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Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-01072025-264283) on 1 July 2025, filed under Extra Ordinary, related to the Industrial Relations Code, 2020. The purpose of this notification is to ensure uninterrupted essential services in the food industry by bringing it under the purview of public utility services for a limited duration.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-01072025-264283
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
Related Code Industrial Relations Code, 2020
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2025-12-31

Action Required

Employers in the food industry must comply with the labour laws applicable to public utility services, including those related to strikes, lockouts, and essential services maintenance. They should review and update their HR policies and procedures accordingly.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
Food ProcessingManufacturing

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, for non-compliance with the provisions applicable to public utility services

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to ensure uninterrupted essential services in the food industry by bringing it under the purview of public utility services for a limited duration.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has declared industries engaged in food stuffs as a public utility service for a period of six months, effective from 01-Jul-2025. This declaration implies that these industries will be subject to specific labour laws and regulations applicable to public utility services during this period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-01072025-264283)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 01-Jul-2025.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-01072025-264283 about?
The purpose of this notification is to ensure uninterrupted essential services in the food industry by bringing it under the purview of public utility services for a limited duration.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official gazette PDF is published on egazette.gov.in. An archived copy is also available for download directly from this page, in case the official portal is temporarily unavailable.
Which Labour Code does this notification relate to?
This notification relates to the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-01072025-264283?
Employers in the food industry must comply with the labour laws applicable to public utility services, including those related to strikes, lockouts, and essential services maintenance. They should review and update their HR policies and procedures accordingly. The compliance deadline is 2025-12-31.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-01072025-264283?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer across the Food Processing, Manufacturing sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-01072025-264283?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, for non-compliance with the provisions applicable to public utility services.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·