Description
Taxmann Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970 with Rules – Bare Act with Section Notes by Taxmann's Editorial Board
Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970 with Rules [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is a comprehensive legal resource designed to help readers navigate the complex realm of contract labour regulation in India. This Edition features the principal Act and all relevant rules, including the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Central Rules 1971. It also incorporates crucial amendments, guidelines, and notifications, such as the Standards of Construction and Maintenance of Creches, the Ease of Compliance to Maintain Registers under Various Labour Laws Rules 2017, and the Rationalisation of Forms and Reports under Certain Labour Laws Rules 2017. The Act and Rules are presented in a 'bare act' format with concise section-wise notes that clarify the law's scope, definitions, and procedures.
This book is intended for the following audience:
Legal Practitioners & Advocates – Those advising on labour law matters will find consolidated legislation, important rules, and section-wise explanations
Business Owners & HR Professionals – Offers a ready reference for ensuring compliance with contract labour laws, licensing, and registration requirements
Compliance Officers & Corporate Counsels – Provides up-to-date legal obligations regarding the welfare, health, safety, and working conditions of contract labour
Government Officers & Inspectors – Helpful for enforcement and inspection, featuring consolidated amendments and forms
Academics & Law Students – Serves as an authoritative text for deeper research, case studies, and understanding practical implications of the contract labour framework
The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act [Act No. 37 of 1970] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:
[Complete Text of the Principal Act] Presents the full, original text of the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970, capturing all relevant provisions
[Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
[Central Rules & Supplementary Rules] Incorporates the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Central Rules 1971, as well as the Standards of Construction and Maintenance of Creches, Rationalisation of Forms and Reports, and Ease of Compliance to Maintain Registers Rules
[Section Notes & Commentary] Clear, concise notes follow each section, contextualising key terms, procedures, and obligations
[Updated Amendments & Notifications] Reflects the latest statutory amendments and clarifications from the government, ensuring readers have the most current legal position
[Practical Forms & Formats] Contains updated forms such as unified annual returns, registration and licensing forms, and other compliance documentation to guide practitioners on procedural aspects
[State & Union Territory Amendments] Highlights where certain States and Union Territories have modified the central law, providing a comparative glance for multi-jurisdictional compliance
[Easy Reference Structure] A well-structured table of contents and a subject index for quick navigation to relevant provisions.
The structure of the book is as follows:
Bare Act Format – The text of the legislation
Section-wise Notes – Right after each section, concise notes offer clarity on important terms, relevant case law references, or cross-references to rules
Rules & Schedules – The text of the Central Rules and subsequent amending rules (2017, 2018, etc.) appears in a separate, clearly demarcated portion
Forms & Registers – Distinct sections reproduce forms, from licence applications to wage registers, illustrating how to comply with mandated procedures
Subject Index – A comprehensive, alphabetised index referencing key topics, making it easy to locate relevant statutory provisions and clarifications