Section 9, Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 [S2H-Q6H]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 7 February 1978.
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Corporation may, by order in writing, direct any principal employer to take such measures in relation to the engagement of employees through an immediate employer as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
Defined terms in this text (2)
Corporation: Section 2, Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 [S2HPZ2] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Corporation" means the Corporation established under this Act
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prescribed: Section 2, Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 [S2HPZ2] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
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Made under this section, or naming it (28)
Standing Order No. 2836/2008 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Kerala dated 26th July, 2008 on the claiming of dependants' benefit [C16-N4A], 26 July 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Social Welfare Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1119/2022 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala dated 6th July, 2022 on employment in a covered establishment [C12-3QY], 6 July 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4876/2007 of the Labour Department, Government of Kerala dated 2nd April, 2007 on the engagement of employees through an immediate employer [C10-RYZ], 2 April 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Labour Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1996/2013 of the Labour Department, Government of Kerala dated 16th May, 2013 on the collection of contributions as an agent [C13-6VT], 16 May 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Labour Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2764/2009 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 1st March, 2009 on the carrying on of a self-employed occupation [C16-PJF], 1 March 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 362/2017 of the Labour Department, Government of Kerala dated 1st August, 2017 on the receipt of benefits as a nominee [C17-CAN], 1 August 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Labour Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 293/2016 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 15th May, 2016 on the receipt of benefits as a nominee [C15-CED], 15 May 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4965/2024 of the Labour Department, Government of Kerala dated 20th November, 2024 on the receipt of benefits as a nominee [C16-564], 20 November 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Labour Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1540/2020 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Kerala dated 9th November, 2020 on the claiming of dependants' benefit [C15-RK8], 9 November 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Social Welfare Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2238/2006 of the Labour Department, Government of Kerala dated 14th April, 2006 on the provision of medical benefit [C1A-AMK], 14 April 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Labour Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 22/2021 of the Transport Department, Government of Kerala dated 11th April, 2021 on the receipt of benefits as a nominee [C19-N4X], 11 April 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Transport Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4697/2011 of the General Administration Department, Government of Kerala dated 18th August, 2011 on the employment of women entitled to maternity benefit [C18-T04], 18 August 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the General Administration Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4454/2014 of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Kerala dated 3rd June, 2014 on the collection of contributions as an agent [C19-1AV], 3 June 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1257/2020 of the Labour Department, Government of Kerala dated 26th March, 2020 on the employment of persons [C19-J41], 26 March 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Labour Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2032/2023 of the Transport Department, Government of Kerala dated 13th April, 2023 on registration with the Welfare Board [C1F-H5T], 13 April 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Transport Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3108/2013 of the Labour Department, Government of Kerala dated 2nd November, 2013 on registration with the Welfare Board [C1E-PVQ], 2 November 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Labour Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1170/2016 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Kerala dated 22nd December, 2016 on home-based work for wages [C1E-Y9K], 22 December 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Social Welfare Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Kerala Headload Workers (Contribution Control) Order, 2023 [N1B-SSN], 7 October 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Standing Order No. 644/2023 of the Energy Department, Government of Kerala dated 24th April, 2023 on the claiming of dependants' benefit [C1D-N2M], 24 April 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Energy Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2231/2010 of the Labour Department, Government of Kerala dated 15th March, 2010 on the receipt of wages in a covered establishment [C1C-GDP], 15 March 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Labour Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 778/2010 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 27th April, 2010 on home-based work for wages [C1G-BDE], 27 April 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1351/2010 of the Labour Department, Government of Kerala dated 2nd May, 2010 on domestic work for wages [C1G-BE8], 2 May 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Labour Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2536/2006 of the Information Technology Department, Government of Kerala dated 16th April, 2006 on the engagement of employees through an immediate employer [C1G-15K], 16 April 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Information Technology Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3327/2015 of the Law Department, Government of Kerala dated 7th November, 2015 on employment in a covered establishment [C1P-GPB], 7 November 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Law Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 479/2024 of the Labour Department, Government of Kerala dated 9th June, 2024 on the carrying on of a self-employed occupation [C1Q-8TM], 9 June 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act, 1978 (Kerala Act 20 of 1978), the Labour Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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