Rajasthan OSHWC Rules, 2026 · Rule 103
Rule 103: Disclosure of information to general public under sub
Explains the operative legal effect of disclosure of information to general public under sub 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 disclosure of information to general public under sub 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
103. Disclosure of information to general public under sub-section (1) of section 84.- The occupier of every factory carrying on a ‘hazardous process’ shall in consultation with the District Emergency Authority designated by the State Government take appropriate steps to inform the general public who are likely to be in the area which might be affected by an accident. Such information shall include,-
(a) Name of the factory and address where situated;
(b) An explanation in simple terms of the hazardous process carried on in the premise;
(c) Brief description of the measures to be taken to minimise the risk of an accident;
(d) Salient features of the disaster control measures adopted in the factory;
(e) Details of the factory’s emergency warning system for the General Public;
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(f) General advice on the action, members of the public should take on hearing the warning; and
(g) Brief description of arrangements in the factory.
Official Rajasthan Gazette - S.O. 23
Clause / sub-rule explanation
(1)
(1) of section 84.- The occupier of every factory carrying on a ‘hazardous process’ shall in consultation with the District Emergency Authority designated by the State Government take appropriate steps to inform the general public who are likely to be in the area which might be affected by an accident. Such information shall include,-
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.
(a)
(a) Name of the factory and address where situated;
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.
(b)
(b) An explanation in simple terms of the hazardous process carried on in the premise;
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.
(c)
(c) Brief description of the measures to be taken to minimise the risk of an accident;
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.
(d)
(d) Salient features of the disaster control measures adopted in the 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.
(e)
(e) Details of the factory’s emergency warning system for the General Public;
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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.
(f)
(f) General advice on the action, members of the public should take on hearing the warning; and
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.
(g)
(g) Brief description of arrangements in the 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.
Thresholds / timelines found
No standalone numeric threshold extracted; apply the qualitative conditions and linked schedules/forms.
Practical example
A compliance team facing a 'Disclosure of information to general public under sub' 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 103 cover?
Explains the operative legal effect of disclosure of information to general public under sub 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.