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Date: 22-Jun-2023 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Delegation of powers to LG UT of J and K under Occupational, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020

Issued by Ministry of Home Affairs · UT DIVISION

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The gazette notification S.O. 2749(E) delegates the power to the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to make rules under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.

Key Changes

  • The President directs that the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir will exercise the powers and discharge the functions of the appropriate Government or State Government to make rules under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (Act 37 of 2020).
  • This delegation is limited to areas within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir where rule-making is required by the appropriate Government or State Government under the aforementioned Code.
  • The Lieutenant Governor's powers are subject to the control of the President and will remain in effect until further orders.

Impact Analysis

Stakeholders: Businesses/Employers in Jammu and Kashmir

  • Action Items: Stay informed about the new rules and regulations issued by the Lieutenant Governor. Assess current occupational safety, health, and working conditions to ensure compliance. Prepare for potential changes in operational procedures and costs associated with compliance.

Stakeholders: Employees/Workers in Jammu and Kashmir

  • Action Items: Be aware of their rights and responsibilities under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 and the rules formulated by the Lieutenant Governor. Report any unsafe working conditions to the appropriate authorities.

Stakeholders: Government of Jammu and Kashmir

  • Action Items: Develop and implement a clear and effective regulatory framework. Establish mechanisms for monitoring and enforcing compliance. Provide guidance and support to businesses to facilitate compliance.

Stakeholders: Central Government (Ministry of Home Affairs)

  • Action Items: Monitor the implementation of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 in Jammu and Kashmir. Provide necessary support and guidance to the Lieutenant Governor.

Key Entities Referenced

President of India: Issues the directive under Article 239 of the Constitution, delegating powers to the Lieutenant Governor. Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir: Authorized to exercise the powers and discharge the functions of the appropriate Government or State Government to make rules under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 within the Union Territory. Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (Act 37 of 2020): The central legislation under which the Lieutenant Governor is authorized to make rules. Ministry of Home Affairs: The central government ministry responsible for issuing the notification and overseeing the administration of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Article 239 of the Constitution: The constitutional provision that empowers the President to administer Union Territories.
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रजजस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 सी.जी.-डी.एल.-अ.-22062023-246750 xxxGIDHxxx CG-DL-E-22062023-246750 xxxGIDExxx असाधारण EXTRAORDINARY भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii) PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii) प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY स.ं 2629] नई दिल्ली, बृहस्ट्प जतिार, जनू 22, 2023/आषाढ़ 1, 1945 No. 2629] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023/ASHADHA 1, 1945 गृह मत्रं ालय अजधसचू ना नई दिल्ली, 22 जून, 2023 का.आ. 2749(अ).—राष्ट्रपजत, संजिधान के अनुच्छेि 239 के खण्ड (1) के अनुसरण में यह जनििे िते े हैं दक जम् मू-कश् मीर संघ राज्य क्षेत्र के उप-राज्यपाल, राष्ट्रपजत के जनयंत्रण के अधीन रहते हुए और अगला आििे होने तक उपजीजिकाजन्य सुरक्षा, स्ट्िास्ट््य और काययििा संजहता, 2020 (2020 का 37) के अधीन जम् मू-कश् मीर संघ राज्य क्षेत्र के केिल ऐसे क्षेत्रों में जहां समुजचत सरकार या राज्य सरकार के रूप में जनयम बनाना अपेजक्षत ह,ै जनयम बनाने के जलए, समुजचत सरकार या राज्य सरकार की िजियों का प्रयोग करेंगे और कतयव्यों का जनियहन करेंगे। [फा. सं.12011/52/2022-एल] प्रिांत लोखंडे, संयुि सजचि MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 22nd June, 2023 S.O. 2749(E).—In pursuance of clause (1) of article 239 of the Constitution, the President hereby directs that the Lieutenant Governor of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall, subject to the control of the President and until further order, exercise the powers and discharge the functions of the appropriate Government or State Government under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (37 of 2020) to make the rules only in the areas where the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir is required to make rules either as appropriate Government or State Government. [F.No.12011/52/2022-L] PRASHANT LOKHANDE, Jt. Secy. 3976 GI/2023 Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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