The alleged bonded labour cases in brick kilns across various districts of Haryana will now be heard via an online hearing by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). As per official data available on record, there are 86 such cases.
These cases will be heard on July 9. NHRC Chairperson, Justice V. Ramasubramanian, will chair the virtual hearing.
NHRC said that the authorities are expected to present detailed reports on the actions taken, including the identification and release of bonded labourers as well as their registration on the e-Shram portal, a central platform for unorganised workers. The hearing will focus on the assessment of the action taken by the District Magistrates on the complaints sent to them by the NHRC, along with the status of compliance with the provisions of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 and the orders of the Apex Court in the Bandhua Mukti Morcha and Asiad Workers’ cases, among other related issues.
The Commission will also review the status of rehabilitation packages, including financial aid, skill training and alternate livelihoods, the progress of e-Shram portal registrations to secure social security benefits for rescued labourers, and the measures taken to prevent recurrence in the identified districts. NHRC has directed the State Chief Secretary or his nominee, the Labour Commissioner, along with all concerned District Magistrates, to be present during the online hearing.
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