The government has appointed labour commissioners as competent authorities under the Code on Social Security, 2020 for specified regions and jurisdictions.
Vanshika verma | May 24, 2026 |
Govt Notifies Appointment of Competent Authorities Under Chapter VI of the Code on Social Security, 2020
The Ministry of Labour and Employment recently issued a notification on May 12, 2026, regarding the appointment of competent authorities under the Code on Social Security, 2020.
The Central Government, using the powers given under Section 2(16) of the Code on Social Security, 2020, has appointed certain officers as “competent authorities” for implementing the provisions of Chapter VI of the Code.
These officers will have authority over the areas mentioned against their names in the official table. Their powers will apply to all establishments where the central government is considered the appropriate government under Section 2(3)(a) of the code.
| Sl. No. | Officers | Jurisdiction |
| 1 | All Assistant Labour Commissioners (Central) in the Office of Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), New Delhi | The whole of India. |
| 2 | Regional Labour Commissioner (Central), Vadodara and all Assistant Labour Commissioners (Central) in Ahmedabad Region | The State of Gujarat and the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. |
| 3 | Regional Labour Commissioner (Central), Jaipur and all Assistant Labour Commissioners (Central) in Ajmer Region | The State of Rajasthan. |
| 4 | All Assistant Labour Commissioner (Central) in Asansol Region | The civil districts of Burdwan, Birbhum, Bankura and Purulia in the State of West Bengal, and any new district formed out of above districts. |
| 5 | Regional Labour Commissioner (Central), Bellary and all Assistant Labour Commissioners (Central) in Bengaluru Region | The State of Karnataka. |
For complete information, refer to the official notification:
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