Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 alongwith Rules, 1976

This volume reproduces the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 together with the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Rules, 1976 in a concise, user-friendly format for legal, administrative and field use. The Act provides the legal framework to abolish bonded labour, erase bonded debts, criminalise bonded labour practices, and designate responsibilities for identification, release and rehabilitation. The Rules detail operational mechanisms — District and Sub-Divisional Vigilance Committees, forms and procedures for release, rehabilitation plans, reporting requirements and coordination with State authorities. This edition includes a clear table of contents, section headings and an index of key provisions (offences, penalties, rehabilitation entitlements), enabling quick lookup during rescue operations, legal drafting or training sessions. Ideal for NGOs working on labour rights, labour department officers, social workers, legal aid counsels and academic courses on labour law and human rights, the book bridges statutory text with practical enforcement needs and points readers to official government resources for implementation. Includes guidance notes on institutional roles and the practical steps to secure release and rehabilitation for freed bonded labourers.