South India

Telangana Safety Regulations

Capital: Hyderabad

Pharmaceuticals, IT, bulk drugs, and life sciences hub

Central acts — Factories Act, BOCW Act, OSH Code 2020, Mines Act — apply in Telangana alongside these state-specific regulations. Browse central legislation →

State Acts & Rules(5)

Telangana was among the earliest states — Wages & IR Code on 29 Sept 2021, OSH & Social Security Code on 28 Jan 2022.
State RulesAmended1950

Telangana Factories Rules, 1950

State rules under the Factories Act for Telangana (adapted from Andhra Pradesh rules post-bifurcation), covering safety officers, health, and welfare facilities.

State RulesIn Force2006

Telangana BOCW Rules, 2006

Construction worker welfare and safety standards under the BOCW Act for Telangana.

State ActAmended1988

Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988

Regulates working conditions, safety, and welfare of employees in shops, commercial establishments, and IT companies in Telangana.

State RulesIn Force2014

Telangana State Pollution Control Board Regulations

Environmental compliance, consent procedures, and pollution control standards for industries in Telangana.

Official Source
State RulesIn Force2022

Telangana OSH Code Rules, 2022

State rules notified on 28 January 2022 under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Telangana was among the earliest states to notify all four Labour Code rules.

State Profile

Region
South India
Capital
Hyderabad
State Acts Listed
5
Last Updated
January 2022

Key Industries

Pharmaceuticals & Bulk Drugs
IT & ITES
Life Sciences
Textiles
Food Processing

Labour Codes Status

4 Labour Codes effective 21 Nov 2025. Telangana has notified rules for 4/4 codes.

Code on Wages, 2019
Notified 29 Sept 2021
Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Notified 29 Sept 2021
OSH Code, 2020
Notified 28 Jan 2022
Social Security Code, 2020
Notified 28 Jan 2022

Central Acts Apply Too

These central acts apply in Telangana alongside state regulations: