The Government of Maharashtra, Industries, Energy, Labour & Mining Department, vide Circular No. OSH-2026/C.R.40/Labour-10 dated 30th April 2026, has clarified the registration requirements under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020 and the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017. As per the circular, establishments employing 10 or more workers are required to register only under the OSH Code 2020, and separate registration under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act is not necessary. However, establishments with fewer than 10 employees must continue to provide commencement intimation under Section 7 of the Maharashtra S&E Act, 2017. The circular further clarifies that all non-conflicting provisions of the state Act will continue to remain applicable.
Maharashtra OSH Code 2020 vs Shops & Establishments Registration Clarification
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