The draft of the Karnataka Motor Transport and Other Allied Workers Social Security and Welfare Rules, 2024, was published in a notification dated March 16, 2024, in the Karnataka Gazette dated March 19, 2024. As per the Karnataka Motor Transport and Other Allied Workers Social Security and Welfare Act 2024 (Karnataka Act 13 of 2024), objections or suggestions were invited from all affected parties within thirty days from its official Gazette publication on March 19, 2024. This notification was published on June 29, 2024.
After due consideration of received objections and suggestions, the state government has exercised its authority under the Act to formulate the Karnataka Motor Transport and Other Allied Workers Social Security and Welfare Rules, 2024. These rules encompass provisions for the tenure and resignation of board members, procedures for filling vacancies, and the collection of cess from transport establishments. Additionally, they outline the registration process for workers, criteria for accident benefits, education assistance, and maternity benefits.
These rules aim to establish a robust framework ensuring the welfare and security of motor transport and allied workers in Karnataka, fostering transparency and equitable treatment across the sector.
