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Appointing Officers to impose penalty under section 85(1) of the Industrial Relations Code 2020

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-08052026-272347) on 8 May 2026, filed under Extra Ordinary, related to the Industrial Relations Code, 2020. The purpose of this notification is to designate authorized officers for imposing penalties under the Industrial Relations Code 2020 to ensure effective enforcement of labour laws.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-08052026-272347
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

Action Required

Employers and HR departments must ensure compliance with the Industrial Relations Code 2020 and cooperate with the appointed officers during enforcement activities. They should also review their internal policies and procedures to avoid any penalties under section 85(1).

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under section 85(1) of the Industrial Relations Code 2020

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Industrial Relations Code 2020
  • Section 85(1)

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to designate authorized officers for imposing penalties under the Industrial Relations Code 2020 to ensure effective enforcement of labour laws.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a gazette notification appointing officers to impose penalties under section 85(1) of the Industrial Relations Code 2020, detailing the regions assigned to Regional Labour Commissioners (Central) for enforcement purposes. This move aims to strengthen the enforcement of labour laws and ensure compliance with the Industrial Relations Code 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-08052026-272347)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 08-May-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-08052026-272347 about?
The purpose of this notification is to designate authorized officers for imposing penalties under the Industrial Relations Code 2020 to ensure effective enforcement of labour laws.
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-08052026-272347?
Employers and HR departments must ensure compliance with the Industrial Relations Code 2020 and cooperate with the appointed officers during enforcement activities. They should also review their internal policies and procedures to avoid any penalties under section 85(1). No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-08052026-272347?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-08052026-272347?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under section 85(1) of the Industrial Relations Code 2020.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·