Notification under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
S.O. 3672(E). Order indicating the process to be followed by Designated Authority under Section 57 of OSH&WC Code, 2020.
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MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
ORDER
New Delhi, the 7th July, 2026
S.O. 3672(E).—In pursuance of rule 101 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, the Central Government hereby notifies the manner and process of making an application by the aggrieved party to the Central Government for examining the question as to whether any activity of an establishment is a core activity or otherwise: (i). an aggrieved party may submit an application in the Form annexed to this order along with all relevant supporting documents either through email (lwa-mole@gov.in) or by speed post, to the Under Secretary (Contract Labour), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India; (ii). the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India may refer such application to the designated authority appointed vide notification number S.O 2483(E) dated the 13 May, 2026; (iii). the designated authority upon receipt of such application, on the basis of relevant materials in its possession or after such enquiry as it deems fit, submit a report containing its recommendation to the Ministry of Labour and Employment within sixty days of receipt of the application;
(iv) the Ministry of Labour and Government shall, upon receipt of the report, decide the question within thirty days;
(v) the principle of natural justice shall be followed while deciding on the application;
(vi) the decision of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, shall be communicated to the aggrieved party. Form Application by aggrieved party whether an activity of an establishment is a core activity or otherwise. 1 Name and address of the Establishment where contract workers are employed 2 Name and address of contractors/ sub-contractors 3 Contractor labour licence No. and Date 4 Details of work order 5 Since when the contract workers are employed in the establishment 6 Core activity of the establishment 7 Activity in which contract workers are employed 8 No. of workers Contract workers Permanent workers 9 Name and address of the party raising the dispute (Principal employer/ Contractor/ Sub-contractor/ Trade Union/ Workers) 10 Brief description of the dispute 11 List of documents attached, if any. The undersigned hereby state that the facts furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date: Place: Signature of the Applicant
[F. No. S-66013/3/2026-ISH-II]
ALOK CHANDRA, Senor Labour and Employment Advisor