Tag: Labour department Maharashtra

Industry

Construction workers in Maharashtra to get ₹12,000 annual pension

PUNE: Construction workers registered with the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board will soon receive pension as the labour department has submitted a proposal to govt suggesting a standard operating procedure. “A govt resolution was issued in March. The scheme will be rolled out after the SOP for its implementation is approved by govt,” an official said. Officials said that those aged 60 and above are likely to get Rs12,000 annually, which will mark a significant step toward social security. “The labour department has clarified that the pension scheme will be implemented entirely through the board without any…

Infrastructure

Maharashtra labour department to crack down on agents fleecing construction workers in BOCW registration

PUNE: The labour department has said it would take strict action against agents and middlemen who illegally charge construction workers exorbitant fees for registration under the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Board, despite the official fee being just Re 1. The move came following reports of rampant exploitation at tehsil offices across the state, including a recent case from Junnar taluka in Pune district, where agents demanded up to Rs 1,000 per registration. “Any complaints of overcharging will be dealt with strictly. If a written complaint is filed, we will register an FIR,” the board’s CEO, Vivek Kumbhar,…