Labour License for Contractors (CLRA License)
The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, regulates the employment of contract labour in establishments and aims to prevent exploitation. Under the authority of the act, Maharashtra Government notified rules, the Maharashtra Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Rules, 1971. Under this rules, contractors must obtain a license to engage contract labour. In this post we will discuss about CLRA license applicability, fees and documents required.
Please note CLRA license is for contractors. Principal Employers required separate CLRA registration. There is difference between registration and license.
Applicability of Labour License for Contractors (CLRA License)
A CLRA license in Maharashtra State is mandatory for:
- Contractors employing 50 or more contract workers in any establishment (Principal Employer).
- The threshold of 50 employees is applicable w.e.f 05/01/2017. Prior to this limit was 20.
- Principal employers engaging contractors with 20 or more workers at their premises.
Fees for CLRA License & Registration
- Registration Fees: ₹5,000 for obtaining a certificate of registration by Principal Employer.
- License Fees: ₹5,000 per annum for the grant or renewal of a contractor’s license.
- Security Deposit: ₹500 per worker/employees (₹250 per worker for cooperative societies).
- Additional charges apply for amendments and duplicate licenses.
Renewal of CLRA License:
- Contractors must apply for renewal at least 60 days before expiry.
- If the licensing officer does not issue a renewed license within 7 working days, it is deemed renewed upon proof of fee payment.
- A 50% late fee applies for delayed applications, subject to the licensing officer’s discretion.
Documents Required for CLRA License:
To apply for a CLRA license in the state of Maharashtra, scan documents required along with application for Contract Labour License and Renewal:
1. Annexure A self declaration (75KB to 100KB) format given of left side of webpage
2. Annexure B self declaration for attestation (75KB to 100KB) format given of left side of webpage
3. Form V-certificate from Principal Employer(75KB to 100KB) format given of left side of webpage
4. Form IV-A -form of undertaking (75KB to 100KB) format given of left side of webpage
5. Passport Size Photo of signatory (20KB to 30KB)
6. Signature photo of signatory(9KB to 15KB)
7. Proof of Identity of Applicant (copy of Driving License, Passport, Aadhar Card, PAN Card) ( 75KB to 100KB)
8. Copy Registration Certificate or License ( in case of Old user) (75KB to 100KB)
9. Copy of Fee receipt paid earlier (in case of Old user) (75KB to 100KB)
10. Copy of receipt of Security deposit paid earlier (in case of Old user) (75KB to 100KB)
11. Latest Registration Certificate of Principal Employer.
12. Valid mobile and mail ID.
Documents in word format for CLRA License:
- Download Annexure A:Self declaration in word format: Annexure A
- Download Annexure B:Self declaration for attestation in word format: Annexure B
- Download Form V: certificate from Principal Employer in word format : Form V
- Download Form IV-A -form of undertaking in word format: Undertaking
