Meghalaya Issues Notification for Implementation of Provisions of Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act, 1979

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

ProvisionDetails
Notification No.LE&SD.50/2014
Date of Issue2nd September 2025
Issued ByLabour Department, Government of Meghalaya
Act InvokedInter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979
Sections InvokedSection 3 and Section 7
PurposeAppointment of Registering Officers and Licensing Authorities
SupersedesNotification No. LBG..50/2014/293 dated 2nd December 2019

👥 Appointed Authorities & Their Jurisdiction

DesignationJurisdiction
Labour Commissioner, MeghalayaFor establishments and contractors operating in two or more districts across the state
Deputy Labour CommissionersOver respective district jurisdictions
Assistant Labour CommissionersOver 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.

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