NHRC, India 3. iv. The Commission, vide proceedings dated 06.01.2021, examined the reports and the Commission observed that denial of basic wages to the workers is a serious violation of human rights, and it is the duty of the authorities concerned to ensure that safety and protection of such daily workers. Under these circumstances, the Commissioner of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, was directed to ensure the payment due to all workers. v. In response, vide letter dated 22/01/2021, the Assistant Commissioner stated that the pending amount of Rs. 5,42,242/- had been paid to the workers on the direction of the Commission. Furthermore, the authorities' report also revealed that a departmental enquiry was pending against one person, thus, the Commission issued a directive to the Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, to complete disciplinary proceedings against the person in question. vi. In view of the above report, the case was closed by the Commission. Complaint about 400 workers who developed silicosis while working in mineral mines in Jharkhand. (Case No:766/34/0/2020) i. This case pertains to the complaint of ShriSamit Kumar Carr alleging that nearly 400 workers across the state have been affected with silicosis as a result of working in mineral mines, and that a number of them have succumbed to lung diseases. Hence, the complainant has sought intervention of the Commission. ii. The Commission took cognizance of the matter on 11.08.2020 and directed the Chief Secretary of the Government of Jharkhand and the District Magistrate of Seraikela Kharsaan, Jharkhand, to submit a report on action taken in this matter. As a result, the relevant authority submitted a report dated 10.11.2020, stating that an enquiry was conducted at the alleged M/s Gajanan Minerals Pvt. Ltd. (Unit 1 and 2) and it was found that Guhiram Mandal and Joiyan Soren did not work at M/s Gajanan Minerals. An affidavit has also been filed with regard to the same by the Manager of M/s Gajanan Minerals. It is stated that the workers who are working at the alleged M/s Gajanan Minerals Pvt. Ltd., are medically examined from time to time. It is further submitted that the complainant did not provide any list of the workers who are affected with the alleged disease for which a letter dated 25.09.2020 has also been sent to the complainant, but no response has been received. iii. The Commission considered the matter on 22.03.2021, and sent a copy of the complaint to the complainant, requesting any comments. However, the complainant did not respond, and the Commission concluded that the complainant was satisfied with the report and had nothing further to urge on the issue. iv. Under the circumstances, the Commission saw no reason to continue, and hence the case was closed by the Commission on 31.05.2021. ANNUAL REPORT 85 2021-22