Labour inspector notice to shop or factory

What you need to know

Labour inspection notice must be replied to within stipulated time with documentary proof of compliance. Non-response leads to prosecution. Always maintain required registers.

Your rights

See inspector's identity and authorization letter

Copy of inspection report

Reply to notice with documentary evidence

Appeal against adverse orders to Labour Commissioner

What you should do now

Action first

Cooperate and reply with documentary evidence

Ask inspector for ID and authorization during inspection
Note all observations made
Reply to notice with all compliance documents, registers, and payment records
If genuinely non-compliant — mention corrective steps already taken

If adverse order is passed

Appeal to Labour Commissioner within the prescribed period

Acts applicable

Factories Act 1948

central

Inspection and compliance provisions

Gujarat Shops and Establishments Act 1948

gujarat

Inspection and compliance

Where to complain

Gujarat Labour Commissioner (COL)

Consumer complaint portal: e-jagriti.gov.in (replaced edaakhil.nic.in as of Jan 2025). Labour complaints: col.gujarat.gov.in. All links verified June 2026 via web search against official government sources.