[Goanet]TRAVEL PACK SUMMONED BY LABOUR DEPT.GOVT. OF GOA.

[gjlf labour]

 Based on a complaint filed on behalf of Mr. Albert Rodrigues by 
the Goa Justice & Labour Foundation, a Trade Union registered 
under the Trade Unions Act 1926,the Office of the Labour 
Commissioner, Govt. of Goa has summoned the Manager- Operations of 
Travelpack to inquire into the industrial dispute raised by the 
Union. The workman Albert Rodrigues employed as a Driver has 
complained that he is being harassed and victimised for his trade 
union activities. Specifically the workman has complained about 
the denial of SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS  by TRAVELPACK under its 
statutory obligations mandated under the EMPLOYEE STATE INSURANCE 
ACT.
The first hearing was scheduled on 30th March 2005 at 1530 hrs,on 
which date the Management of Travelpack sought time,which was 
granted. The proceedings were adjourned to 13th April at 1100 
hrs.

The workman and the Advisor to GOA JUSTICE & LABOUR FOUNDATION 
also met with the Regional Director (GOA), Employee State 
Insurance Scheme,Govt. of India, and apprised him of the EVASION 
IN PAYMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS by TRAVELPACK. The Regional Director 
has decided to institute a full-fledged inquiry into the 
non-compliances by TRAVELPACK, and to initiate CRIMINAL 
PROSECUTION of TRAVELPACK if  found to be neccessary.



GOA JUSTICE AND LABOUR FOUNDATION
(Registered under The Trade Unions Act 1926)
Registered No. Goa 413
Regd.Office: Annexe 271, Turtle Bay, Tembavaddo, Morjim Beach, 
Pernem,
Goa-403512

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