Shillong, September 30 (Daily Kiran) : The Meghalaya government has officially mandated the registration of all migrant workers operating within the state. This requirement is part of the Meghalaya Migrant Workers Identification, Registration (Security and Safety) Act and Rules, 2020, announced on September 30, 2026.
According to a notification issued by Banteilang J. Kharsandi, each migrant worker must complete the specified registration process and obtain a personal registration card. Employers and contractors hiring these workers are responsible for ensuring compliance with this new regulation.
Failure to register could result in penalties under the provisions of the Migrant Workers Registration and Security Safety (MIRSS) Act. Employers are required to submit online registration applications to the designated registration officer in the area where the migrant workers are employed.
The registration fee is set at ₹50. Workers can submit their applications through various platforms, including the Labour Commissioner’s portal, the Invest Meghalaya portal, the Meghalaya Public Service Commission website, Common Service Centers, and designated help desks at district labour offices.
Under the revised MIRSS rules of 2026, applicants must present one of several government-issued identity documents, such as a voter ID, driving license, PAN card, or BPL card. Notably, Aadhaar is excluded from the list of accepted documents.
A police verification report is also mandatory. The state police department will conduct this verification through the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS). During the verification process, officials may issue a temporary police verification, which must be validated within 30 days.
Once approved, the registration card will remain valid for 179 days. Workers wishing to renew their registration must apply at least 30 days before their current card expires.
The Labour Commissioner has warned employers and contractors against violating registration provisions, with penalties escalating for repeat offenses. The first violation incurs a fine of ₹10,000, while a second violation results in a ₹25,000 fine. A third offense could lead to fines of up to ₹1 lakh, imprisonment for three months, or both.
Authorities have also alerted the public to the prevalence of counterfeit registration certificates and receipts being circulated at check gates in Meghalaya and elsewhere. Unauthorized duplication, alteration, or manipulation of registration documents or electronic records is punishable under Section 336 of the Indian Penal Code.
The government urges all employers, contractors, and migrant workers to adhere strictly to the registration process and utilize only authorized platforms and documents.
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