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Exemption from deployment of Contract Labour in various depots of Food Corporation of India

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-16072025-264698) on 16 July 2025 (issued 15-Jul-2025), filed under Extra Ordinary, related to the OSH & Working Conditions Code, 2020. The purpose of this notification is to provide an exemption from the deployment of contract labour in various depots of the Food Corporation of India, promoting flexibility in workforce management.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-16072025-264698
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 the exemption is utilized in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the notification, and maintain accurate records of contract labour deployment. They must also comply with applicable labour laws and regulations.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
Food ProcessingLogisticsService Sector

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 23 of 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 an exemption from the deployment of contract labour in various depots of the Food Corporation of India, promoting flexibility in workforce management.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has granted an extended exemption for employing contract labour across various Food Corporation of India depots and railheads, as per the Gazette Notification ID: CG-DL-E-16072025-264698 dated 15-Jul-2025. This exemption aims to facilitate the operational requirements of the Food Corporation of India while ensuring compliance with labour regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-16072025-264698)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 16-Jul-2025.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-16072025-264698 about?
The purpose of this notification is to provide an exemption from the deployment of contract labour in various depots of the Food Corporation of India, promoting flexibility in workforce management.
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-16072025-264698?
Employers must ensure that the exemption is utilized in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the notification, and maintain accurate records of contract labour deployment. They must also comply with applicable labour laws and regulations. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-16072025-264698?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer across the Food Processing, Logistics, Service Sector sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-16072025-264698?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 23 of the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·