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Chhattisgarh News: Chhattisgarh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board has taken major action on the complaint of unfair deduction from the salary of placement employees and less payment. Mandal of Rajnandgaon M/s Topgrade Manpower & Security Services India Pvt. Ltd. of Performance security worth ₹10 lakh seized The tax agency has been blacklisted. In the Board's investigation, the complaints of the employees were found to be true.

The contract was signed with the agency in 2023

Naya Raipur Atal Municipal Development Authority, Chhattisgarh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board and Chhattisgarh Environment Protection Board have approached the agency to provide human resources through joint tender. 1 July 2023 Had contracted.

Duration of this tender in Housing Board Expires in March 2026 It was done. After this, the placement employees working in the divisional headquarters complained against the agency.

Complaint about deducting amount from salary for 5 months

The employees alleged that the agency An amount was deducted from his salary for five months in the name of security fund. He was assured that this money would be returned after the completion of his tenure, but the amount was not received back.

After the complaint, Mandal examined the documents, bank accounts and payment records. Investigation revealed that the amount was deducted in installments from the salaries of the employees. With this, compared to the amount received by the agency from the board, the employees being paid less The matter also came to light.

Agency accepted deduction from salary

Mandal issued a notice to the agency and sought its reply. In its reply, the agency admitted to deducting the amount from the salaries of the employees. After the complaint came to light, the employees also got information about refund of some amount.

Based on the investigation and the agency's response, the Board held that the conditions stipulated in the tender and contract were not followed.

₹10 lakh seized, agency blacklist

There was a provision in the terms of the tender to forfeit the Performance Security in case of unsatisfactory work. In addition to the agency EPF Act, ESIC Act, LWF Act and Minimum Wages Act It was necessary to follow the relevant labor rules.

In view of the violation of these conditions, the Board has Performance Security Rajsat of ₹10 Lakh Tax put it in the blacklist of agencies working in the division.

Action will be taken against unauthorized reduction in salary of employees

Commissioner of Chhattisgarh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board Avnish Kumar Sharan Said that the complaints of placement employees being deprived of salary and social security benefits as per rules will be taken seriously.

He said that the employees Salary, EPF, ESIC and other statutory benefits It will be ensured to meet on time. Strict action will be taken as per rules in case of unfair deduction from the salary of employees, violation of contract terms or negligence in statutory contribution.