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Exempts the Coal Mines allotted to the Odisha Coal Power Limited

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-16092025-266196) on 16 September 2025, filed under Extra Ordinary, related to the OSH & Working Conditions Code, 2020. The purpose of this notification is to provide relief to the Coal Mines allotted to the Odisha Coal Power Limited by exempting them from certain contractual labour regulations.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-16092025-266196
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 Compliance Deadline: 2025-09-16

Action Required

Employers in the coal mining industry, specifically those associated with the Odisha Coal Power Limited, must review and update their contractual labour practices to ensure compliance with the exemption conditions. They should also maintain detailed records of their compliance with the Contract Labour Act.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerMine Manager
Industries Impacted:
MiningCoal

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 relief to the Coal Mines allotted to the Odisha Coal Power Limited by exempting them from certain contractual labour regulations.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a gazette notification exempting the Coal Mines allotted to the Odisha Coal Power Limited from certain provisions of the Contract Labour Act. This exemption has been granted after consultation with the Central Advisory Contract Labour Board, effective from the date of notification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-16092025-266196)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 16-Sep-2025.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-16092025-266196 about?
The purpose of this notification is to provide relief to the Coal Mines allotted to the Odisha Coal Power Limited by exempting them from certain contractual labour regulations.
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-16092025-266196?
Employers in the coal mining industry, specifically those associated with the Odisha Coal Power Limited, must review and update their contractual labour practices to ensure compliance with the exemption conditions. They should also maintain detailed records of their compliance with the Contract Labour Act. The compliance deadline is 2025-09-16.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-16092025-266196?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Mine Manager across the Mining, Coal sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-16092025-266196?
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 ·