"renewal process"of labor contract license

🔄 Renewal Process for Labour Contract License
(Under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 – CLRA Act)

A labour license issued to contractors is typically valid for 1 year and must be renewed before expiration to continue employing contract labour legally.

📌 WHEN TO RENEW
Apply for renewal at least 30 days before the expiry of the existing license.

Late applications may attract penalties or rejection.

📝 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR RENEWAL
Existing Labour License (Copy)

Form VII – Application for license renewal

Updated Form V – Certificate from the Principal Employer (if work continues)

Proof of Fee & Security Deposit Payment

Challan or Treasury Receipt

List of Contract Workers with wages and duties

PF & ESIC Payment Proofs (last 12 months)

Renewed Work Order/Contract Agreement

Updated Compliance Reports, if requested

💻 ONLINE RENEWAL (Example: Maharashtra)
Go to https://lms.mahaonline.gov.in

Log in with your contractor credentials

Go to “License Renewal” section under CLRA

Fill Form VII online

Upload required documents (PDF format)

Pay:

License renewal fee (same as initial license fee)

Security deposit (₹500 per worker, if number changes)

Submit and download acknowledgement

License will be renewed after departmental verification

🧾 FEE STRUCTURE (Same as New License)
Number of Workers License Fee (₹) Security Deposit (₹)
Up to 20 ₹250 20 × ₹500 = ₹10,000
21–50 ₹500 50 × ₹500 = ₹25,000
51–100 ₹1,000 100 × ₹500 = ₹50,000
101+ ₹2,000+ ₹500 per worker

Note: If no change in worker strength, earlier deposit may be carried over.

🛑 CONSEQUENCES OF NOT RENEWING
License lapses automatically

Continuation of contract work becomes illegal

May result in:

Fines

Blacklisting

Loss of government contracts

Prosecution under labour laws

📍Offline Renewal (If Applicable)
Visit your district's Labour Department Office

Submit Form VII, fees, and documents physically

Receive renewed license after inspection/approval