But no jobs were given to them. My appeal to this Government is that all the disputes with reference to the land issues should be decided in the Lok Adalats since the Courts take a lot of time in deciding these matters. My last point is regarding the 30 per cent solatium that is to be given. Originally, interest was given on that solatium amount as well. Now, that position is being challenged in the Supreme Court by prefering an appeal.
Appeal takes a very long time.
Under the Workmen s Compensation Act, when an appeal is preferred, that amount has to be deposited in the Court. But that provision is not applicable in this case as a result of which they drag it on for several years and the people are left in lurch. That is a draconian law which has been passed. I request that there should be a provision in the Act that immediately after the award is passed, a person, who intends to prefer an appeal, should be asked to deposit the entire amount, making a provision to withdraw half of the amount itself. I request the Government to consider this amendment in the interest of the people who have been suffering.