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PUS FUEL GASES

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-09102025-266797) on 9 October 2025 (issued 07-Oct-2025), filed under Extra Ordinary, related to the Industrial Relations Code, 2020. The purpose of this notification is to bring the fuel gas industry under the purview of public utility services, thereby ensuring essential services are maintained and labour laws are strictly adhered to.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-09102025-266797
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 in the fuel gas sector must ensure compliance with labour laws and regulations applicable to public utility services, including maintaining essential services and adhering to strict labour standards. They must also review and update their HR policies and procedures to align with the new declaration.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
EnergyManufacturingMining

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, for non-compliance with public utility service regulations

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
  • Public Utility Services Regulations

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to bring the fuel gas industry under the purview of public utility services, thereby ensuring essential services are maintained and labour laws are strictly adhered to.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has declared the processing, production, and distribution of fuel gases like coal gas and natural gas as public utility services, which may impact industries involved in these activities. This declaration is expected to have implications for employers and employees in the fuel gas sector, particularly in terms of labour laws and regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-09102025-266797)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 09-Oct-2025.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-09102025-266797 about?
The purpose of this notification is to bring the fuel gas industry under the purview of public utility services, thereby ensuring essential services are maintained and labour laws are strictly adhered to.
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-09102025-266797?
Employers in the fuel gas sector must ensure compliance with labour laws and regulations applicable to public utility services, including maintaining essential services and adhering to strict labour standards. They must also review and update their HR policies and procedures to align with the new declaration. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-09102025-266797?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer across the Energy, Manufacturing, Mining sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-09102025-266797?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, for non-compliance with public utility service regulations.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·