Special Drive for Expeditious Disposal of Long-Pending Labour Cases
As part of the Special Drive launched by the Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Ministry of Labour & Employment, to expedite the disposal of long-pending labour cases, a consolidated hearing of claim cases involving Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Ltd. and its contractors was conducted today before the Regional Labour Commissioner (Central), New Delhi-cum-Authority under the Code on Wages, 2019, at the Office of the Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), New Delhi.
To facilitate the effective resolution of pending cases, the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Smt. Sonal Mishra, attended the proceedings and addressed officers of the Delhi Region, representatives of the management, and workers participating in the hearings. She emphasized the need for timely disposal of labour disputes and strict adherence to labour laws to ensure speedy justice for workers.
During the proceedings, 193 claim cases were taken up, of which 23 cases were successfully resolved, resulting in the disbursement of ₹10,32,484 to 12 workers towards their rightful dues. Substantive hearings were also conducted in the remaining cases, paving the way for their likely resolution on the next scheduled date.(updated on 25th june 2026)
