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Number of Assistant Managers to be appointed in a coal mine to assist the Mine Manager

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-JH-E-18092025-266204) on 18 September 2025 (issued 16-Sep-2025), filed under Extra Ordinary, related to the OSH & Working Conditions Code, 2020. The purpose of this notification is to enhance safety and regulatory compliance in coal mines by standardizing the deployment of assistant managers.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-JH-E-18092025-266204
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 Compliance Deadline: 2025-09-16

Action Required

Employers in the coal mining sector must review and comply with the prescribed scales for deploying assistant managers based on AMH limits to ensure regulatory compliance. They must also ensure that the required number of assistant managers is appointed to assist the Mine Manager.

Target Roles:
Mine ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
Mining

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 119 of the Mines Act, 1952

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Mines Act, 1952
  • Mines Rules, 1955

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to enhance safety and regulatory compliance in coal mines by standardizing the deployment of assistant managers.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a gazette notification establishing specific scales for deploying assistant managers in open-cast mines based on Average Material Handled (AMH) limits. This notification aims to ensure adequate supervision and safety in coal mines by prescribing the number of assistant managers to be appointed to assist the Mine Manager.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-JH-E-18092025-266204)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 18-Sep-2025.
What is Gazette Notification CG-JH-E-18092025-266204 about?
The purpose of this notification is to enhance safety and regulatory compliance in coal mines by standardizing the deployment of assistant managers.
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-JH-E-18092025-266204?
Employers in the coal mining sector must review and comply with the prescribed scales for deploying assistant managers based on AMH limits to ensure regulatory compliance. They must also ensure that the required number of assistant managers is appointed to assist the Mine Manager. The compliance deadline is 2025-09-16.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-JH-E-18092025-266204?
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-JH-E-18092025-266204?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 119 of the Mines Act, 1952.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·