Govt. Appoints Designated Authority Under the OSHWC Code 2020

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Notification No. S.O. 2483(E); Dated: 13.05.2026

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a notification appointing a designated authority under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.

The authority has been constituted for carrying out functions under the provisions of the Code relating to occupational safety, health and working conditions.

1. Composition of the Designated Authority

The notified designated authority shall comprise the following members:

  • Director General, Directorate General of Labour Welfare – Chairperson
  • Representative of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) – Member
  • Representative of the Directorate General of Mines Safety – Member
  • Representative of the Directorate General of Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes – Member

2. Multi-Departmental Representation

The constitution of the designated authority includes representation from key labour administration and industrial safety bodies to ensure coordinated implementation and oversight under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.

The participating departments are associated with:

  • Labour welfare administration
  • Industrial relations and labour enforcement
  • Mine safety regulation
  • Factory safety and occupational health standards

3. Role of the Designated Authority

The designated authority is expected to perform functions relating to implementation, coordination and oversight under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.

Its responsibilities may include:

  • Reviewing occupational safety and health matters
  • Coordination among enforcement agencies
  • Monitoring compliance mechanisms
  • Advising on implementation of safety and welfare provisions
  • Facilitating inter-departmental cooperation on labour safety issues

4. Objective of the Notification

The notification aims to strengthen institutional coordination and regulatory oversight under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.

By constituting a multi-member designated authority comprising representatives from various labour and safety departments, the Ministry seeks to ensure effective implementation of occupational safety, health and welfare measures across sectors and establishments covered under the Code.

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Taxmann Publications has a dedicated in-house Research & Editorial Team. This team consists of a team of Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Lawyers. This team works under the guidance and supervision of editor-in-chief Mr Rakesh Bhargava.

The Research and Editorial Team is responsible for developing reliable and accurate content for the readers. The team follows the six-sigma approach to achieve the benchmark of zero error in its publications and research platforms. The team ensures that the following publication guidelines are thoroughly followed while developing the content:

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