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Draft Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions Coal Mines Regulations 2026 prescribed under Section 136 of the OSH and WC Code 2020 for Mine workers

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-31012026-269692) on 31 January 2026 (issued 28-Jan-2026), filed under Extra Ordinary, related to the OSH & Working Conditions Code, 2020. The purpose of this notification is to prescribe occupational safety and health regulations for coal mine workers, ensuring their well-being and safety while at work.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-31012026-269692
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (i)
Related Code OSH & Working Conditions Code, 2020
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Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers in the coal mining sector must review and implement the draft regulations, ensuring compliance with the prescribed safety protocols and record-keeping requirements. They should also provide necessary training to their employees on the new regulations.

Target Roles:
Mine ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
Mining

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 141 of the OSH and WC Code 2020

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions Code 2020
  • DGMS regulations

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to prescribe occupational safety and health regulations for coal mine workers, ensuring their well-being and safety while at work.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a draft notification for the Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions Coal Mines Regulations 2026, which outlines extensive safety protocols and record-keeping requirements for mine workers. The regulations aim to ensure a safe working environment in coal mines, prescribing specific machinery operation bye-laws under DGMS regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-31012026-269692)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 31-Jan-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-31012026-269692 about?
The purpose of this notification is to prescribe occupational safety and health regulations for coal mine workers, ensuring their well-being and safety while at work.
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-31012026-269692?
Employers in the coal mining sector must review and implement the draft regulations, ensuring compliance with the prescribed safety protocols and record-keeping requirements. They should also provide necessary training to their employees on the new regulations. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-31012026-269692?
This notification primarily targets Mine Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer across the Mining sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-31012026-269692?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 141 of the OSH and WC Code 2020.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·