Prohibition on contract labour in core activities allows specified exceptions, designated authority review, and government decision-making mechanisms.

Prohibits employment of contract labour in an establishment's core activities but allows contract engagement when the activity is ordinarily performed by contractors, does not require full time workers for the majority of working hours, or faces a sudden time bound increase in work. The appropriate government may appoint a designated authority to advise on core activity status; disputes may be applied for or referred suo motu to that authority, which will inquire as necessary, report within prescribed time, and enable the government to decide within prescribed periods.

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