Bihar OSH Fee-Free Registration Extended to 31 December 2026

Bihar has extended the fee-free OSH registration period to 31 December 2026 for establishments existing before commencement of the Code. New establishments remain subject to the registration-fee table specified in the Rules.

Document and dates

Who should review this update?

The fee concession applies to the specified existing-establishment category. Establishments should establish both their coverage under the OSH Code and whether they existed before its commencement before treating registration as fee-free.

What the document says

• S.O.243 uses Rule 93 to extend the 60-day period described in Rule 3(10)(1) of the Bihar OSH Rules, 2026.
• Eligible pre-existing establishments applying by 31 December 2026 are covered by the extended fee-free window.
• The Gazette states that registration fees for new establishments are payable according to the table in the Rules.
• The notification is expressly effective from 1 July 2026 and calls on covered establishments to ensure registration during the extended period.

Practical employer steps

Use the following review steps to apply the document to the establishment and the relevant period.

1. Prepare a list of Bihar establishments and check the evidence of their establishment date and Code applicability.
2. Identify the registration record or application still required and the documents needed to complete it.
3. For an eligible existing establishment, plan submission ahead of 31 December and retain the acknowledgement showing the application date.
4. For a new establishment, assess the applicable registration fee rather than assuming the extension grants a general waiver.

Frequently asked questions

Is registration free for every establishment until 31 December?

No. The fee-free extension is for establishments existing before commencement of the Code.

Does the extension remove the registration requirement?

No. It extends the relevant fee-free period and directs covered establishments to ensure registration.

What evidence should an employer retain?

Keep the applicability assessment, establishment-date evidence, submitted application and acknowledgement so the basis and timing of any fee concession can be demonstrated.

Source and related guidance

Read the original government document (third-party mirror) (Sankhla-hosted PDF).

The linked file reproduces the original government document; its hosting website is an independent document mirror.

• OSH Code: employer overview
• Establishment and contractor-compliance reference

Related compliance references

• Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
• OSHWC Central Rules, 2026: final Rules and forms
• Labour law library