Labour Code Advisor

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Notification regarding appointment of Chief Inspector and Inspector Cum Facilitator in case of major ports under the OSH and WC Code 2020

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-18052026-272654) on 18 May 2026 (issued 13-May-2026), filed under Extra Ordinary. The purpose of this notification is to ensure effective implementation and enforcement of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 in major ports by designating appropriate authorities.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-18052026-272654
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
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Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers and port authorities must ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 and cooperate with the appointed Chief Inspector and Inspector Cum Facilitator. They must also provide necessary support and resources to these authorities to facilitate their duties.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerPort Authority
Industries Impacted:
Shipping and PortsTransportationAll

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 33 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to ensure effective implementation and enforcement of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 in major ports by designating appropriate authorities.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a notification regarding the appointment of Chief Inspector and Inspector Cum Facilitator for major ports under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. This move aims to strengthen the enforcement of occupational safety and health standards in major ports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-18052026-272654)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 18-May-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-18052026-272654 about?
The purpose of this notification is to ensure effective implementation and enforcement of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 in major ports by designating appropriate authorities.
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.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-18052026-272654?
Employers and port authorities must ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 and cooperate with the appointed Chief Inspector and Inspector Cum Facilitator. They must also provide necessary support and resources to these authorities to facilitate their duties. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-18052026-272654?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Port Authority across the Shipping and Ports, Transportation, All sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-18052026-272654?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 33 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.

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