**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated February 21, 2018, details amendments to the Tamil Nadu Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Rules. The amendments, made under the authority of Section 35 of the Contract Labour Act, include changes to application procedures and increased fees for registration and licensing. Key deadlines are not mentioned in the document.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Application Procedures:**
* Applications for registration, licensing, and other relevant processes must be submitted through the online portal of the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health or personally delivered/sent by registered post to the relevant officer.
* All applications must be accompanied by a treasury receipt or proof of online payment through the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health portal.
* **Fee Enhancements:**
* The fee for registration is increased from Rupees Five to Rupees five hundred.
* The fee for certain applications increased from Rs.100/- to Rs.500/-.
* Fees for the grant of a certificate of registration and license are revised based on the number of workmen, ranging from Rs. 500 to Rs. 4,000.
* Revised fees are specified for both certificate of registration and the grant of a license, based on the number of workmen proposed to be employed.
* **Other Amendments:**
* The period of validity for certain applications has been changed from 'upto 31st December of the year for' to 'for a period of two consecutive calendar years commencing from the year in'.
* The expression "twenty five rupees" is replaced by "five hundred rupees".
* The expression "Rs. 50/-" is replaced by "Rs. 500/-".
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Establishments and Contractors in Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact:**
* The updated rules affect the process for applying for registration and licenses, mandating online or registered mail submissions.
* Increased fees for registration and licensing impact the financial obligations of these entities.
* **Action Required:**
* Must adhere to the new online application procedures or submit applications via registered post.
* Must pay the revised fees for registration and licensing to comply with the updated regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Rules: The primary subject of the notification, this rule governs contract labor in Tamil Nadu.
Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970: The central act that provides the legal basis for the Tamil Nadu rules and their amendments.
Labour and Employment Department: The government department responsible for issuing the notifications and overseeing the rules.
Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health: The agency whose online portal is used for application submissions.