Rajasthan OSHWC Rules, 2026 · Rule 18
Rule 18: Notice of commencement or cessation of operation under section 5
Explains the operative legal effect of notice of commencement or cessation of operation under section 5 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 notice of commencement or cessation of operation under section 5 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
18. Notice of commencement or cessation of operation under section 5.- The occupier of a factory or employer of an establishment relating to contract labour or building or other construction works shall within thirty days of the commencement or cessation of operation of the establishment, submit to the Registering Officer notice of commencement and cessation of operation in Form-4, electronically and the notice of cessation of operation shall be enclosed with a certificate that the payment of all dues to the workers employed in the factory or establishment have been made and the premises are kept free from storage of hazardous chemicals and substances.
Registration fees for Building and Other Construction Works
Official Rajasthan Gazette - S.O. 23
Clause / sub-rule explanation
Point 1
Notice of commencement or cessation of operation under section 5.- The occupier of a factory or employer of an establishment relating to contract labour or building or other construction works shall within thirty days of the commencement or cessation of operation of the establishment, submit to the Registering Officer notice of commencement and cessation of operation in Form-4, electronically and the notice of cessation of operation shall be enclosed with a certificate that the payment of all dues to the workers employed in the factory or establishment have been made and the premises are kept free from storage of hazardous chemicals and substances.
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.
Point 2
Registration fees for Building and Other Construction Works
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 'Notice of commencement or cessation of operation under section 5' 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 18 cover?
Explains the operative legal effect of notice of commencement or cessation of operation under section 5 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.