Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan has accorded assent to The Sindh Bonded Labour System (abolition) Bill 2015.
After signatures of the governor, it would be called The Sindh Bonded Labour System (abolition) Act 2015. It shall come into force at once across the Sindh province.
According to details, after the commencement of this Act whoever compels any person to render any bonded labour shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than two years and not more than five years or with fine which shall not be less than one lac rupees or with both. If a company indulges in such practice, the head of the company would be held responsible for the same. For implementation of this Act, vigilance committees would be established at district level. These committees would comprise of elected representatives of area representatives of district administration, bar associations, media, recognised social services and labour department.
