The Delhi High Court today sought the response of the Centre and the Chief Labour Commissioner on a plea by a labour enforcement officer claiming he was not protected despite being a whistleblower. <br/><br/>'The court asked the government to place on record whether it carried out any inquiry on his complaint alleging corruption against the Regional Labour Commissioner at Ranchi and assault by some of the staff there. The court issued notice to the Ministry of Labour and the Chief Labour Commissioner and sought their reply by May 9. During the hearing, the ministry contended that an inquiry was held, but nothing as alleged by the whistleblower was found.