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Notification regarding officer to impose penalty in case of CLC under the OSH and WC Code, 2020

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-notification-regarding-officer-to-impose-penalty-in-case-of-clc-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020) on 2026-05-14, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to designate the officer responsible for imposing penalties in cases of contraventions under the OSH and WC Code, 2020, to ensure effective enforcement of the Code's provisions.

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Gazette ID central-notification-regarding-officer-to-impose-penalty-in-case-of-clc-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020
Category Labour Code
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Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers must ensure compliance with the OSH and WC Code, 2020, and be aware of the designated officer's authority to impose penalties in cases of non-compliance. They should review their safety protocols and working conditions to avoid any potential penalties.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers must ensure compliance with the OSH and WC Code, 2020, and be aware of the designated officer's authority to impose penalties in cases of non-compliance. They should review their safety protocols and working conditions to avoid any potential penalties.

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to designate the officer responsible for imposing penalties in cases of contraventions under the OSH and WC Code, 2020, to ensure effective enforcement of the Code's provisions.

Summary

The Central Government has issued a notification regarding the officer authorized to impose penalties in cases of contraventions under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (OSH and WC Code, 2020). This notification aims to clarify the authority responsible for imposing penalties in cases of non-compliance with the Code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-notification-regarding-officer-to-impose-penalty-in-case-of-clc-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020)?
Central issued this notification, published on 2026-05-14.
What is Gazette Notification central-notification-regarding-officer-to-impose-penalty-in-case-of-clc-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020 about?
The purpose of this notification is to designate the officer responsible for imposing penalties in cases of contraventions under the OSH and WC Code, 2020, to ensure effective enforcement of the Code's provisions.
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-to-impose-penalty-in-case-of-clc-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020?
Employers must ensure compliance with the OSH and WC Code, 2020, and be aware of the designated officer's authority to impose penalties in cases of non-compliance. They should review their safety protocols and working conditions to avoid any potential penalties. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-notification-regarding-officer-to-impose-penalty-in-case-of-clc-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All sector(s).