On October 14, 2024, the Ministry of Labour and Employment announced an important update regarding the Iron Ore Mining industry in India. The Central Government has declared that services related to Iron Ore Mining will continue to be recognized as a public utility service for an additional six months.
Key Details of the Notification
Initial Designation: The Iron Ore Mining industry was first declared a public utility service on April 14, 2024, through notification number S.O. 1708(E) dated April 12, 2024.
Effective Dates:
Original public utility service status: April 14, 2024, to October 14, 2024.
Extended public utility service status: October 14, 2024, to April 14, 2025.
The declaration, made under the Industrial Disputes Act of 1947 (14 of 1947)
