Head - International Coordinator
We are happy to inform you that as per the decision of Pravasi Legal Cell's Governing Body, Mr. Shahid Vakkayil has been appointed as International Coordinator. We wish him all the best.
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Adv. Abraham welcomed M. P. Joseph IAS into PLC
Shri. M P Joseph Menacherry IAS served as the District Collector of Ernakulam, Labour Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala and has over 20 years' experience of working with the International Labour Organization (ILO). Thank you so much for your goodwill and insights and cordial welcome into the family of Pravasi Legal Cell.
Letter of appreciation from Embassy of Austria
Embassy of Austria sending its letter of appreciation to Pravasi Legal Cell for the services the Cell extended to one of its citizens. We are delighted.
Suggestions on repatriation of mortal remains has sent to all the major National Political Parties
A copy of the suggestions regarding repatriation of mortal remains that Pravasi Legal Cell has sent to all the major National Political Parties to be considered for inclusion into their Manifesto for the General Election – 2019
Head - North America
We are happy to inform you that as per the decision of Pravasi Legal Cell's Governing Body, Mr. Tomy Kokkat has been appointed as Head - North America. He will coordinate all the activities of PLC in the region. We wish him all the best.
Head - Middle East and African Region
We are happy to inform you that as per the decision of Pravasi Legal Cell's Governing Body, Mr. Jayesh Sebastian has been appointed as Head - Middle East and African Region. He will coordinate all the activities of PLC in the region. We wish him all the best.
Pravasi Legal Cell submits a Memorandum to MEA citing concerns over Illegal Emigration
Pravasi Legal Cell has submitted a memorandum to the Ministry of External Affairs expressing concern over illegal emigration happening from various places in the country and requesting the Central Government to take necessary actions to address this matter. In the memorandum, Legal Cell has highlighted many instances of illegal emigration that have happened in the recent years. Among them, is the recent case of illegal emigration that took place from the Munambham Harbor in the state of Kerala in the month of January 2019. It is learned that many people including women and children were trafficked in a fishing Boat named “Deva Matha”. It is assumed that they are taken to foreign countries without undergoing emigration processes and taking necessary safety precautions. The exact number of victims remains unknown, but is estimated to be about 150. Memorandum also mentions about a few more instances of illegal emigration and the case of online duping in the name of foreign recru...