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Draft notification of the Maharashtra Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Labour)Rules, 2026

Maharashtra published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: maharashtra-draft-notification-of-the-maharashtra-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-labour-rules-2026) on 2026-04-30, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to invite public comments and suggestions on the draft rules before they are finalized and implemented, with the objective of ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for workers in Maharashtra.

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Gazette ID maharashtra-draft-notification-of-the-maharashtra-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-labour-rules-2026
Category Labour Code
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: Not specified, pending finalization of the rules

Action Required

Employers and HR departments in Maharashtra must review the draft rules and provide feedback to the government by the specified deadline, and later comply with the finalized rules once they come into effect. They should also assess their current workplace safety and health practices to identify areas for improvement.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerFactory Manager
Industries Impacted:
ManufacturingConstructionMiningAll

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers and HR departments in Maharashtra must review the draft rules and provide feedback to the government by the specified deadline, and later comply with the finalized rules once they come into effect. They should also assess their current workplace safety and health practices to identify areas for improvement.
Compliance Deadline

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to invite public comments and suggestions on the draft rules before they are finalized and implemented, with the objective of ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for workers in Maharashtra.

Summary

The Maharashtra government has issued a draft notification for the Maharashtra Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Labour) Rules, 2026, aiming to regulate and improve workplace safety and health in the state. The draft rules are expected to have a significant impact on various industries in Maharashtra, particularly those with high-risk working conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (maharashtra-draft-notification-of-the-maharashtra-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-labour-rules-2026)?
Maharashtra issued this notification, published on 2026-04-30.
What is Gazette Notification maharashtra-draft-notification-of-the-maharashtra-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-labour-rules-2026 about?
The purpose of this notification is to invite public comments and suggestions on the draft rules before they are finalized and implemented, with the objective of ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for workers in Maharashtra.
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 maharashtra-draft-notification-of-the-maharashtra-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-labour-rules-2026?
Employers and HR departments in Maharashtra must review the draft rules and provide feedback to the government by the specified deadline, and later comply with the finalized rules once they come into effect. They should also assess their current workplace safety and health practices to identify areas for improvement. The compliance deadline is Not specified, pending finalization of the rules.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification maharashtra-draft-notification-of-the-maharashtra-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-labour-rules-2026?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Factory Manager across the Manufacturing, Construction, Mining, All sector(s).