Shillong: The Meghalaya cabinet ’s decision to approve a proposal by the labour department mandating registration of migrant labourers highlights govt’s security concerns .
The proposal specifies a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh for non-compliance.
The decision comes days after pro-ILP activists conducted raids on construction sites, driving out over 3,000 unregistered migrant workers.
Under the amended Meghalaya Identification Registration (Safety and Security) of Migrant Workers Act 2020, migrant workers must register with the labour department in accordance with the Interstate Workmen Act 1979 and the Meghalaya Identification, Registration (Safety & Security) of Migrant Workers Rules 2020. Govt spokesperson and minister Paul Lyngdoh explained that the cabinet has approved the amendment, which will be presented in the coming assembly session for approval.
The amendment increases the penalty for violations from Rs 5,000 to Rs 1 lakh and introduces a provision for simple imprisonment of up to three months for repeat offenders, he added. A key component of the amendment is the implementation of a central database management system to check the antecedents of migrant workers, the minister said.
This system will allow the verification of criminal records, ensuring that only those without criminal backgrounds can join the workforce in Meghalaya. The labour department will coordinate with local police to ensure proper verification, he added.
Lyngdoh emphasised that the state relies heavily on migrant workers due to a shortage of local labour. He noted that without proper verification, these workers could pose a threat to Meghalaya's peace and security. The new measures are intended to address concerns about illegal immigration and enhance security, he added. The ILP is a special permit required for residents from other parts of India to enter and stay in certain states, including Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Manipur. PTI
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