Rajasthan OSHWC Rules, 2026 · Rule 51

Rule 51: Returns

Governs entitlement, computation or processing under returns. Eligibility depends on the facts and service/member data specified in the paragraph rather than the page title alone.

Final State RuleS.O. 23Effective 30 Jun 2026

Finin2min summary

Governs entitlement, computation or processing under returns. Eligibility depends on the facts and service/member data specified in the paragraph rather than the page title alone.

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

51. Returns.- Every employer of an establishment shall send annually a return relating to such establishment in Form-22 related to category of employees, health & welfare facilities retrenchment/ layoffs, bonus, maternity benefits etc. to the Inspector-cum-Facilitator having jurisdiction so as to reach him not later than 1st February following the end of each calendar year with a copy to Director General Labour Bureau electronically.

Official Rajasthan Gazette - S.O. 23

Clause / sub-rule explanation

Point 1

Returns.- Every employer of an establishment shall send annually a return relating to such establishment in Form-22 related to category of employees, health & welfare facilities retrenchment/ layoffs, bonus, maternity benefits etc.

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

to the Inspector-cum-Facilitator having jurisdiction so as to reach him not later than 1st February following the end of each calendar year with a copy to Director General Labour Bureau electronically.

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 'Returns' 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 51 cover?

Governs entitlement, computation or processing under returns. Eligibility depends on the facts and service/member data specified in the paragraph rather than the page title alone.

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.