Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 alongwith Rules

This comprehensive edition of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 alongwith Rules is an essential resource on India’s legal framework to eradicate manual scavenging and promote social justice. The Act prohibits employment of persons as manual scavengers, prescribes offences and penalties for violations, and lays down rehabilitation measures and welfare schemes for affected individuals. The book provides detailed commentary on statutory provisions, compliance requirements, rehabilitation programs, and enforcement mechanisms. It includes case law, procedural guidance, and government schemes facilitating skill development, financial assistance, and alternative employment opportunities for former manual scavengers. Special attention is given to safeguarding human dignity, monitoring employment practices, and ensuring strict legal compliance by employers and local authorities. Structured for clarity and practical use, this edition is indispensable for lawyers, labor officers, social welfare authorities, policymakers, NGOs, and students of labor or social justice law. Indexed sections, annotated provisions, and actionable guidance make it a definitive reference for understanding, enforcing, and complying with India’s law to eradicate manual scavenging and rehabilitate affected communities.