If we look to the licence issued to the Principle Employer under Contract Labour (R. R) Act, they are issued to some sundry work such as loading-unloading, painting, gardening, packing etc., and in reality the contract labour is used mainly for the production. It is also issued on the context that, it is not possible for the Principle Employer to use his permanent workers and so the contract worker required to be engaged. On this back drop, if we consider the above Pratidnya-Patra which is to be endorsed by the contract worker, it appears that the papers are only made look nice without the taking any meaning or substance to them. In the declaration a few things are mentioned such as discipline, diligence, no theft, safety rules etc. Why not also add that the provisions of Constitution, Indian Penal Code, Contract Act, Factories Act, ESI Act, PF Act and all such acts are binding on him and that in case of its violation, he is punishable.?
Rules of discipline, good behaviour, diligence, good conduct, safety rules, regularity and punctuality etc. became automatically binding on the worker. There is no need to have a declaration from him to that effect. Instead, it is better to have a booklet having rules of guidance, in cases of emergency what he has to take care of, first-aid help, etc. This will help the contract worker to get himself trained and because of which there are chances of self discipline. The Principle employer may organize training camps to educate them and thus increase industrial literacy.
Mere getting declarations on paper may not be a correct answer.