The plea emphasised that the Code includes detailed provisions for the establishment of a National Social Security Board, as well as State Unorganised Workers Boards, defining their roles and powers. Additionally, the Code outlines Provident Fund Schemes, Employees’ State Insurance Corporation, and other welfare programmes.Among these schemes are the Insurance Fund for payment of benefits and medical treatment to insured persons, provisions for accidents occurring during employment, occupational diseases, and permanent disablement benefits. Separate chapters also define the roles of Central and State governments in administering these provisions.It is alleged that while the Code was supposed to come into force from a date to be notified by the Central Government, it has not been properly implemented to date.Due to the failure of both Central and State governments to fulfil their respective obligations, Tripathy has called for NHRC’s intervention.The Commission took cognisance of the complaint and directed the Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, and the Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, to submit an action-taken report within six weeks.In its proceedings on 2 July and 22 August 2024, the NHRC issued reminders to the Secretary of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, but no report has been submitted to the Commission so far.
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