The Government of Puducherry on January 12, 2023, issued Mandating submission of applications for Licences or renewal of such Licences by Factories through online mode only.
The following has been stated namely: -
• The following services of application Licences or renewal of such Licences by Factories in Puducherry, Mahe and Yanam regions for engaging contract workmen under The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 henceforth will be provided through online mode only: -
1. Application for License under the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act 1970 for Engagement in Factories of Puducherry, Mahe, and Yanam regions of this Union Territory – Online Portal to be accessed through the website of Labour Department, Puducherry
2. Application for Renewal of License under Contract Labour Act 1970 for Engagement in Factories of Puducherry, Mahe, and Yanam regions of this Union Territory – Online Portal to be accessed through the website of Labour Department, Puducherry.
• On approval, the final certificate can be downloaded from the online portal anytime
• This will come into force on January 12, 2023, and the present practice of V'-'l' issuing signed copies of such Certificate(s) is dispensed with immediate effect, except those already applied and under issue with this Office.
[Notification No. 4654/CIF&B/B5/2022]
