Central ActPartially Repealed

The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970

Enacted 1970Ministry of Labour & EmploymentUpdated 30 May 2023

This legislation has been partially superseded

Substantially superseded by OSH Code 2020.

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Overview

Regulated the employment of contract labour in certain establishments and provided for its abolition in certain circumstances. Substantially superseded by the OSH Code 2020, which now governs safety and working conditions of contract workers.

Key Provisions

Registration of principal employers
Licensing of contractors
Welfare facilities: canteens, rest rooms, first aid
Liability of principal employer for contractor defaults
Prohibition of contract labour in certain processes

Applicability

Establishments in states yet to notify OSHWC Rules

Amendment History

2020

Substantially superseded by OSH Code 2020.

1986

Amendment to registration provisions

1970

Original enactment

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