Gujarat Makes Online Registration Mandatory Under the OSH&WC Code, 2020
August 31, 2026
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Issued by: Office of the Deputy Labour Commissioner, Ahmedabad Division
 Date: 27 August 2026
The Ahmedabad Division of the Gujarat Labour Department has issued a public notice directing all establishments covered under Section 3 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH&WC) Code, 2020 to complete mandatory online registration.
To enable this, the Gujarat Government has launched the Shram Setu portal on 25 August 2026:
👉 https://shramsetu.gujarat.gov.in
This follows the notification of the Gujarat Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2025, which came into force on 21 November 2025.
Who must register
Under Section 2(v) read with Section 3 of the Code, registration is compulsory for every:
- Factory
- Building and construction site
- Industrial establishment
- Commercial establishment
that employs 10 or more workers.
Timelines
| Establishment type | Deadline | Action required |
|---|---|---|
| New establishments | Within 60 days of the Code coming into force | File Form-1 online and obtain a Registration Certificate |
| Existing establishments (already registered under earlier labour laws) | Within 180 days of the Code coming into force | File Form-1 online and get the existing registration certificate updated |
Display requirement
Once issued, the Registration Certificate must be prominently displayed at the establishment’s principal place of business – either physically or in digital form.
How to register on Shram Setu
The notification lays out a three-step process (a detailed user manual is available on the portal):
- User registration – Fill the user registration form to obtain a User ID and password.
- Establishment Master – Complete the establishment’s master details.
- Apply – Go to the Application List, select Application for Registration, fill in and submit the application.
Penalty for non-compliance
Owners and responsible persons who fail to register within the prescribed time, or who furnish false information, commit an offence under Section 94 of the OSH&WC Code, 2020, attracting a fine of:
- Minimum: ₹2,00,000
- Maximum: ₹3,00,000
Key takeaways for employers
- If you run a factory, construction site, or industrial/commercial establishment in Gujarat with 10+ workers, registration on Shram Setu is no longer optional.
- Existing establishments must migrate their old registrations via Form-1 – prior registration under the Factories Act, Shops & Establishments Act or other legacy laws does not exempt you.
- Keep the certificate visibly displayed at your main premises once issued.
- Non-compliance carries a six-figure penalty, so it makes sense to complete registration well ahead of the deadline.
Please find attached the official notification:
Industrial Relations (Gujarat) Rules, 2021: 3_3123_1_Gujaratrules_2_24062026
Code on Social Security (Gujarat) Amendment Rules, 2026:Â 3_3126_1_Gujaratrules_4_24062026
Gujarat Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code, 2025: 3_3124_1_Gujaratrules_3_24062026
Code on Wages (Gujarat) Rules, 2021: 3_3122_1_Gujaratrules_1_24062026
Code on Social Security (Gujarat), 2023: Â 3_3125_1_Gujaratrules_3_1_24062026