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Exemption to Neyveli Lignite Corporation Talabira II and Talabira III

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-11082025-265352) on 11 August 2025, filed under Extra Ordinary, related to the OSH & Working Conditions Code, 2020. The purpose of this notification is to provide a specific exemption to Neyveli Lignite Corporation while safeguarding the interests of contract workers in the mining industry.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-11082025-265352
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 must ensure that contract labourers in the exempted coal blocks receive protected wages and bonuses as per the exemption terms. They should also review and update their labour contracts and compliance documents accordingly.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerMine Manager
Industries Impacted:
Mining

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to provide a specific exemption to Neyveli Lignite Corporation while safeguarding the interests of contract workers in the mining industry.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has granted a contract labour exemption to Neyveli Lignite Corporation for the Talabira II and III Coal Blocks, ensuring wage and bonus protections for workers. This exemption aims to balance the needs of the corporation with the rights of contract labourers in the mining sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-11082025-265352)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 11-Aug-2025.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-11082025-265352 about?
The purpose of this notification is to provide a specific exemption to Neyveli Lignite Corporation while safeguarding the interests of contract workers in the mining industry.
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-11082025-265352?
Employers must ensure that contract labourers in the exempted coal blocks receive protected wages and bonuses as per the exemption terms. They should also review and update their labour contracts and compliance documents accordingly. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-11082025-265352?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Mine Manager across the Mining sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-11082025-265352?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·