In order to curb criminal activities, a local court in Ahmedabad made it mandatory for migrant labourers engaged in construction work to register themselves with police.
The order was recently passed by AB Gor, Additional District Magistrate in Ahmedabad. As per the order in case any migrant worker fails to register with the nearest police station, he or she would be liable for prosecution. The court has given time limit up to June 11 for the registration purpose. It has also directed to supervisors, contractors and employers to make it sure that the migrant labourers working at their site get registered with the police.
“The order for compulsory registration has been made for security reasons as well as to assist police to curb criminal activities,” said Vipul Pandya, a social activities working for migrant workers, adding that many like him would like to welcome the court order. According to Pandya, it would also help the state administration to maintain records on migrant labourers working in Gujarat.