Noida protests: Admin cracks down on contractors — 203 blacklisted, fined Rs 1.16 crore
Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Gautam Buddha Nagar administration blacklisted 203 contractors and imposed Rs 1.16 crore penalty for violating labour laws. Following Monday's violent worker protests, authorities issued notices for unpaid statutory benefits. License cancellations and firm blacklisting are underway. A 21% wage increase for workers takes effect April 1, with payments scheduled May 7-10, applying to contractual and permanent workers.
Key Entities
Gautam Buddha NagarNoida203 contractorsRs 1.16 croreLabour department21% wage increaseWorkers' protest