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Karnataka HC issues notice on Uber plea against gig workers law
The Karnataka High Court has issued notices to the central and state governments on a petition by Uber India challenging the constitutional validity of the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and…
The Story in Brief
The Karnataka High Court has issued notices to the central and state governments on a petition by Uber India challenging the constitutional validity of the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2025 and its rules. Justice Suraj Govindaraj ordered notices to the Karnataka chief secretary, labour department principal secretary, Union labour ministry and the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers Welfare Board.
The court also clarified its July 3 interim order directing Uber to deposit the second instalment of the welfare cess, giving the company till August 7 to comply. The registry has been asked to club Uber's petition with similar pleas by IAMAI, Swiggy and Zomato. The next hearing is on August 24.
The Indian Opinion
Tech firms cry 'unconstitutional' and 'undue burden' every time a state tries to tax or regulate them. But gig workers have zero job security or benefits today. The real test is whether this welfare cess, presumably a small percentage of each ride or delivery, actually covers workers' healthcare or accident insurance. Watch if the companies comply with the deposit while fighting the law, or stall completely.
Source: thehansindia.com
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