Question

What legal recourse is available if a worker under MGNREGA is not provided work or if payments are delayed?

• A. File an appeal to the Gram Panchayat
• B. File a case in court
• C. Write to the Prime Minister’s Office
• D. Report to the local police station

Answer 1

Answer:

B. File a case in court

If work is not provided under MGNREGA or payments are delayed, beneficiaries have the legal right to file a case in court. This is part of the scheme's legal provisions to ensure transparency and accountability.