Sikkim Mandates Labour Card Registration: Employers to Pay ₹2,500 Fine for Unregistered Workers
Sikkim has made labour card registration mandatory for all workers in hotels, shops, and construction sites as part of the Labour Regulations of Employment Conditions of Services 2021. Workers must register at Rangpo check posts or district labour offices.
Employers face a ₹2,500 fine for each unregistered worker, and workers are required to carry their Labour ID cards at all times for verification during inspections. Currently, only 30,000 workers are registered, and authorities are urging others to complete their registration to avoid penalties and legal consequences.
