Implementation of work permit system in State
By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: While refusing to give any concrete assurance on implementation of the work permit system in the State, Deputy Chief Minister Rowell Lyngdoh said the final call on this matter would be taken by the Task Force headed by Chief Minister.
“The process for strengthening of the Labour department has already begun. We are waiting to get the sanction from the Finance Department for creation of new posts and also for purchase of vehicles,” Lyngdoh told reporters on Tuesday.
A notification on the amendment of rules to the Inter-State Migrant Workmen Regulation Act, 1979 (amended in 1985) and purchase of vehicles has already been issued, he said
Last month, a joint delegation of several NGOs submitted a representation to the Chief Minister asking him to find a mechanism to implement work permit system.
The NGOs even asked to complete all formalities by August 31.
The proposed work permit scheme is based on the amended Inter-State Migrant Workmen Regulation Act.
Since the Labour Department is understaffed, 252 more people are needed in the department for smooth implementation of the work permit system.
The Labour department had sent a proposal seeking Rs 3 crore to the Finance Department.
It was proposed that the work permit would be valid only for 179 days, one day short of six months, to deny voting rights to migrant labourers who come to the State.