In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Contract Labour Regulation and Abolition Act

## Report on Central Advisory Contract Labour Board Resolution Regarding PGIMER, Chandigarh **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a Resolution from the Ministry of Labour and Employment, specifically regarding the Central Advisory Contract Labour Board's decision to constitute a Committee to examine the working of contract labour at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. The core purpose of the Resolution is to investigate the contract labour system at PGIMER and recommend whether its use should be prohibited in certain jobs/works, including sanitation, security, and catering services. Key findings include the establishment of a Committee with specified members and a defined scope of work, including a six-month deadline for submitting its report. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of a Resolution issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment concerning the Central Advisory Contract Labour Board's decision to examine the contract labour system at PGIMER, Chandigarh. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the Resolution. **3. Policy Overview:** This is a new policy establishing a committee to examine the current practices of contract labor in PGIMER, Chandigarh and to recommend if this is in compliance with The Contract Labour Regulation and Abolition Act, 1970 * **Core Objective(s):** The primary objective, as stated in the text, is to study the working of the contract labour system at PGIMER, Chandigarh and to make recommendations on whether the employment of contract labour in specific jobs/works (Sanitation Service Cleaning, Sweeping Dusting Security Services Watch and Ward of the Institute Catering Services to the admitted patients) should be prohibited, in line with Section 10 of the Contract Labour Regulation and Abolition Act, 1970. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **New Policy:** The Resolution suggests that there are concerns or questions regarding the appropriateness and legality of the existing contract labour system at PGIMER, Chandigarh. The need for a detailed examination indicates potential issues related to compliance with the Contract Labour Regulation and Abolition Act, 1970, possibly involving the nature of the jobs being contracted out and whether they should be performed by regular employees instead. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * **New Policy:** The Resolution establishes the following key provisions: * **Constitution of a Committee:** A Committee is formed to examine the contract labour system at PGIMER. * **Committee Composition:** The Committee consists of five members, including representatives from Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, Koyala Shramik Sabha WCL, Federation of Indian Mineral Industries, and the Dy. Chief Labour Commissioner, Chandigarh, who also serves as the Convener. * **Terms of Reference:** The Committee is tasked with studying the working of the contract labour system in specific jobs/works at PGIMER (Sanitation, Security, and Catering) and recommending whether or not the employment of contract labour in those areas should be prohibited. * **Headquarters:** The Committee's headquarters will be in Chandigarh. * **Reporting Deadline:** The Committee is required to submit its report within six months. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The direct target audience and stakeholders affected by this policy include: * **PGIMER, Chandigarh:** As the institution being examined, PGIMER will be directly impacted by the Committee's findings and recommendations. * **Contract Labourers at PGIMER:** The workers employed under the contract labour system in the specified job categories (Sanitation, Security, and Catering) are directly affected, as the Committee's recommendations could lead to changes in their employment status. * **Contractors Providing Labour to PGIMER:** The contractors providing labour services in the specified job categories will be affected, as the policy could potentially lead to the abolishment of contract labour in those areas. * **The Ministry of Labour and Employment:** This ministry is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Contract Labour Regulation and Abolition Act, 1970, and will receive the Committee's report for further action. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Central Advisory Contract Labour Board is responsible for constituting the Committee. The Dy. Chief Labour Commissioner, Chandigarh, serves as the Convener, suggesting their role in coordinating the Committee's activities. * **Timelines or Procedures:** The Resolution specifies a six-month deadline for the Committee to submit its report. The text does not detail the specific procedures the Committee will follow during its examination. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * **New Policy:** The likely intended outcomes include: * A thorough assessment of the contract labour system at PGIMER, Chandigarh. * Recommendations on whether or not to prohibit contract labour in specific job categories, based on compliance with the Contract Labour Regulation and Abolition Act, 1970. * Potential changes in the employment status of contract labourers in the specified job categories at PGIMER, potentially leading to regularization or termination of contracts. * Potential changes in the contracting practices of PGIMER. **9. Conclusion:** The Resolution signifies a focused effort to assess the appropriateness and legality of contract labour practices at PGIMER, Chandigarh, particularly in sanitation, security, and catering services. The establishment of the Committee and its defined scope of work highlight the significance of ensuring compliance with the Contract Labour Regulation and Abolition Act, 1970. The findings of the committee will be used to regulate the work of contract labor in PGIMER, Chandigarh.

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