In Brief
This contempt petition arose from non-compliance with a 2010 Supreme Court order regarding payment of wages and statutory dues to tea plantation workers. The Court directed the Union of India to issue recovery notices through statutory authorities (Provident Fund Commissioner, District Magistrates, and labour officers) under various labour laws. State governments were ordered to report on the status and steps for recovery of workers' dues. Officials were directed to report to their respective hierarchical authorities and the Central Government. A four-week compliance deadline was imposed, and relevant government officials were summoned for the next hearing.
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