Labour Code Advisor

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Notification under Sub Rule 3 of Rule 163 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-JH-E-15072026-274512) on 15 July 2026 (issued 13-Jul-2026), filed under Extra Ordinary. The purpose of this notification is to enforce and regulate occupational safety and health standards in workplaces across India.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-JH-E-15072026-274512
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (i)
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-12-31

Action Required

Employers must review and update their safety protocols and working conditions to comply with the amended rules and regulations. They must also ensure that all employees are aware of and trained on the new safety standards.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerMine Manager
Industries Impacted:
ManufacturingMiningService SectorAll

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 14 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026
  • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to enforce and regulate occupational safety and health standards in workplaces across India.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a notification under Sub Rule 3 of Rule 163 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, to ensure a safe working environment for employees. This notification aims to enforce stricter safety protocols and working conditions across various industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-JH-E-15072026-274512)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 15-Jul-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-JH-E-15072026-274512 about?
The purpose of this notification is to enforce and regulate occupational safety and health standards in workplaces across India.
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-JH-E-15072026-274512?
Employers must review and update their safety protocols and working conditions to comply with the amended rules and regulations. They must also ensure that all employees are aware of and trained on the new safety standards. The compliance deadline is 2026-12-31.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-JH-E-15072026-274512?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Mine Manager across the Manufacturing, Mining, Service Sector, All sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-JH-E-15072026-274512?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 14 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·