"fees and charges" of labor contract license

The fees and charges for obtaining a Contract Labour License in India (under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970) are primarily composed of:

🔹 1. Security Deposit
This is a refundable deposit submitted by the contractor to the government as a guarantee of compliance with labor laws.

📌 ₹500 per worker

Paid via e-payment, challan, or treasury (state-specific)

🔸 Example:
If you're employing 50 workers:

Security Deposit = 50 × ₹500 = ₹25,000

🔹 2. License Fees
This is a non-refundable statutory fee paid to the Labor Department based on the number of contract workers you plan to employ.

Number of Workers License Fee (₹)
Up to 20 ₹250
21–50 ₹500
51–100 ₹1,000
101–200 ₹2,000
201–400 ₹4,000
401–800 ₹8,000
801–1000 ₹10,000
1001 and above ₹10 per worker

Note: This is a standard structure. Actual fees may vary slightly by state/UT.

🔹 3. Other Potential Charges (Optional/State-Specific)
Service charges if applying via a consultant or facilitation center

Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) fee if required for online filing

Late fee or penalty in case of delayed renewal/application

🔄 Renewal Charges
Similar fee structure as new license

Must apply at least 30 days before expiry

📍 Example: Maharashtra
If a contractor in Maharashtra hires 75 workers, the approximate charges would be:

Description Amount (₹)
License Fee ₹1,000
Security Deposit ₹37,500 (75×₹500)
Total (approx.) ₹38,500