South India

Tamil Nadu Safety Regulations

Capital: Chennai

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 Acts & Rules(6)

Tamil Nadu notified Wages, IR, and OSH Code rules on 11 April 2022. Social Security Code rules are still awaited as of August 2026.
State RulesAmended1950

Tamil Nadu Factories Rules, 1950

State rules under the Factories Act covering safety officers, health provisions, welfare facilities, and working hours for factories in Tamil Nadu.

State ActAmended1985

Tamil Nadu Fire Service Act, 1985

Governs fire safety requirements, NOC procedures, and fire service operations for industrial and commercial premises in Tamil Nadu.

State RulesIn Force2006

Tamil Nadu BOCW Rules, 2006

Construction worker welfare and safety standards under the BOCW Act for Tamil Nadu, including cess collection and welfare board operations.

State RulesAmended1982

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Regulations

Environmental compliance, consent procedures, and effluent/emission standards for industries in Tamil Nadu.

Official Source
State ActAmended1947

Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947

Regulates working conditions, safety, and welfare of employees in commercial establishments, shops, and offices in Tamil Nadu.

State RulesIn Force2022

Tamil Nadu OSH Code Rules, 2022

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.

State Profile

Region
South India
Capital
Chennai
State Acts Listed
6
Last Updated
April 2022

Key Industries

Automobiles & Auto Components
Leather & Footwear
Textiles
IT & ITES
Heavy Engineering

Labour Codes Status

4 Labour Codes effective 21 Nov 2025. Tamil Nadu has notified rules for 3/4 codes.

Code on Wages, 2019
Notified 11 Apr 2022
Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Notified 11 Apr 2022
OSH Code, 2020
Notified 11 Apr 2022
Social Security Code, 2020
Rules awaited

Central Acts Apply Too

These central acts apply in Tamil Nadu alongside state regulations: