DIMAPUR, JUN 24 (NPN): Labour Commissioner has informed that all applications for registration and renewal under the Nagaland Shops & Establishments Act, 1986 and the Factories Act, 1948 shall henceforth be submitted exclusively through the online portal of the Labour Department.
According to a DIPR report, the directive was issued in pursuance of a government notification dated June 8, 2026.
The department informed employers, occupiers, managers of factories, shop owners, commercial establishments, entrepreneurs, consultants and other stakeholders that online services were available through the Labour Department portal. It stated that registration and renewal applications would be accepted only through the online portal and submission of physical or manual applications had been discontinued with immediate effect.
The department said all establishments and factories seeking registration, renewal, amendment or related services must apply through the prescribed digital platform and advised applicants to ensure that all required documents and information were uploaded correctly while submitting applications.
It further informed that assistance and guidance regarding the online system could be obtained from the respective district labour offices.
The department said the initiative had been undertaken to improve ease of doing business, enhance transparency, reduce processing time and provide convenient access to services for employers, entrepreneurs, factory owners and commercial establishments across the state. All concerned have been requested to take note of the directive and extend cooperation for successful implementation of the online service delivery mechanism.
Thursday, June 25, 2026