Labour Code Advisor

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Notification regarding officer to impose penalty in case of CLC under the OSH and WC Code 2020

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-19052026-272704) on 19 May 2026 (issued 14-May-2026), filed under Extra Ordinary. The purpose of this notification is to designate authorized officers to enforce the provisions of the OSH and WC Code 2020 and impose penalties on establishments that violate the Code.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-19052026-272704
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
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Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers must ensure compliance with the OSH and WC Code 2020 and cooperate with the designated officers during inspections and penalty proceedings. They must also maintain accurate records and provide necessary documentation to the authorized officers.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
AllManufacturingMiningService Sector

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under section 111(1) of the OSH and WC Code 2020

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • OSH and WC Code 2020
  • Section 111(1) of the OSH and WC Code 2020

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to designate authorized officers to enforce the provisions of the OSH and WC Code 2020 and impose penalties on establishments that violate the Code.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a notification appointing specific officers to impose penalties under the OSH and WC Code 2020, within their respective jurisdictions. This move aims to ensure effective enforcement of the Code and impose penalties on non-compliant establishments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-19052026-272704)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 19-May-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-19052026-272704 about?
The purpose of this notification is to designate authorized officers to enforce the provisions of the OSH and WC Code 2020 and impose penalties on establishments that violate the Code.
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-19052026-272704?
Employers must ensure compliance with the OSH and WC Code 2020 and cooperate with the designated officers during inspections and penalty proceedings. They must also maintain accurate records and provide necessary documentation to the authorized officers. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-19052026-272704?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All, Manufacturing, Mining, Service Sector sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-19052026-272704?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under section 111(1) of the OSH and WC Code 2020.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·