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Notification regarding Officer to impose penalty in case of major ports under the OSH and WC Code, 2020

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-notification-regarding-officer-to-impose-penalty-in-case-of-major-ports-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020) on 2026-05-13, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to designate a competent authority to impose penalties for non-compliance with the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, in major ports.

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Gazette ID central-notification-regarding-officer-to-impose-penalty-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 port authorities must ensure compliance with the OSH and WC Code, 2020, and cooperate with the designated officer in case of any inspections or penalty proceedings. They must also maintain accurate records and provide necessary documentation to the officer.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerPort Authority
Industries Impacted:
Shipping and PortsAll

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers and port authorities must ensure compliance with the OSH and WC Code, 2020, and cooperate with the designated officer in case of any inspections or penalty proceedings. They must also maintain accurate records and provide necessary documentation to the officer.

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to designate a competent authority to impose penalties for non-compliance with the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, in major ports.

Summary

The Central Government has issued a notification regarding the designation of an officer to impose penalties in case of major ports under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. This notification aims to ensure compliance with the provisions of the OSH and WC Code, 2020, in major ports across the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-notification-regarding-officer-to-impose-penalty-in-case-of-major-ports-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020)?
Central issued this notification, published on 2026-05-13.
What is Gazette Notification central-notification-regarding-officer-to-impose-penalty-in-case-of-major-ports-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020 about?
The purpose of this notification is to designate a competent authority to impose penalties for non-compliance with the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, in major ports.
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-major-ports-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020?
Employers and port authorities must ensure compliance with the OSH and WC Code, 2020, and cooperate with the designated officer in case of any inspections or penalty proceedings. They must also maintain accurate records and provide necessary documentation to the officer. 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-major-ports-under-the-osh-and-wc-code-2020?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Port Authority across the Shipping and Ports, All sector(s).