Pravasi Legal Cell

PLC has submitted a representation to the MEA for issuing guidelines to the Indian embassies in foreign countries to ensure that the mortal remains of Indians who were died abroad due to the COVID-19 virus are cremated with dignity.

Considering the COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent global economic crisis, Pravasi Legal Cell has submitted a representation to the Ministry of Finance, Government of India requesting to declare moratorium for a period of 12 months on all loans taken by the citizens in general and the Indian emigrants in particular. Please find a copy of the representation submitted to the Ministry. In order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, kindly avoid unnecessary travelling a nd follow the instructions given by the respective governments. Be safe, Thank you.

We are happy to inform you that as of now 13 states have responded positively to the PIL filed by PLC in the Supreme Court of India, seeking directions for establishing online RTI portals across all Indian states. The remaining states are directed to file their response before the next hearing date. Please find a PLC Press Release on the same. In News Marunadan Malayai:  https://www.marunadanmalayali.com/news/india/rti-180197 Gulf News:  https://www.topgulfnews.com/post/6721/kuwait-gcc-gulfnews-topgulfnews Kerala Kaumudi: https://keralakaumudi.com/news/news.php?id=264213&u=rti Deepika: https://www.deepika.com/nri/Pravasi_News.aspx?nriCode=NRI6&newscode=115447 Tejas News: https://www.thejasnews.com/latestnews/states-have-prepared-an-online-portal-to-submit-applications-under-the-rti-act-127885 Sathyam Online: https://www.sathyamonline.com/national-news-673/

Pravasi Legal Cell conducted a Niyamavedi on the “Rights of Inter-State Migrant Labourers” at YMCA Auditorium, Perumbavoor, Kerala on March 8, 2020. Shri. Benny Behanan, Member of Parliament, inaugurated the Niyamavedi. During the inaugural address, he promised that steps would be taken to protect the rights of the interstate migrant labourers in Kerala. Adv. Eldhose Kunnapilly, MLA, Perumbavoor was the Guest of Honour. During the Niyamavedi, Shri. Benny Behanan MP released a leaflet in Hindi, detailing various rights of inter-state migrant labourers. Adv. Eldhose Kunnapilly, MLA Perumbavoor, received the first copy. Adv. Jose Abraham, President, Pravasi Legal Cell, Smt. Sathy Jayakrishnan, Chairperson, Perumbavoor Municipality, Smt. Laisamma George, Director, Milma, Adv. Sapna Raj M, Project Manager, Rajagiri OutREACH Migrant Centre and Shri. Mukthar P. A., Manager, J. H. S. School, Perumbavoor spoke on the topic. Adv. D B Binu, President, Pravasi Legal Cell (Ke...

Pravasi Legal Cell Kerala Chapter is organising a Niyamavedi on “Rights of Inter-State Migrant Labourers” on March 8, 2020 (Sunday) at YMCA Hall, Perumbavoor, Kerala at 2.00 pm. Hon’ble Member of Parliament Shri. Benny Behanan MP will inaugurate the Niyamavedi. Adv. Eldhose Kunnampilly, MLA, Perumbavoor will be the Guest of Honour. Adv. N C Mohanan, Chairman, Transformers and Electricals Kerala Limited and Adv. Jose Abraham, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India & National President, Pravasi Legal Cell will speak on the topic. Adv. D B Binu, President, Pravasi Legal Cell (Kerala Chapter) will preside over the Niyamavedi. Smt. Sathy Jayakrishnan, Municipal Chairperson, Perumbavoor Municipality, Smt. Laisamma George, Director, Milma, Smt. Nisha Vinayan, Deputy Chairperson, Perumbavoor Municipality, Shri. Faisal. P. A, Circle Inspector, SHO Perumbavoor, Shri. K. R. Manoj, Circle Inspector, SHO Kuruppampady, Shri. T M Zakir Hussain ,KPCC, General Secretary, Shri...

Many thanks to the Ministry of External Affairs for taking the necessary action on the representation submitted by Pravasi Legal Cell. Earlier Kuwait has issued a circular stating that all passengers coming from 10 countries, including India, must produce a medical certificate to prove that they are free from corona virus. And the circular said that the medical certificate must be issued by health centers approved by the Kuwait embassy in each country. Where countries in Kuwait has no embassy, medical centers issuing the certificates must be accredited by these countries’ health authorities. This created a lot of difficulties and confusions among the Indian Emigrant who are travelling to Kuwait. Against this circular the Pravasi Legal Cell submitted a representation on same day to the MEA explaining the practical difficulty in obtaining such certificate, which will affect large number of Indians working in Kuwait and also people currently on vacation in India. As Dr. T V N...