Ambala, Jun 6 (UNI) Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij redressed the grievances of residents from the Ambala Cantonment assembly constituency at his residence at Ambala Cantt and issued instructions to officials for necessary action.

During the minister's interaction, a vendor employed by a catering contractor at Ambala Cantt railway station alleged he was not being paid the minimum wage, and was also denied benefits such as ESI and EPF. Despite having raised the issue earlier, no action had been taken. Taking serious note of this, Vij reprimanded the labour inspector present on the occasion.

“Labour officers must take workers' issues seriously. Strict action should be taken against the contractor in this matter,” Vij told officials.

A retired Army Colonel informed the minister that he had bought a plot in Defence Colony, but the dealer was refusing to register the property. Vij directed the Panjokhra police station to take action in this case.

Similarly, a Junior Warrant Officer from the Air Force complained that although he owns a plot in Boh, a nearby dairy operator was dumping cow dung in front of it, causing a constant stench in the area. Vij instructed civic body officials to address the issue.

A woman from Defence Colony, Ambala informed Vij that she had sold her plot to a dealer for Rs 6.5 lakh, but the dealer paid her only Rs 4.5 lakhs, withholding the remaining Rs 2 lakh. Vij directed the police to take appropriate action.

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