Rajasthan 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.
When an inspector reports a violation, Rajasthan's OSH Rules provide a short route: a penalty enquiry before a designated officer, an appeal in Form-35 within two months, and, for compoundable offences, a notice and payment within fifteen days. This article covers rules 118 to 130 and then lists every Form printed with the rules.
The penalty officer passes a speaking order within fifteen days of the hearing (rule 118). An appeal lies in Form-35 within two months, with a fee of one percent of the penalty under appeal (rule 119). A compounding notice is answered by depositing the whole amount within fifteen days of receipt, and the certificate follows within ten days (rule 120). Where no appeal fee is prescribed, the fee is Rs. 100 (rule 126).
Which rule set this is
These are the Rajasthan Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026, as notified by S.O.23 dated 30 June 2026 in the Rajasthan Gazette Extraordinary of the same date. Later amendments and State notifications under these rules should be checked in the State Gazette. Rule 1(3) says they come into force "from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette". The registration chapter is in notification and registration of establishments.
If a penalty order or compounding notice has been served, our legal consultation service can review the papers. The Central rules are explained in manner of holding enquiry. The rules themselves print no penalty amounts; the Code's penalty provisions apply.
Enquiry into penalty (rule 118)
The officer appointed by the State Government to impose penalty acts on details of violations under section 111(1) received from the Inspector-cum-Facilitator. He summons the employer, occupier or manager and the Inspector-cum-Facilitator to give evidence and produce documents. After hearing the parties he records the proceedings and, within fifteen days, passes a speaking order imposing penalty or discharging the employer or manager, with a copy delivered to both parties electronically.
Appeal against a penalty order (rule 119)
| Point | As printed |
|---|---|
| Who | Employer, occupier or manager aggrieved by an order imposing penalty under section 111(1) |
| Form and time | Form-35, within two months from the date of the order |
| To whom | The Appellate Officer appointed by the State Government |
| With the appeal | The order appealed against; a fee equivalent to one percent of the penalty under appeal; a statement of points of dispute; and the documentary evidence relied on |
Compounding (rule 120)
| Step | As printed |
|---|---|
| Notice | The officer notified for section 114(1) issues a compounding notice electronically for compoundable offences |
| Response | The noticed person may apply electronically and deposit the entire compounding amount by electronic transfer or otherwise within fifteen days of receipt |
| Certificate | Composition certificate within ten days of receipt of the composition amount |
| If not paid | Where the person fails to deposit within one month before the institution of prosecution, prosecution proceeds before the competent Court |
| Before prosecution | No prosecution without giving the employer, occupier or manager an opportunity to comply under the proviso to section 110(1) and to compound under section 114 |
The Central rule is in manner of compounding of offences. Rule 120 prints no amount; the compounding amount is stated in the notice.
Social Security Fund (rule 121)
The State's Social Security Fund under section 115(1) is funded by the amount received from composition of offences under section 114(4), the penalty amount under section 111(6) and other sources specified by the State Government from time to time. It is administered and expended for the welfare of unorganised workers in the manner the State Government specifies. Employers do not pay into it directly under this rule. See the Central Social Security Fund rule.
Miscellaneous rules (rules 122 to 130)
- Survey (122). The State Government may direct the Labour Commissioner, the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator or a State institute to appoint a committee, chaired by the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator, to survey safety and health at a workplace. The committee enters after written notice; the employer affords facilities including testing and samples; workers and nearby persons undergo medical examination if required; and time spent counts as time worked for wages and overtime.
- Competent person (123). The Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may recognise a person or institute notified by the State Government as a competent person.
- Guidelines and records (124). The Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may issue guidelines on general duties; the occupier maintains prescribed records at a visible place such as the canteen or entrance; and he may approve training centres.
- Inspection book (125). The Inspector keeps a bound Inspection Book in Form-34 of at least 90 pages, and prepares an inspection note in triplicate at the site, one copy being handed to the occupier, manager or responsible person present.
- Appeal form and fee (126). An appeal by the occupier, employer or manager is in Form-35 with a fee, wherever not prescribed in the rules, of Rs. 100.
- Health register and fitness certificate (127 and 128). Form-36 and Form-37.
- Saving for pending cases (129). Pending grant, renewal, transfer or amendment of a licence is dealt with under the rules in force at the time these rules commenced.
- Repeal and savings (130). The Rajasthan Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Rules, 1969; the Building and Other Construction Workers Rules, 2009; the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Rules, 1971; the Factories Rules, 1951; the Welfare Officers Rules, 1959; the Inter-State Migrant Workmen Rules, 1981; and the Motor Transport Workers Rules, 1962 are repealed, with savings for rights, liabilities and proceedings.
List of Forms
| Form | Rule | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5(1)(a), 5(6), 6(1) | Application for registration, existing or new, or amendment |
| 2 | 5(1)(d) | Certificate of registration of establishment |
| 3 | 5(8) | Register of establishments |
| 4 | 5(9), 18 | Notice of commencement, completion or cessation |
| 5 | 6(1), 12, 13(3), 16(2), 17(2) | Application for licence, renewal, amendment or transfer of a factory licence |
| 6 | 8(2), 8(4), 106 | Submission and approval of plans |
| 7 | 8(4) | Factories with non-hazardous process, up to 50 workers |
| 8 | 9 | Certificate of stability |
| 9 | 11(1), 16(2) | Factory licence |
| 10 | 11(1) | Common licence for factory and establishments |
| 11 | 14 | Notice of change of manager |
| 12 | 28 | Health check-up for employee |
| 13 | 30 | Notice of accident or dangerous occurrence |
| 14 | 45(2) | Register of compensatory holidays |
| 15 | 48 | Notice of periods of work |
| 16 | 49(1)(a) | Register of employees |
| 17 | 49(1)(b) | Attendance muster roll register |
| 18 | 49(1)(c) | Register for wages, overtime and deductions |
| 19 | 49(1)(d), 53 | Register of leave with wages |
| 21 | 50(1) | Display of notice |
| 22 | 49(5), 51, 75(8) | Unified annual return |
| 23 | 75(6) | Half-yearly return by contractor |
| 24 | 52 | Register of accidents and dangerous occurrences |
| 25 | 65(1), 68(2), 84 | Application for licence |
| 26 | 65(2), 66 | Certificate by the principal employer |
| 27 | 67(1), 90(1) | Proforma of licence |
| 28 | 77 | Experience certificate of contract employee |
| 29 | 82 | Agreement between producer and audio-visual worker |
| 30 | 92(3) | Record of outside work |
| 31 | 92(4) | Register of home-workers |
| 32 | 93(1)(c) | Record of decision or order on raw material dispute |
| 33 | 97 | Home workers' log book |
| 33A | 101 | Application for appraisal of sites |
| 34 | 125 | Inspection book |
| 35 | 119, 126 | Appeal |
| 36 | 100, 127 | Health register |
| 37 | 128 | Certificate of fitness |
Rule 49(2) takes the wage slip as Form-20 prescribed under rule 52 of the Central Wages Rules, so no Form-20 is printed with these rules.
A worked example
Marudhar Foundry of Bhilwara receives a compounding notice for a compoundable offence reported by the Inspector-cum-Facilitator. Its manager, Vishal, applies electronically and pays the whole amount within fifteen days of receipt. The officer issues the composition certificate within ten days of receiving the money. Had Vishal not paid, prosecution could proceed before the Court. In an unrelated matter where a penalty order was passed, the company files Form-35 within two months, with one percent of the penalty as fee.
Common lapses
- Missing the fifteen-day window to pay a compounding amount.
- Filing a penalty appeal after two months or without the one percent fee.
- Not asking for the inspection note handed over at the end of an inspection.
- Continuing to apply the repealed Rajasthan Factories Rules, 1951.
- Using a form number from memory instead of the printed list.
Need help with a penalty or compounding notice?
If you have an inspection note, penalty order or compounding notice to answer, our legal consultation service can help you plan the response against the printed time limits. Bring the notice, the inspection note and your compliance records.
Key takeaways
- A penalty order follows within fifteen days of the hearing.
- Appeal in Form-35 within two months; fee is one percent of the penalty.
- Compounding: pay within fifteen days; certificate within ten days.
- The Social Security Fund receives composition and penalty money for unorganised workers' welfare.
- Seven older Rajasthan rule sets, including the Factories Rules, 1951, are repealed by rule 130.
Read next
- Rajasthan OSH Rules: notification and registration of establishments
- Rajasthan OSH Rules: factories, hazardous processes, site appraisal and appeals
- Central OSH Rules: manner of compounding of offences
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.