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Notification regarding hours of work for mines under the OSH and WC Code, 2020

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-notification-regarding-hours-of-work-for-mines-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020) on 2026-05-18, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to prescribe and regulate the hours of work for mines to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of mine workers.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID central-notification-regarding-hours-of-work-for-mines-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020
Category Labour Code
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-05-18

Action Required

Employers in the mining sector must review and comply with the prescribed hours of work to avoid non-compliance, ensuring a safer working environment for their employees. They must also maintain accurate records of working hours and ensure that workers are not exceeding the prescribed limits.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerFactory Manager
Industries Impacted:
Mining

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 64 of the OSH and WC Code, 2020, which may extend to Rs. 1 lakh or imprisonment for a term of up to 3 months, or both.

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
  • Section 25 of the OSH and WC Code, 2020

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers in the mining sector must review and comply with the prescribed hours of work to avoid non-compliance, ensuring a safer working environment for their employees. They must also maintain accurate records of working hours and ensure that workers are not exceeding the prescribed limits.
Compliance Deadline
Statutory PenaltyPenalty under Section 64 of the OSH and WC Code, 2020, which may extend to Rs. 1 lakh or imprisonment for a term of up to 3 months, or both.

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to prescribe and regulate the hours of work for mines to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of mine workers.

Summary

The Central Government has issued a notification regarding the hours of work for mines under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, aiming to regulate working hours in the mining sector. This notification is expected to impact the mining industry across the country, ensuring a safer working environment and better working conditions for mine workers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-notification-regarding-hours-of-work-for-mines-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020)?
Central issued this notification, published on 2026-05-18.
What is Gazette Notification central-notification-regarding-hours-of-work-for-mines-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020 about?
The purpose of this notification is to prescribe and regulate the hours of work for mines to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of mine workers.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification central-notification-regarding-hours-of-work-for-mines-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020?
Employers in the mining sector must review and comply with the prescribed hours of work to avoid non-compliance, ensuring a safer working environment for their employees. They must also maintain accurate records of working hours and ensure that workers are not exceeding the prescribed limits. The compliance deadline is 2026-05-18.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-notification-regarding-hours-of-work-for-mines-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Factory Manager across the Mining sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification central-notification-regarding-hours-of-work-for-mines-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 64 of the OSH and WC Code, 2020, which may extend to Rs. 1 lakh or imprisonment for a term of up to 3 months, or both..