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Draft OSH and WC (Central) Rules, 2025

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-31122025-268944) on 31 December 2025 (issued 30-Dec-2025), filed under Extra Ordinary, related to the OSH & Working Conditions Code, 2020. The purpose of this notification is to solicit public comments and feedback on the proposed draft rules to ensure effective implementation of the OSH Code 2020.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-31122025-268944
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 and establishments in the affected sectors must review the draft rules and provide feedback to the Ministry of Labour and Employment. They should also prepare to comply with the new reporting formats and requirements once the rules are finalized.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerMine ManagerFactory Manager
Industries Impacted:
ManufacturingMiningConstruction

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 34 of the OSH Code 2020

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • OSH Code 2020
  • OSH and WC (Central) Rules, 2025

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to solicit public comments and feedback on the proposed draft rules to ensure effective implementation of the OSH Code 2020.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a draft notification for the OSH and WC (Central) Rules, 2025, which provides draft forms and reporting formats for factories, mines, and construction sectors under the OSH Code 2020. This draft aims to streamline the reporting and compliance process for occupational safety and health in these sectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-31122025-268944)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 31-Dec-2025.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-31122025-268944 about?
The purpose of this notification is to solicit public comments and feedback on the proposed draft rules to ensure effective implementation of the OSH Code 2020.
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-31122025-268944?
Employers and establishments in the affected sectors must review the draft rules and provide feedback to the Ministry of Labour and Employment. They should also prepare to comply with the new reporting formats and requirements once the rules are finalized. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-31122025-268944?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Mine Manager, Factory Manager across the Manufacturing, Mining, Construction sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-31122025-268944?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 34 of the OSH Code 2020.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·