Shillong, May 5: The East Garo Hills District Magistrate has issued a public advisory mandating the registration of all migrant workers in the district under the Meghalaya Identification and Registration (Safety & Security) Act, 2020.
The advisory directs all employers, contractors, and migrant workers to comply with the law. According to the District Magistrate, the measure aims to ensure safety, maintain public order, and protect the rights of both workers and residents.
Migrant workers must register and obtain a valid registration card. Employers are responsible for completing the registration through the online portal http://www.investmeghalaya.gov.in by submitting required documents such as AADHAAR, EPIC, or PAN card along with a photograph.
The notification warns that employers who fail to register workers may face fines ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 1 lakh.
Repeated violations may lead to imprisonment and unregistered workers may also be penalised.
The order further warned that any harassment or discrimination against migrant workers is punishable under law.
