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Exemption from deploying of Contract Labour in PGIMER Chandigarh in respect of various works

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-30072025-265120) on 30 July 2025, filed under Extra Ordinary, related to the Code on Wages, 2019. The purpose of this notification is to provide a temporary exemption to PGIMER Chandigarh from the provisions related to contract labour, promoting efficient hospital management and compliance with labour laws.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-30072025-265120
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
Related Code Code on Wages, 2019
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2027-07-30

Action Required

Employers must ensure that contract labourers are paid equal wages for equal work and maintain detailed records of the same. They should also review their existing contracts and labour deployment strategies to comply with the exemption conditions.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
HealthcareService Sector

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 21 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 a temporary exemption to PGIMER Chandigarh from the provisions related to contract labour, promoting efficient hospital management and compliance with labour laws.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has granted a two-year exemption to PGIMER Chandigarh from deploying contract labour for various works, subject to the condition of paying equal wages for equal work. This exemption aims to facilitate the hospital's operations while ensuring fair labour practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-30072025-265120)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 30-Jul-2025.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-30072025-265120 about?
The purpose of this notification is to provide a temporary exemption to PGIMER Chandigarh from the provisions related to contract labour, promoting efficient hospital management and compliance with labour laws.
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 Code on Wages, 2019.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-30072025-265120?
Employers must ensure that contract labourers are paid equal wages for equal work and maintain detailed records of the same. They should also review their existing contracts and labour deployment strategies to comply with the exemption conditions. The compliance deadline is 2027-07-30.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-30072025-265120?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer across the Healthcare, Service Sector sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-30072025-265120?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 21 of the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·