National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notice to Rajasthan government over vacant posts in Labour department.
According to a NHRC statement, about 160 posts of Labour Inspectors and a sizeable number of post of Labour Welfare Officers are lying vacant in Rajasthan.
Taking suo motu cognizance of the matter, Member of NHRC, Justice D Murugesan issued notice to the Chief Secretary of the state and sought report on the present strength of the Labour officials in all the 33 revenue districts within four weeks.
Justice Murugesan said, these Labour officers are meant for ensuring implementation of the provisions of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act.
Therefore, a sufficient number of Labour officers is required.