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Exemption Notification of Food Corporation of India for Six Months

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-25092025-266410) on 25 September 2025 (issued 24-Sep-2025), filed under Extra Ordinary, related to the OSH & Working Conditions Code, 2020. The purpose of this notification is to provide temporary relief to the Food Corporation of India from contract labour regulations to ensure uninterrupted food grain handling and storage operations.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-25092025-266410
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
Related Code OSH & Working Conditions Code, 2020
Download PDF View Original on egazette.gov.in
Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-03-24

Action Required

Employers at the Food Corporation of India's godowns, depots, and railheads must ensure compliance with the exemption conditions and maintain records of contract labour engagement for the specified period. They should also review and update their contract labour policies to align with this exemption notification.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
Food ProcessingStorage and WarehousingAll

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 temporary relief to the Food Corporation of India from contract labour regulations to ensure uninterrupted food grain handling and storage operations.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued an exemption notification for the Food Corporation of India, allowing its godowns, depots, and railheads to be exempt from previous contract labour prohibitions for a period of six months. This exemption aims to facilitate the smooth operation of the Food Corporation of India's activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-25092025-266410)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 25-Sep-2025.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-25092025-266410 about?
The purpose of this notification is to provide temporary relief to the Food Corporation of India from contract labour regulations to ensure uninterrupted food grain handling and storage operations.
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-25092025-266410?
Employers at the Food Corporation of India's godowns, depots, and railheads must ensure compliance with the exemption conditions and maintain records of contract labour engagement for the specified period. They should also review and update their contract labour policies to align with this exemption notification. The compliance deadline is 2026-03-24.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-25092025-266410?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer across the Food Processing, Storage and Warehousing, All sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-25092025-266410?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·