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| Circular number | No.TC-1/2020/304/efile/Labourers |
|---|---|
| Date | 2023-03-31 |
| Type | Commercial Circular |
| Topic | freight |
| Official PDF | indianrailways.gov.in |
Facilities for labour working in the goods sheds on IR card, medical facility, railway pass, minimum wages, etc.
mur ~ (Government of India) ~ +l':ii1{14 (Ministry of Railways) m m (Railway Board) No.TC-1/2020/304/efile/Labourers New Delhi, dt.31.03.2023 Pr. Chief Commercial Manager All Zonal Railways Sub: Facilities for labour working in the goods sheds on IR Ref: (i) Rates Circular No. 18 of 2004
(ii) Board's letter of even number dt 14.09.2017 Representations are being received from various unions regarding provision of I- card, medical facility, railway pass, minimum wages, etc. to labour engaged in loading/unloading at goods sheds; office space & railway pass for its office bearer, etc.
In this regard, extant policy guidelines are reiterated as under -
• Railways provide the facility of drinking water, toilets and resting facilities at goods sheds. In addition to this it has also been decided that raised taps for bathing purpose is also be considered for provision by Zonal Railways on case to case basis depending on local requirements as a gesture of general welfare.
• The work of loading/unloading of wagons at Goods Sheds is organized by the consignor(s)/consignee(s) and not by the Railway. As labour is engaged by the freight customer, therefore, Railway is not accountable for their service condition and other measures e.g. I-card, medical facility, railway pass minimum wages etc.
Indian Railway does not recognize any union in this regard.
This is for the information of all concerned.
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