Rule 45. Procedure for issue of license under sub-section (2) of Section 48

(1) Before a license is issued, security deposit calculated at the rate of one thousand rupees (Rs.1000/-) for each of the workmen to be employed as contract labour or inter-state migrant worker in respect of which the application for license has been made, shall be deposited by the contractor for due performance of the conditions of the license and compliance with the provisions of the Code or the rules made there under.

(2) The amount of security deposit to be deposited under sub-rule (1) shall be paid through meeseva online portal or any other portal as notified by the state government. The state government shall, by notification, prescribe the procedure of deposit, holding and maintenance of the security deposit.

(3) Where a contractor's license has expired and when he wishes to submit an application for another new license, he may request the Licensing Authority to adjust the security deposit related to the expired license against the new license and the Licensing Authority may, at its discretion, consider such a request and adjust the security deposit accordingly.

(4) The fees to be paid for the grant of a license shall be as specified in the table below, namely;

No. of Contract Labour Fees in Rs. No license is required up to 49 Nil

50 to 100 5,000/-101 to 200 10,000/-

201to 300 15,000/-

301to 400 20,000/-

401 to 500 25,000/-501 to 600 30,000/-601 to 1000 40,000/-Above 1000 50,000/-

Provided that the above License fee shall be as modified by means of a notification issued by the Government from time to time.

(5) License issued under this rule shall be valid for one or three financial years, as the case may be.