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Draft Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions (Metalliferous Mines) Regulations, 2026 prescribed under section 136 of the OSH and WC Code, 2020 for Mine Workers.

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-11022026-270040) on 11 February 2026 (issued 04-Feb-2026), filed under Extra Ordinary, related to the OSH & Working Conditions Code, 2020. The purpose of this notification is to solicit public feedback and comments on the draft regulations to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of mine workers in metalliferous mines.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-11022026-270040
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (i)
Related Code OSH & Working Conditions Code, 2020
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Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers and mine managers must review the draft regulations and provide feedback to the Ministry of Labour and Employment within the stipulated timeframe to ensure compliance with the proposed safety and health standards. They must also prepare to implement the new regulations once finalized.

Target Roles:
Mine ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
Mining

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under section 138 of the OSH and WC Code, 2020

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
  • OSH and WC Code, 2020

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to solicit public feedback and comments on the draft regulations to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of mine workers in metalliferous mines.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a draft notification for the Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions (Metalliferous Mines) Regulations, 2026, aiming to enhance the safety and working conditions of mine workers under the OSH and WC Code, 2020. The draft regulations are prescribed under section 136 of the OSH and WC Code, 2020, and are subject to feedback and revisions before finalization.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-11022026-270040)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 11-Feb-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-11022026-270040 about?
The purpose of this notification is to solicit public feedback and comments on the draft regulations to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of mine workers in metalliferous mines.
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-11022026-270040?
Employers and mine managers must review the draft regulations and provide feedback to the Ministry of Labour and Employment within the stipulated timeframe to ensure compliance with the proposed safety and health standards. They must also prepare to implement the new regulations once finalized. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-11022026-270040?
This notification primarily targets Mine Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer across the Mining sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-11022026-270040?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under section 138 of the OSH and WC Code, 2020.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·