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Exemption in respect to the Amelia Coal Mines alloted to THDC

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-03042025-262246) on 3 April 2025, filed under Extra Ordinary, related to the OSH & Working Conditions Code, 2020. The purpose of this notification is to protect the interests of contract workers in coal mining operations and ensure they receive fair wages and benefits.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-03042025-262246
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
Related Code OSH & Working Conditions Code, 2020
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Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers in the coal mining sector must review and revise their wage and benefit structures for contract workers to comply with the high-power committee's determinations. They must also maintain detailed records of wages and benefits paid to contract workers.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerMine ManagerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
Mining

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under the Mines Act, 1952, and the Code on Wages, 2019, for non-compliance

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Mines Act, 1952
  • Code on Wages, 2019

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to protect the interests of contract workers in coal mining operations and ensure they receive fair wages and benefits.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a gazette notification exempting Amelia Coal Mines allotted to THDC, mandating contract workers in coal mining operations to receive wages and benefits as determined by a high-power committee. This move aims to ensure fair compensation and benefits for contract workers in the coal mining sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-03042025-262246)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 03-Apr-2025.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-03042025-262246 about?
The purpose of this notification is to protect the interests of contract workers in coal mining operations and ensure they receive fair wages and benefits.
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 OSH & Working Conditions Code, 2020.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-03042025-262246?
Employers in the coal mining sector must review and revise their wage and benefit structures for contract workers to comply with the high-power committee's determinations. They must also maintain detailed records of wages and benefits paid to contract workers. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-03042025-262246?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Mine Manager, Employer across the Mining sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-03042025-262246?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under the Mines Act, 1952, and the Code on Wages, 2019, for non-compliance.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·