Andhra Pradesh explained: this guide covers what it means, who it applies to, the step-by-step process, documents required, fees, due dates and penalties in India — so you can stay compliant with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 are the largest of the four State rule sets. They supersede State rules under eight Central Acts and set out, in Chapter II, how an establishment registers, what it pays, when registration is deemed granted and how it is cancelled or revoked.
For registration or a clean-up of old registrations, our labour law compliance team can help you prepare the filing.
The rules are the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026, as notified by G.O.Rt.No.146 dated 6 August 2026. An employer applies electronically in Form-I within 60 days from the date of applicability of the Code, with a fee scaled by workers, from Rs. 1000 for 10 to 50 workers to Rs 30000 above 5000 workers, "as modified by means of a notification issued by the Government from time to time" (rule 3(4)). The certificate in Form-II issues within seven days, or registration is deemed (rule 3(7)).
Notification and commencement
The rules are the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026, as notified by G.O.Rt.No.146 dated 6 August 2026, issued by the Labour, Factories, Boilers and Insurance Medical Services (Lab.II) Department. The order says the Final Notification shall be published in the Extraordinary issue of the Andhra Pradesh Gazette dated 06.08.2026. Later amendments and State notifications under these rules should be checked in the State Gazette.
Rule 1(3) reads: "They shall come into force on the date of their final publication in the Official Gazette." Rule 1(2) says they extend to the whole State. The four Labour Codes were brought into force from 21 November 2025; our post on sections 1 and 143 of the OSH Code covers the Code's commencement and repeals. The draft was published in the Gazette on 6 April 2026, with forty-five days for objections, and the order states that objections and suggestions were duly considered. The rules are made under sections 133 and 135 of the Code.
What the rules supersede
The preamble supersedes, "except as respects of things done or omitted to be done before such supersession", the previous State rules made under eight Central Acts: the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966; the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996; the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970; the Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Act, 1986; the Factories Act, 1948; the Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979; the Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961; and the Plantation Labour Act, 1951. The Central link is rules 1 and 2 of the OSH Central Rules and the Code power at sections 135 and 136.
Definitions worth knowing
Rule 2 carries many definitions. Employers will meet these most often: "Calendar Year" (twelve months beginning 1 January); "Quarter" (a three-month period within the financial year, Q1 April to June and so on); "Electronically or Online" (digital mode, the designated portal or digital payment); "Competent person" (recognised by the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator); "Health Surveillance Officer" (a qualified medical practitioner with a certificate of training in industrial health of minimum three months); "Manager"; "Responsible person"; and "Week", for the Code's section 2(zzk), a period of seven days commencing from the midnight of Saturday or another day preceding the day on which establishments of that area or class are ordinarily closed.
Registration (rule 3)
The Central rule is rule 3 of the OSH Central Rules. The Andhra Pradesh text provides:
- No registration, no functioning (rule 3(1)). No establishment functions without a valid certificate of registration from the Registering Officer.
- Who applies (rule 3(2) and (3)). The employer of factories, building and other construction works, motor transport undertakings, plantations, beedi and cigar establishments, sales promotion, working journalist and contract labour establishments, and also for gratuity insurance under section 57(3) of the Social Security Code, applies electronically in Form-I within 60 days from the date of applicability of the Code. For motor transport, building work, newspaper establishments and plantations it is the employer; for audio-visual production, the producer; for factories, the occupier; for establishments employing contract labour or inter-State migrant workers, the employer or principal employer. The application goes through the Meeseva online portal or another notified portal, with documents including proof of identity and address, signed digitally or as the portal requires.
- Verification. The PAN or another unique number may be verified online (rule 3(6)).
- Deemed registration (rule 3(7)). The certificate issues in Form-II electronically at once if the application is complete, "but not later than seven days", failing which the establishment is deemed registered and the certificate is auto-generated.
- Non-transferable; display (rule 3(8)). The certificate is non-transferable and a copy is displayed at a conspicuous place, in hard copy or electronically.
- Existing registrations (rule 3(10) and (11)). An employer already registered under a Central labour law updates particulars on the portal within six months from the date the Code comes into force (rule 3(10)); an employer of an establishment other than a factory already registered under another labour law updates on the Meeseva or notified portal within six months from the date the rule comes into force (rule 3(11)).
- Quoting the number (rule 3(12)). On all documents and correspondence connected with the Code.
The fee table (rule 3(4)) and the late fee (rule 3(5))
For establishments in rule 3(3), the fee for the grant of a registration certificate is:
| Workers | Registration fee |
|---|---|
| 10 to 50 workers | Rs. 1000 |
| 51 to 100 workers | Rs. 1500 |
| 101 to 150 workers | Rs. 2000 |
| 151 to 250 workers | Rs. 3000 |
| 251 to 500 workers | Rs. 5000 |
| 501 to 1000 workers | Rs. 10000 |
| 1001 to 5000 workers | Rs 20000 |
| Above 5000 workers | Rs 30000 |
The proviso says the fee "shall be as modified by means of a notification issued by the Government from time to time". For a delayed application the late fee is 10% of the registration fee for the delay of each month or fraction thereof, in addition to the fee (rule 3(5)).
Cessation, cancellation and revocation
- Closing (rule 3(13)). An employer closing an establishment other than a factory intimates the Registering Officer and the Inspector-cum-Facilitator within thirty days in Form-IA, with a certificate of payment of all dues and statutory returns; the information is auto-shared with the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation and the Employees' State Insurance Corporation.
- Cancellation (rule 3(14)). The Registering Officer cancels and issues Form-IIA within sixty days, failing which cancellation is auto-generated. No application is entertained unless all statutory returns are furnished, all statutory dues paid and a self-certification submitted.
- Register (rule 3(15)). The Registering Officer keeps an electronic register of establishments in Form-III.
- Misrepresentation and revocation (rule 3(16) and (17)). A show cause notice of fifteen days, reply within fifteen days, a speaking order within 60 days, and copy to the appellate officer in a revocation case.
- Rejection (rule 4). An incomplete application must be amended; if the employer does not, it may be rejected and "the fee paid, if any, shall be forfeited".
- Amendment (rule 5). Changes in ownership, management or particulars are updated on the portal within thirty days; the Registering Officer amends the register within seven days of the application.
- Appeal (rule 6). Within thirty days of receipt of the order, electronically or by speed post, to the appellate officer; a dismissed appeal can be restored on application within thirty days; the appeal is to be disposed of within thirty days from receipt.
- Notice of commencement and cessation (rule 7). The employer of a factory, contract labour or inter-State migrant worker establishment, building work, motor transport undertaking, plantation, audio-visual production, beedi and cigar establishment or newspaper establishment sends a notice in Form-IV within thirty days of commencement or cessation, electronically, with a self-certificate that all dues under all applicable labour codes have been paid and the premises are clear of storage of hazardous chemicals and substances. The Central rule is rule 4 of the OSH Central Rules.
A worked example
Deccan Precision Tools, an invented factory in Hyderabad Road, Kurnool, with about eighty workers, applies on the portal in Form-I. On the printed table the base fee for 51 to 100 workers applies, subject to any notification modifying it. The occupier files within the prescribed 60 days; had it filed three months late, the late fee of 10% of the registration fee for each month or fraction would have been added. The certificate in Form-II arrives on day six. When the company later ceases one non-factory unit, it sends Form-IA within thirty days with a certificate of dues paid.
Common lapses
- Treating the fee table as final without checking for a notification modifying it.
- Filing the application after 60 days without budgeting the late fee.
- Forgetting the Form-IV notice within thirty days of commencement or cessation.
- Applying for cancellation with returns or dues pending.
Need help with OSH registration?
Registration fees depend on worker bands and can be modified by notification, so the base figures should be rechecked on the filing date. Our labour law compliance team can prepare and file the application for your Andhra Pradesh establishment.
Key takeaways
- Form-I within 60 days; Form-II certificate within seven days, or deemed registration.
- Fees from Rs. 1000 (10 to 50 workers) to Rs 30000 (above 5000), as modified by notification.
- Late fee 10% of the fee for each month or fraction of delay.
- Form-IV within thirty days of commencement or cessation; Form-IA on closure.
Read next
- OSH (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026: employer duties, accident notices, safety committee and safety officers
- OSH (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026: offences, compounding, Social Security Fund and Forms
- Rule 3 of the OSH Central Rules, 2026: application for registration of establishment
- Code on Social Security (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026: notification, registration and Unorganised Workers Board
Disclaimer: Based on the State or Union territory rules named above, as notified under the Labour Codes and consulted on 4 October 2026. Later amendments, State notifications, fees and forms should be checked in the State Gazette and on the State labour department website. This article is general information, not legal advice; check the official text before acting.