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PANJIM: The government on Thursday issued a clear warning to private firms, making it mandatory for them to issue job advertisements within the State on priority, failing which, they would face a penalty of up to Rs 30,000.
“The State Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Employment Exchange Act, making it mandatory for private companies to advertise job vacancies within the state, failing which they will have to pay a penalty of up to Rs 30,000,” Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told media persons after chairing a cabinet meeting at Mantralaya at Porvorim, adding “We have amended the Act making it mandatory for the private firms to issue job advertisements within the State on priority."
He said, “Non-compliance will attract penalties of Rs 5,000 for the first offence, Rs 10,000 for the second, and Rs 15,000 for the third. Larger firms with over 400 employees will face steeper fines, ranging from Rs 20,000 for the first violation to Rs 30,000 for repeat offences. A labour inspector will be appointed to monitor compliance.”
The CM said that the Cabinet has given approval for purchasing Nandadeep building owned by Mapusa Urban Bank for Rs 25 crore. This will help the bank under liquidation to return the money back to its depositors, he said.
Sawant also announced that the government will initiate stern action against private schools seeking donations or high fees from parents, if the stakeholders concerned file a complaint with the government.