The Ministry of Labour and Employment has officially extended the Public Utility Service (PUS) status of the fuel gas industry for another six months, effective November 9, 2025. This move ensures continued government oversight under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, aiming to maintain industrial peace in this critical sector.
🔍 Background
The fuel gas industry, which includes processing, production, and distribution of gases such as coal gas and natural gas, falls under Item 29 of the First Schedule of the Industrial Disputes Act. The Central Government periodically reviews its status to ensure public interest and essential services remain uninterrupted.
Previously, the industry was granted public utility status for six months from May 9, 2025, via notification S.O. 2118(E). The latest notification S.O. 4576(E), issued on October 7, 2025, extends this designation for another six months until May 8, 2026.
✅ Key Highlights:
- Industry Covered: Fuel gases (coal gas, natural gas, etc.)
- Legal Provision: Section 2(n)(vi) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
- Extension Period: Six months from November 9, 2025
- Reason: Public interest and uninterrupted service provision
🗣️ Why It Matters
Declaring the fuel gas sector as a public utility service ensures stricter rules regarding strikes and dispute resolutions, safeguarding uninterrupted gas supply — critical for households, industries, and power generation.
For further details, refer to S.O. 4576(E) issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on October 7, 2025.
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Haryana Issues Q3 Group Insurance Benefits Table 2025
📌 Excerpt (160 characters):
Haryana Govt releases Group Insurance Scheme benefits table for Oct-Dec 2025, based on 7.1% interest. Two categories of savings fund tables notified.
📰 News Blog Article:
Haryana Government Releases Group Insurance Benefits Table for Oct–Dec 2025
The Government of Haryana has issued the quarterly table of benefits for the New Group Insurance Scheme, 1985 for the period October 1 to December 31, 2025. The benefits apply to state government employees under the savings fund component of the scheme.
This quarterly update follows the standard practice established since April 1, 2017, and is based on guidelines issued by the Government of India (GOI).
📊 Key Details:
- Scheme Name: Haryana Government Employees New Group Insurance Scheme, 1985
- Period Covered: 01-10-2025 to 31-12-2025
- Interest Rate Applied: 7.1% per annum (compounded quarterly)
📁 Two Tables of Benefits Notified:
- First Table:
- Based on monthly subscription of ₹10 per unit (from 01-04-1986 to 31-12-1989)
- ₹15 per unit from 01-01-1990 onwards
- Second Table:
- For employees who opted out of the revised rates (i.e., continued with ₹10 per unit even after 01-01-1990)
⚖️ Mortality Rate Used:
- 3.75 per thousand per annum up to 31-12-1987
- 3.60 per thousand per annum thereafter
📌 Implementation Notes:
It is assumed that the monthly subscription has been or will be recovered from the salary of the month in which an employee ceases service. If not, the shortfall must be deducted from the final payout.
Employees and departments are advised to refer to the official tables enclosed with the notification for calculating precise benefits.