Mumbai, March 18 The Maharashtra government told the legislative assembly on Wednesday that action has been initiated against those involved in an alleged fraud targeting fresh graduates with the promise of jobs at the Hinjewadi IT Park in Pune.
Labour Minister Akash Fundkar said his department promptly intervened after reports claimed that nearly 1,000 fresh graduates were duped under the pretext of job offers. He said the case was handed over to the police, leading to the arrest of two accused individuals.
The issue was raised through a calling attention motion by MLA Shankar Jagtap, who also demanded the formation of a special investigation team to help victims recover their money.
Jagtap also raised concerns regarding "forced resignations and layoffs" in the IT sector, calling for clear regulations and legal protection for employees.
Fundkar said efforts are underway to ensure justice for the affected youth and to prevent such incidents from recurring. He said the government is working towards framing "clear rules to regulate issues such as forced resignations and job terminations in the IT sector".
He said complaints from IT sector employees are first addressed through conciliation by the Labour Department, and if unresolved, are referred to labour or industrial courts.
The minister also said that provisions under the Centre's new labour codes include setting up a separate tribunal for the IT sector, which will be implemented in the state once the relevant rules are finalised.