Member of Parliament Bishnu Pada Ray has urged the Union government to implement the High Court’s February 19, 2026 judgment on the regularisation and absorption of DRMs and casual workers engaged under the Andaman and Nicobar Administration.
In a formal communication addressed to the Union Home Minister, the MP sought sympathetic consideration of the court’s direction in WPA No. 547 of 2024, which pertains to the long-pending issue of regularisation of daily-rated mazdoors and casual workers across various departments.
The appeal follows an earlier representation submitted on September 12, 2025, in which the MP had highlighted the continued engagement of these workers and requested their absorption against existing vacancies. The proposal also included the creation of supernumerary posts wherever necessary, citing both legal and humanitarian grounds.
According to the communication, the matter is currently under consideration by the government. In the interim, the High Court examined the issue in detail and, after hearing submissions from both the workers and the authorities, directed consideration of implementing the Regularization Scheme, 2023.
The scheme, formulated by the Union Territory Administration and forwarded for approval, aims to accommodate DRMs and casual workers in a structured manner. The MP noted that the court’s observations align with the facts and concerns previously raised in his earlier correspondence.
The letter emphasised that the affected workers have served for extended periods under challenging conditions, often without job security. It stated that many of them and their families depend entirely on such engagements for their livelihood, and the prolonged uncertainty has resulted in hardship and distress.
Highlighting the socio-economic impact, the MP called for a welfare-oriented approach while taking a final decision on the matter. The appeal underscored the need to balance legal considerations with humanitarian concerns, particularly in view of the workers’ long years of service.
The communication further requested that the government, while examining the implementation of the court’s order, also take into account the circumstances outlined in the earlier appeal. The MP reiterated that the issue involves not only compliance with judicial directions but also the question of securing livelihood and dignity for the workers.
The High Court judgment dated February 19, 2026, forms the basis of the renewed appeal, with the MP seeking timely action to provide relief to those engaged in various departments under the administration.
The appeal concludes with a request for a sympathetic and expeditious resolution, describing the matter as one requiring fairness, justice, and administrative consideration in line with the principles of natural justice.
