I suspect a family in Kolkata is trapped in bonded labour, what does the state bonded labour rescue scheme provide?

Bonded labour rescue is governed by West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 read with the central Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act applicable in Kolkata. The Calcutta High Court has held that the state must identify, rescue and rehabilitate bonded labourers.

You can complain to the district magistrate and the labour department. The vigilance committee conducts the rescue and issues a release certificate.

The rescued labourer is entitled to immediate relief and rehabilitation assistance. The employer is prosecuted and his property can be attached.

The state must provide alternative livelihood to the rescued family. Failure to act on a complaint is challengeable before the Calcutta High Court.