Rajasthan OSHWC Rules, 2026 · Rule 17
Rule 17: Closing of factory
Explains the operative legal effect of closing of factory under the 2026 Scheme, including who must act, what conditions apply and how the paragraph interacts with the Code on Social Security, 2020.
Final State RuleS.O. 23Effective 30 Jun 2026
Finin2min summary
Explains the operative legal effect of closing of factory under the 2026 Scheme, including who must act, what conditions apply and how the paragraph interacts with the Code on Social Security, 2020.
Jurisdiction: Rajasthan. These are final State rules notified under sections 133 and 135 of the OSHWC Code, 2020 and are not interchangeable with Central or another State's rules.
Full notified Rule text
17. Closing of factory.- (1) If the occupier of a factory notifies his intention to close the operation of the factory from a specific date and submit it on Official Portal to the Registering Officer or Authority as the case may be, that the premises in respect of which licence is issued shall not be used for the working of the factory, the Registering Officer or Authority as the case may be, may suspend, if closed temporarily or cancel, if closed permanently, the licence in respect of such a factory.
(2) A licence suspended under sub-rule (1) may be renewed on receipt of an application in
Form-5 on Official Portal on payment of surcharge of 10 percent of license fees, in addition to the fees specified in these rules.
Official Rajasthan Gazette - S.O. 23
Clause / sub-rule explanation
(1)
(1) If the occupier of a factory notifies his intention to close the operation of the factory from a specific date and submit it on Official Portal to the Registering Officer or Authority as the case may be, that the premises in respect of which licence is issued shall not be used for the working of the factory, the Registering Officer or Authority as the case may be, may suspend, if closed temporarily or cancel, if closed permanently, the licence in respect of such a factory.
Explanation: This sub-rule/clause must be applied with the rule heading, definitions and any linked Code provision. Check whether a prescribed form, authority or threshold is triggered.
(2)
(2) A licence suspended under sub-rule
Explanation: This sub-rule/clause must be applied with the rule heading, definitions and any linked Code provision. Check whether a prescribed form, authority or threshold is triggered.
(1)
(1) may be renewed on receipt of an application in
Form-5 on Official Portal on payment of surcharge of 10 percent of license fees, in addition to the fees specified in these rules.
Explanation: This sub-rule/clause must be applied with the rule heading, definitions and any linked Code provision. Check whether a prescribed form, authority or threshold is triggered.
Thresholds / timelines found
No standalone numeric threshold extracted; apply the qualitative conditions and linked schedules/forms.
Practical example
A compliance team facing a 'Closing of factory' event should identify the statutory trigger, responsible actor and documentary evidence from this paragraph before filing, paying, approving or rejecting the transaction.
Q&A
What does Rajasthan Rule 17 cover?
Explains the operative legal effect of closing of factory under the 2026 Scheme, including who must act, what conditions apply and how the paragraph interacts with the Code on Social Security, 2020.
Does this Rule apply outside Rajasthan?
No. This page explains the final Rajasthan State rule. Other States/UTs may have different final, draft or saved rules.
What should an employer verify before acting?
Confirm applicability under the OSHWC Code, read this Rule with its definitions/schedules/forms, verify the current Rajasthan Gazette and retain evidence of compliance.