Calcutta High Court Calls For Affidavits From Centre, State In Plea Over Payment Of Unemployment Allowance To MGNREGA Workers, Resumption Of Work

The Calcutta High Court called for a response from the Centre and the state over the non-payment of dues to workers under the MGNREGA scheme. The case involved a petition highlighting the delay in payment of wages to workers under the scheme. The court directed the authorities to file a response and take necessary steps to ensure timely payment of wages. This ruling underscores the importance of timely wage payments to workers under government schemes and the need for accountability in the implementation of such programs. The decision highlights the court’s role in ensuring that workers’ rights are protected and that government schemes are implemented effectively and efficiently.