Nengbapara workers’ wages remain unpaid under VB-G RAM G; BDO assures release within two days
Nengbapara, October 15, 2026: Job card holders of Nengbapara village in West Garo Hills district have raised concerns over the non-payment of wages for 14 days of work undertaken under the VB-G RAM G scheme, urging the authorities to release their outstanding dues along with admissible compensation for the delay.
According to a press release issued by concerned citizen Briwat Sangma, the workers carried out their assigned work at Nengbapara VEC from September 7 to September 22, 2026. Although the muster roll was closed on September 22, the wages had reportedly not been credited to the workers’ accounts.
The villagers said the delay had caused concern among the affected job card holders, who had completed their work but were still waiting for payment. They urged the authorities to ensure that workers receive their wages within the prescribed timeframe and are not subjected to unnecessary delays in receiving their rightful earnings.
Citing Schedule II, Paragraph 6 of the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, the villagers stated that wages must be paid within 15 days of the closure of the muster roll. They also highlighted the provision for delay compensation at the rate of 0.05 per cent per day from the 16th day onwards, subject to the applicable rules.
Seeking immediate intervention, a delegation of villagers led by Briwat Sangma and Singren Sangma, Vice President of the AHAM Bawagre Sub-Unit, met the In-Charge Block Development Officer (BDO) of Tikrikilla Development Block on October 14.
During the meeting, the delegation submitted a formal representation requesting the urgent release of the pending wages and payment of admissible delay compensation in accordance with the applicable provisions. The In-Charge BDO reportedly assured the delegation that the matter would be examined and the outstanding wages released within two days.
The affected workers are now awaiting the fulfilment of the assurance, with the villagers urging the concerned authorities to resolve the matter promptly and ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive their full entitlements.
The villagers maintained that timely wage payments are essential to protect workers’ interests and ensure accountability in the implementation of employment schemes. The pending payments are expected to be resolved following the BDO’s assurance, while the affected workers await the actual release of their wages.