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The Telangana Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2026

The Telangana Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2026

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The Telangana Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2026, establishes a legal framework to regulate the gig economy within the state. It mandates the creation of a Social Security and Welfare Board to oversee the registration of both gig workers and aggregators. The Act requires aggregators to contribute to a Welfare Fund, which finances social security schemes for registered workers. It enforces fair contract practices, mandates transparency in automated decision-making systems, and sets strict procedures for worker termination. The legislation provides a grievance redressal mechanism, ensuring workers have a formal channel to resolve disputes regarding payments and working conditions.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent, commencement and application
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II CONSTITUTION OF THE BOARD →

  1. 3Establishment of Platform Based Gig Workers Social Security and Welfare Board
  2. 4Composition of the Board
  3. 5Disqualification, removal and resignation of a member of the Board
  4. 6Meetings of the Board
  5. 7Powers and functions of the Board
  6. 8Rights of Platform Based Gig worker
  7. 9Provided that, nothing in this Act shall affect any right, benefit or protection conferred to Platform Based Gig workers under any other law for the time being in force.
  8. 10Registration of platform-based gig worker
  9. 11Provided that, the data so collected by the Board either from the aggregators / platforms or platform-based gig workers shall be used to achieve the aims and objectives of this Act.

Chapter III GOVERNANCE AND FAIR PRACTICES →

  1. 12Automated monitoring and decision-making systems
  2. 13Obligations to enter into fair contracts and standard rates of remuneration
  3. 14Termination of work
  4. 15However, in case a threat (physical or mental) is foreseen to the end consumer, the Platform Based Gig Workers may be terminated immediately.
  5. 16Reasonable working conditions
  6. 17Nomination of Point of Contact for enquiries

Chapter IV FINANCIAL PROVISIONS →

  1. 18Accounts and audit
  2. 19Social Security and Welfare Fund for Platform Based Gig Workers
  3. 20Welfare Fund Fee
  4. 21Provided that, if there is any difference between the Central Act and the State Act, then the higher rate as may be prescribed.

Chapter V GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION →

  1. 22Redressal of grievances of Platform Based Gig Workers
  2. 23Appellate Authority
  3. 24Resolution of disputes by Internal Dispute Resolution Committees

Chapter VI COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT →

  1. 25Disclosure of information
  2. 26General Penalties and Punishments for offences
  3. 27Cognizance of Offences
  4. 28Offences by companies
  5. 29Compounding of offences

Chapter VII REPORTING AND MONITORING →

  1. 30Submission of Annual Returns by Gig and platform workers
  2. 31Annual Reports
  3. 32Appointment of officers for enforcement of the Act

Chapter VIII MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 33Act in addition, and not in derogation to other law
  2. 34Protection of action taken in good faith and bonafide belief
  3. 35Power to make rules
  4. 36Power to make regulations
  5. 37Prior publication of rules, regulations, etc
  6. 38Provided that the Government may, in the circumstances of epidemic, pandemic or disaster, dispense with the condition of previous publication under this section.
  7. 39Power to amend Schedules
  8. 40Laying of rules, regulations, schemes etc

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