Contents of the OSH (Central) Rules

The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026

Rule 101. Prohibition of employment of contract labour

Chapter XIPart I — Contract LabourMade under The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020G.S.R. 345(E), 8 May 2026

Official text

If a question arises as to whether any activity of an establishment is a core activity or otherwise, the aggrieved party may make an application to the Central Government, which may refer such application to the designated authority, notified by the Central Government. The form of application, manner and time period shall be as per general or special order by the Central Government issued from time to time:

Provided that no adverse action will be taken during the pendency of proceedings so that the operation of the activity is not affected.

Source: The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, G.S.R. 345(E) — Gazette of India, pp. 203–204 of the PDF. Open our copy at p. 203 · official download · all sources

Explained simply in: Contract labour guide

Notifications under this section

  • S.O. 3672(E), 7 Jul 2026: Order indicating the process to be followed by Designated Authority under Section 57 of OSH&WC Code, 2020.