India's largest industrial state — manufacturing, chemicals, textiles, IT, and ports
Central acts — Factories Act, BOCW Act, OSH Code 2020, Mines Act — apply in Maharashtra alongside these state-specific regulations. Browse central legislation →
State-level rules under the Factories Act, 1948 prescribing detailed requirements for factory layout, safety officers, health registers, and welfare facilities specific to Maharashtra.
Official SourceMandates fire safety audits, NOC requirements, and life safety measures for buildings, factories, and public premises in Maharashtra. Administered by the Maharashtra Fire Services.
Official SourceState-specific environmental compliance requirements under the Water and Air Acts, including consent-to-establish and consent-to-operate procedures for industries in Maharashtra.
Official SourceRules framed under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996 for registration of construction workers, welfare board contributions, and safety standards on construction sites in Maharashtra.
Regulates working conditions, safety, and welfare of employees in shops, commercial establishments, and IT/ITES companies in Maharashtra.
Includes state-specific electrical safety inspection and licensing requirements for industrial establishments in Maharashtra.
State rules notified on 30 April 2026 under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Covers factories, construction, docks, and other establishments. Replaces the Maharashtra Factories Rules, 1963 and BOCW Rules, 2007 upon full enforcement of the OSH Code.
Supplementary rules notified on 5 May 2026 under the OSH Code, 2020 specifically governing factories and port establishments in Maharashtra, prescribing safety committees, welfare officers, and hazardous process management.
4 Labour Codes effective 21 Nov 2025. Maharashtra has notified rules for 4/4 codes.
These central acts apply in Maharashtra alongside state regulations: