has stated clearly that the wage hike will be applicable to both contractual and permanent workers. It has been added that no deduction would be permissible except for EPF and ESI. The workers will also be eligible for double their wages for working extra hours, besides receiving a bonus and gratuity.
The officials added that people who violate the wage payment regulations would be taken to court, where necessary.
