**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Labour and Employment, through a notification dated May 12, 2026, has appointed various labor officers as Inspector-cum-Facilitators under the Code on Social Security, 2020. These appointments are specifically for the purposes of Chapters V and VI of the Code, targeting establishments under the jurisdiction of the Central Government. The notification formalizes the oversight roles of labor officials at both the headquarters and regional levels.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Legal Authority:** The appointments are made in exercise of powers conferred by Section 122 of the Code on Social Security, 2020.
* **Regulatory Scope:** The designated officers are authorized to act as Inspector-cum-Facilitators for the provisions outlined in Chapter V and Chapter VI of the Code.
* **Applicability:** These appointments apply to all establishments for which the Central Government is the "appropriate Government" as defined under clause (a) of sub-section (3) of Section 2 of the Code.
* **Designated Officers:**
* Chief Labour Commissioner (Central).
* Additional Chief Labour Commissioner (Central).
* Officers within the Headquarters of the Chief Labour Commissioner, including Deputy, Regional, and Assistant Labour Commissioners, and Labour Enforcement Officers.
* Regional officers, including Deputy, Regional, and Assistant Labour Commissioners, and Labour Enforcement Officers operating across all regions.
**Impact Analysis**
**Central Labour Department Officers**
**Impact**
Officers ranging from the Chief Labour Commissioner to Labour Enforcement Officers are now legally empowered and duty-bound to serve as Inspector-cum-Facilitators.
**Action Required**
These officers must exercise their powers to ensure compliance and provide facilitation services related to Chapters V and VI of the Code on Social Security, 2020.
**Establishments under Central Jurisdiction**
**Impact**
These establishments are now subject to the oversight, inspection, and facilitation of the newly appointed Central Inspector-cum-Facilitators regarding social security provisions.
**Action Required**
Establishments must ensure their operations align with the requirements of Chapters V and VI of the Code and prepare for inspections or facilitation visits by the designated central authorities.
Key Entities Referenced
Code on Social Security, 2020: The primary legislation under which the central government exercises its power to appoint regulatory officers.
Ministry of Labour and Employment: The central ministry responsible for issuing this notification and overseeing the implementation of social security laws.
Inspector-cum-Facilitator: The official designation appointed to exercise powers and perform duties under Chapters V and VI of the Code on Social Security.
Chief Labour Commissioner (Central): The lead official designated as an Inspector-cum-Facilitator for establishments where the Central Government is the appropriate authority.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 2352] नई दिल्ली, मगं लिार, मई 12, 2026/ििै ाख 22, 1948
No. 2352] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, MAY12, 2026/VAISAKHA 22, 1948
श्रम और रोिगार मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 12 मई, 2026
का.आ. 2444(अ).— केन्द्रीय सरकार, सामाजिक सुरक्षा संजिता, 2020 (2020 का 36) की धारा 122 द्वारा प्रित्त
िजियों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, जनम्नजलजखत अजधकाररयों को उन सभी स्ट्थापनों के संबंध में, जिनके जलए केन्द्रीय सरकार उि
संजिता की धारा 2 के उप-धारा (3) के खंड (क) अधीन समुजचत सरकार ि,ै उि संजिता के अध्याय 5 और अध्याय 6 के
प्रयोिनाथथ जनरीक्षक-सि-सुजिधाप्रिाता जनयुि करती ि,ै अथातथ ्:-
क. मुख्य श्रम आयिु (केंरीय)
ख. अपर मुख्य श्रम आयुि (केंरीय)
ग. मख्ु य श्रम आयिु (केंरीय) कायाथलय, मुख्यालय में उप मख्ु य श्रम आयिु (केंरीय), क्षेत्रीय श्रम आयिु (केंरीय), सिायक
श्रम आयिु (केंरीय) और श्रम प्रितथन अजधकारी (केंरीय)
3409 GI/2026 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
घ. सभी क्षेत्रों में उप मुख्य श्रम आयुि (केंरीय), क्षेत्रीय श्रम आयुि (केंरीय), सिायक श्रम आयुि (केंरीय) और श्रम प्रितथन
अजधकारी (केंरीय)।
[फा. स.ं आर-13011/04/2026-एसएस-II]
आिुतोष ए. टी. पेडणके र, संयिु सजचि
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 12th May, 2026
S.O. 2444(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by section 122, of the Code on Social Security, 2020 (36 of
2020), the Central Government hereby appoints the officers mentioned below to be the Inspector-cum-Facilitator for
the purposes of Chapter V and Chapter VI of the said Code in relation to all establishments for which the Central
Government is the appropriate Government under clause (a) of sub-section (3) of Section 2 of the said Code, namely:-
a. Chief Labour Commissioner (Central)
b. Additional Chief Labour Commissioner (Central)
c. Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Regional Labour Commissioner (Central), Assistant Labour
Commissioner (Central) and Labour Enforcement Officer (Central) in the office of Chief Labour
Commissioner (Central), Headquarters
d. Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Regional Labour Commissioner (Central), Assistant Labour
Commissioner (Central) and Labour Enforcement Officer (Central) in all regions.
[F. No. R-13011/04/2026-SS-II]
ASHUTOSH A.T. PEDNEKAR, Jt. Secy.
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