The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) urges the Supreme Court to direct the Centre to allow Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) workers to choose their payment method, challenging the imposition of Aadhar-Based Payments System (ABPS). ADR contends that 34.8% of registered MGNREGA workers are ineligible for ABPS, citing complexities and errors in the system. The plea seeks a stay on the government’s January 30, 2023 order mandating ABPS, emphasizing the potential exclusion of workers from their statutory rights. Additionally, it urges the court to review job card deletions and address the pending wage crisis.
Supreme Court Petition Challenges Mandatory Aadhar-Based Payments for MGNREGA Workers
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