Automobiles, leather, textiles, IT, and heavy engineering industries
Central acts — Factories Act, BOCW Act, OSH Code 2020, Mines Act — apply in Tamil Nadu alongside these state-specific regulations. Browse central legislation →
State rules under the Factories Act covering safety officers, health provisions, welfare facilities, and working hours for factories in Tamil Nadu.
Governs fire safety requirements, NOC procedures, and fire service operations for industrial and commercial premises in Tamil Nadu.
Construction worker welfare and safety standards under the BOCW Act for Tamil Nadu, including cess collection and welfare board operations.
Environmental compliance, consent procedures, and effluent/emission standards for industries in Tamil Nadu.
Official SourceRegulates working conditions, safety, and welfare of employees in commercial establishments, shops, and offices in Tamil Nadu.
State rules notified on 11 April 2022 under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Covers factories, construction, and other establishments in Tamil Nadu.
4 Labour Codes effective 21 Nov 2025. Tamil Nadu has notified rules for 3/4 codes.
These central acts apply in Tamil Nadu alongside state regulations: