What happened (Special Drive details and disposal progress)
The Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) launched a three-month Special Drive for the expeditious disposal of pending industrial dispute cases and claim cases relating to wages, gratuity, maternity benefits and other statutory claims. The Special Drive runs from 1 June 2026 to 31 August 2026.
What existed before the Special Drive (baseline backlog)
As of 1 June 2026, a total of 16,033 cases were pending before field offices under the relevant labour dispute and statutory claim matters.
What changed during the Special Drive (first-month disposal)
During the first month of the Special Drive, 2,769 cases were disposed of. The figures were shared by the Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
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