Monday, May 23, 2011

NHRC noticed to ADM, Varanasi for fact statement & enquiry in the case of Ram Dayal, Bonded Labour

Ramdayal

The commission therefore, directs the Additional District Magistrate (Varanasi) to depute a team of at least two senior officers as per provision of section 10 of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 to the spot who shall record the statement of the brick kiln owner, examine the records in the light of the allegations mabe by the alleged bonded labourers in their affidavits and also record their statement by visiting their village, Which fall in District Varanasi. The inquiry team shall conduct the inquiry strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 and submit a report to the commission within four weeks.