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Notification regarding officer for composition of offences in case of major ports under the OSH and WC Code, 2020

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-notification-regarding-officer-for-composition-of-offences-in-case-of-major-ports-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020) on 2026-05-18, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to designate a specific officer for the composition of offences in major ports, ensuring effective implementation of the OSH and WC Code, 2020.

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Gazette ID central-notification-regarding-officer-for-composition-of-offences-in-case-of-major-ports-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020
Category Labour Code
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Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers and HR departments in major ports must ensure compliance with the OSH and WC Code, 2020, and identify the designated officer for composition of offences. They must also be aware of the procedures for compounding offences and the associated penalties.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerFactory Manager
Industries Impacted:
ManufacturingPort and ShippingAll

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers and HR departments in major ports must ensure compliance with the OSH and WC Code, 2020, and identify the designated officer for composition of offences. They must also be aware of the procedures for compounding offences and the associated penalties.

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to designate a specific officer for the composition of offences in major ports, ensuring effective implementation of the OSH and WC Code, 2020.

Summary

The Central Government has issued a notification regarding the officer responsible for composition of offences in case of major ports under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. This notification aims to clarify the authority responsible for compounding offences related to occupational safety and health in major ports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-notification-regarding-officer-for-composition-of-offences-in-case-of-major-ports-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020)?
Central issued this notification, published on 2026-05-18.
What is Gazette Notification central-notification-regarding-officer-for-composition-of-offences-in-case-of-major-ports-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020 about?
The purpose of this notification is to designate a specific officer for the composition of offences in major ports, ensuring effective implementation of the OSH and WC Code, 2020.
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-officer-for-composition-of-offences-in-case-of-major-ports-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020?
Employers and HR departments in major ports must ensure compliance with the OSH and WC Code, 2020, and identify the designated officer for composition of offences. They must also be aware of the procedures for compounding offences and the associated penalties. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-notification-regarding-officer-for-composition-of-offences-in-case-of-major-ports-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Factory Manager across the Manufacturing, Port and Shipping, All sector(s).