{"id":50488,"date":"2022-11-03T11:30:22","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T06:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=50488"},"modified":"2022-11-03T11:32:19","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T06:02:19","slug":"clra-license-in-tamil-nadu-norms-process-and-documentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/clra-license-in-tamil-nadu-norms-process-and-documentation\/","title":{"rendered":"CLRA License in Tamil Nadu: Norms, Process, and Documentation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Any company or principal employer whose business mode meets the CLRA Act criteria must secure <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/clra-registration-and-licensing\"><strong>CLRA registration<\/strong><\/a>. Similarly, the contractor must obtain a CLRA license from the relevant authority before commencing their work. The CLRA (Contract Labour Regulation and Abolition) Act came into effect in 1970 after receiving the approval of the nation\u2019s higher house. The Act aims to protect labourers&#8217; interests, whose manipulation is common in India. This write-up will guide you through the legalities of the CLRA License in Tamil Nadu and let you comprehend its applicability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/clra-license-in-tamil-nadu-norms-process-and-documentation\/#What_is_the_CLRA_Act\" >What is the CLRA Act?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/clra-license-in-tamil-nadu-norms-process-and-documentation\/#An_Overview_of_CLRA_license_Applicability\" >An Overview of CLRA license Applicability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/clra-license-in-tamil-nadu-norms-process-and-documentation\/#Who_can_apply_for_CLRA_License_in_Tamil_Nadu\" >Who can apply for CLRA License in Tamil Nadu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/clra-license-in-tamil-nadu-norms-process-and-documentation\/#Mandatory_documents_must_be_submitted_while_applying_for_a_CLRA_License_in_Tamil_Nadu\" >Mandatory documents must be submitted while applying for a CLRA License in Tamil Nadu.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/clra-license-in-tamil-nadu-norms-process-and-documentation\/#Details_to_be_provided_by_the_applicant_in_the_application_form_Form_IV\" >Details to be provided by the applicant in the application form (Form IV)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/clra-license-in-tamil-nadu-norms-process-and-documentation\/#Manual_Procedure_to_Apply_for_CLRA_License_in_Tamil_Nadu\" >Manual Procedure to Apply for CLRA License in Tamil Nadu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/clra-license-in-tamil-nadu-norms-process-and-documentation\/#Online_Process_of_Securing_CLRA_License_in_Tamil_Nadu\" >Online Process of Securing CLRA License in Tamil Nadu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/clra-license-in-tamil-nadu-norms-process-and-documentation\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_CLRA_Act\"><\/span>What is the CLRA Act? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the CLRA Act, all\ncontract labour refers to a type of workforce acting as an indirect company\nemployee who has been employed to work via a contractor. Any establishment that\nhires contract labour must register under the CLRA Act to stay operational. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_of_CLRA_license_Applicability\"><\/span>An Overview of CLRA license Applicability <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CLRA Act encompasses any\ncompany or firm that employs more than 20 workers as paid labour for any day of\nthe past 12 months. The CLRA license does not apply to companies whose work is\nseasonal or intermittent. But, it is at the government&#8217;s discretion to decide\nthe nature of work post consulting with relevant boards of the establishment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s noteworthy that the\neligibility criteria for a CLRA license may differ state-wise. In the status\nquo, that is how the eligibility criteria for securing a CLRA license in Tamil\nNadu look like: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>If the applicant\/business\nowner employing 50 or more labourers in the contractual workplace qualifies for\nthis license <\/li><li>A firm or a person shall\napply <\/li><li>Applicant should not be\nminor<\/li><li>The applicant should have\nno criminal record<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_apply_for_CLRA_License_in_Tamil_Nadu\"><\/span>Who can apply for CLRA License in Tamil Nadu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any establishment or\nprincipal employer whose nature of operation falls under the ambit of the CLRA\nAct must apply for a CLRA license in Tamil Nadu. The contractor, in this\ncontext, also requires to secure this license from the relevant authority of\nthe state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandatory_documents_must_be_submitted_while_applying_for_a_CLRA_License_in_Tamil_Nadu\"><\/span>Mandatory documents must be submitted while applying for a CLRA License in Tamil Nadu.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is the listicle\nof required documents concerning the CLRA license in Tamil Nadu: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Prescribed application\nform<\/li><li>Trade license copy <\/li><li>Address proof of the\napplicant, such as DL\/Aadhaar\/Voter id<\/li><li>DOB proof <\/li><li>Partnership deed copy (if\nthe firm is partnership-based)<\/li><li>The actual copies of the\ntreasuring challan depositing the underlying fees as security and license fees\nin the relevant Head of account or via the e-payment <\/li><li>Form of certificate- Form\nV<\/li><li>NOC accorded by the local\npolice department<\/li><li>Agreement copy between\nContractor and Principal Employer <\/li><li>PAN Card<\/li><li>Self-Affidavit <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Details_to_be_provided_by_the_applicant_in_the_application_form_Form_IV\"><\/span>Details to be provided by the applicant in the application form (Form IV)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some critical\nenclosures of Form IV (the registration form) for securing a CLRA license in\nTamil Nadu: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Name and address of the\ncontractor <\/li><li>Detail about the\nestablishment requiring to employ contract labour<\/li><li>Number of registration\ncertificates of the establishment <\/li><li>Name as well as address of\nthe principal employer <\/li><li>Details of contract labour<\/li><li>Nature of work to be\nhandled by the contract labour<\/li><li>Tenure of the proposed\ncontract work<\/li><li>Detail of convicted crime\nby the applicant, if any. <\/li><li>Name and address of the\nagent of the contractor at the worksite. <\/li><li>Number of contract\nlabourers intended to be hired in the establishment<\/li><li>The amount relating to\nlicense fee paid- Number of treasury Challan and date<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Procedure_to_Apply_for_CLRA_License_in_Tamil_Nadu\"><\/span>Manual Procedure to Apply for CLRA License in Tamil Nadu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The steps below reflect the manual process of obtaining CLRA\nregistration in Tamil Nadu: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Applicant must visit their respective <strong>labour department<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/labour.gov.in\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup><strong>.<\/strong><\/li><li>Head to the designated department and secure the application form <\/li><li>Fill in the form with the mandatory information, ensuring no scope of error. <\/li><li>Attach the documents as mentioned under the form.<\/li><li>Send the completed filed application and documents to the respective labour department via post. <\/li><li>The authority will vet the documents for errors and share the acknowledgement slip with the applicant. <\/li><li>The concerned department will conduct the in-depth inspection, which may involve on-site vetting. <\/li><li>Upon successful vetting, the authority will grant the CLRA license.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_Process_of_Securing_CLRA_License_in_Tamil_Nadu\"><\/span>Online Process of Securing CLRA License in Tamil Nadu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The procedure below is the online process\nfor securing CLRA License in Tamil Nadu; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Visit the state\u2019s labour\ndepartment portal and sign up.<\/li><li>Head to the service list\nand select the apt option concerning contractor labour license<\/li><li>The Portal will open an\ne-form. <\/li><li>Fill up the e-form and\nupload the mandatory documents in the format mentioned on the application.<\/li><li>Once done, navigate the\npayment window for fee submission by clicking the &#8220;Pay Online&#8221;\noption.<\/li><li>Upon successful payment,\nsubmit the form.<\/li><li>Post submission, the\ne-form and documents will undergo inspection. Any errors noted during vetting\nwill be shared with the applicant via the registered contact detail. The\nauthority won&#8217;t stamp their approval until no error is found in the documents\nor e-form. <\/li><li>The successful vetting\nwill lead to the grant of the license. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> The government legalized the process of contracting labour to various construction sites decades ago. The aim was to safeguard the interest of financially-aggrieved labourers from potential manipulation. Also, it compels contractors and principal employers to render basic amenities to working labourers till their working tenure. Those who opt to operate without a CLRA license in Tamil Nadu will be severely penalized.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our Article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/clra-half-yearly-return-timeline-form-and-procedure\/\">CLRA Half Yearly Return- Timeline, Form, and Procedure<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Any company or principal employer whose business mode meets the CLRA Act criteria must secure CLRA registration. Similarly, the contractor must obtain a CLRA license from the relevant authority before commencing their work. The CLRA (Contract Labour Regulation and Abolition) Act came into effect in 1970 after receiving the approval of the nation\u2019s higher house. 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