Order indicating the process to be followed by Designated Authority under Section 57 of OSH and WC Code 2020
The Gazette of India
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EXTRAORDINARY
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 3510] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026/ASHADHA 16, 1948
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.
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