The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970

The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 is an Indian law that regulates the employment of contract labour in establishments where the work is of a perennial nature or seasonal nature or where work requires expertise and is incidental to the main business of the establishment. The Act aims to ensure that contract workers are not exploited and are provided with basic facilities such as canteen, restrooms, drinking water, and medical facilities. The Act also provides for the abolition of contract labour in certain circumstances. It mandates the registration of establishments employing contract labour and provides for the licensing of contractors supplying contract labour. The Act prohibits the employment of contract labour in work that is deemed to be inherently dangerous or hazardous. The Act also provides for penalties for contravention of its provisions.