I saw children working in a factory in Kolhapur, how can I rescue them under the state child labour rescue scheme?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Child labour rescue is governed by Maharashtra Rent Control Act 1999 read with the central Child Labour Act applicable in Kolhapur. The Bombay High Court has held that the state must rescue and rehabilitate children employed in contravention of the statute.

You can complain to the district task force, the labour department and the child welfare committee. The raid must be conducted by the designated inspector with the police.

The rescued child is produced before the child welfare committee for rehabilitation. The employer is liable to a penalty and prosecution under the statute.

The state must provide compensation and bridge education to the rescued child. Inaction by the authorities is challengeable before the Bombay High Court.