The Government of Bihar, on October 30, 2026, has extended the period for fee-free registration of existing establishments under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, up to December 31, 2026.
The following has been stated:
Under Section 3 of the Code and Rule 3(10)(1) of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Bihar) Rules, 2026, establishments existing before the commencement of the Code were initially eligible for registration without payment of fees within 60 days from its commencement. Considering the transitional arrangements required for implementation and representations from industry associations, the State Government has extended this period.
Accordingly, existing establishments applying for registration on or before December 31, 2026, will not be required to pay any registration fee. Establishments covered under the Code are required to complete their registration within the extended period.
The notification is effective from July 1, 2026.
[Notification No. 01/OSHC-08/2026]
