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The Central Government notifies the manner and process for an aggrieved party to apply for examining whether an activity of an establishment is a core activity or otherwise, in pursuance of rule 101 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026.

Detailed Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment, via Order S.O. 3672(E) dated 7th July, 2026, issued in New Delhi, specifies the procedure for an aggrieved party to apply to the Central Government to determine if an establishment's activity constitutes a core activity under rule 101 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026. An aggrieved party must submit an application in the prescribed Form, along with supporting documents, either via email ([email protected]) or speed post to the Under Secretary (Contract Labour), Ministry of Labour and Employment. The Ministry may refer this application to a designated authority, appointed through notification S.O 2483(E) dated 13th May, 2026. This authority is required to submit a report with recommendations to the Ministry within sixty days of receiving the application, based on available materials or inquiry. The Ministry will then decide the matter within thirty days of receiving the report, adhering to the principle of natural justice, and communicate its decision to the aggrieved party. The application form requires details such as the establishment's name and address, contractor information, labour licence, work order, employment period of contract workers, descriptions of core and contract worker activities, worker numbers, and details of the dispute-raising party.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-08072026-274246 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 3510] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026/ASHADHA 16, 1948 [फा. सं. एस-66013/3/2026-आईएसएच-II] 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 ([email protected]) 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. +----+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+------------------+ | | Name and address of the Establishment where contract workers | | | 1 | 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 Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. VINOD KUMAR Date: 2026.07.08 15:24:42 +05'30'

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