The Government of Meghalaya has notified the appointment of officers to implement provisions under the Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979 [Central Act No. 30 of 1979], thereby replacing its earlier 2019 notification.
⚖️ Key Provisions of the Notification
| Provision | Details |
| Notification No. | LE&SD.50/2014 |
| Date of Issue | 2nd September 2025 |
| Issued By | Labour Department, Government of Meghalaya |
| Act Invoked | Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979 |
| Sections Invoked | Section 3 and Section 7 |
| Purpose | Appointment of Registering Officers and Licensing Authorities |
| Supersedes | Notification No. LBG..50/2014/293 dated 2nd December 2019 |
👥 Appointed Authorities & Their Jurisdiction
| Designation | Jurisdiction |
| Labour Commissioner, Meghalaya | For establishments and contractors operating in two or more districts across the state |
| Deputy Labour Commissioners | Over respective district jurisdictions |
| Assistant Labour Commissioners | Over respective district jurisdictions |
📌 Roles and Responsibilities of the Officers
| Responsibility |
| Issue Registration Certificates to establishments employing ≥ 5 interstate migrant workers |
| Grant Licences to contractors employing ≥ 5 interstate migrant workers |
| Ensure payment of wages, provision of welfare measures, and other facilities to such workmen |
| Ensure maintenance of records and registers by establishments and contractors |
| Initiate or facilitate action in case of violations under the Act and Rules |
✅ Impact and Compliance Requirements
- Establishments and contractors employing 5 or more interstate migrant workers must obtain registration or license as applicable.
- Required records, registers, and welfare provisions must be maintained strictly.
- Officers are empowered to enforce provisions, conduct inspections, and take penal action under the law.