The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 (“CLRA”) was enacted 50 years ago to regulate the working conditions of contract labour and ensure payment of wages and provision of basic amenities to them. Time has shown that the CLRA fails to provide even basic protections to the class of workers that it seeks to protect. For instance, requiring contractors to provide welfare facilities, such as restrooms and canteens, for contract labour at the principal employer’s establishment, at their own cost, is impractical and, therefore, ineffective.
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by Minu Dwivedi & Shreya Chowdhary
Minu Dwivedi is a Partner with over 20 years of experience in general corporate and commercial work, specialising in labour & employment, white-collar crime investigations, POSH, governance, FCPA and anti‑corruption matters. She advises leading domestic and international clients across diverse sectors and is recognised as a Notable Practitioner by multiple global legal directories.