The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026

Rule 92 Refund of security deposit

Chapter: XI · Contract Labour
Text as on: As notified 08 May 2026

92. Refund of security deposit.-(1) On expiry of the period of licence the contractor may, if not intends to have their licence renewed further, make an application electronically to the licensing authority for the refund of the security deposited by them along with copy of licence so expired and notice of completion of work and bank details in which amount is required to be refunded.

(3) If there is any order directing the forfeiture of any portion of security deposit, the amount to be forfeited shall be deducted from the security deposited and balance, if any, shall be refunded to the contractor within thirty days from the making of application.

(4) Any application for refund shall, be disposed of within thirty days of the making of such application.

92. Refund of security deposit.-(1) On expiry of the period of licence the contractor may, if not intends
to have their licence renewed further, make an application electronically to the licensing authority for the
refund of the security deposited by them along with copy of licence so expired and notice of completion
of work and bank details in which amount is required to be refunded.

(2) Where the authority is satisfied that there is no breach of the conditions of licence or there is no
order for the forfeiture of security deposit or any portion thereof, authority shall direct the return of
the security deposit to the contractor.
(3) If there is any order directing the forfeiture of any portion of security deposit, the amount to be
forfeited shall be deducted from the security deposited and balance, if any, shall be refunded to the
contractor within thirty days from the making of application.
(4) Any application for refund shall, be disposed of within thirty days of the making of such
application.