Work slip scam: Haryana government strict; Anil Vij said - "We do not hide scams"

Chief Minister Nayab Saini has now taken action on the Rs. 1,500 crore work slip scam in Haryana. CM Saini has ordered an investigation in the remaining nine districts as well. This was confirmed by Labor Minister Anil Vij himself. He stated that he had written to the Chief Minister requesting a high-level investigation, and the Chief Minister has also ordered that the investigation be completed immediately in the remaining nine districts so that a decision can be taken in this matter.

Energy, Transport, and Labor Minister Anil Vij strongly retorted to Congress leader Randeep Surjewala's allegations of corruption against the government in the Labor Department work slip scam, saying, "Surjewala ji, we don't hide scams like you do. The scam has happened, it has been exposed, and a high-level investigation is being conducted."

Vij himself exposed the scam

Cabinet Minister Anil Vij had stated two days ago that he had recently held a board meeting. In this meeting, irregularities were discovered in the appointment of board members, as well as in the distribution of benefits to construction workers. He immediately ordered an investigation, which revealed irregularities in six districts.

Work Slip Verification After Identification of Irregularities

Minister Anil Vij stated that the initial investigation was conducted in Hisar, Kaithal, Jind, Sirsa, Faridabad, and Bhiwani districts, where numerous irregularities were found. Subsequently, the Deputy Commissioners of all districts in the state were asked to form district-level committees.

These committees comprised officials from the Labor Department and three other officials. These committees are examining online work slips issued between August 2023 and March 2025. The investigation began approximately four months ago, and 100% of the verification has been completed in 13 districts.

5.46 Lakh Work Slips Found Illegal

Anil Vij further stated that a total of 599,758 work slips were issued in these 13 districts, of which only 53,249 were found to be genuine. The remaining 546,509 were found to be incorrect. Similarly, the names of 221,517 laborers were registered, but after investigation, only 14,240 were found to be genuine, while the names of 193,756 laborers were found to be fraudulent. This implies a large number of incorrect work slips and the names of fake laborers were registered.

Fake Registration of Entire Villages

Anil Vij said that it has become clear that in many places, entire villages obtained fraudulent registrations and work slips so that those who are not entitled to the schemes can also benefit from government schemes. A worker receives benefits of up to ₹2.5 lakh from various schemes, which is causing significant losses to the government. This is outright loot, costing the government hundreds of crores of rupees.

Instructions to not accept new applications

Vij said that investigating committees are examining everything, such as whether the worksite is genuine, whether the worker was involved in the work, and who the owner is. The Right to Service deadlines have been suspended during the investigation.

Saral Centers have been instructed not to accept new applications, and all grievance redressal platforms have been provided with the necessary information. Pension schemes that have already been approved have not been suspended, but benefits for schemes such as death, accident, and funeral assistance are being disbursed as quickly as possible.