The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 (Act No. 37 of 1970).

This Act regulates the employment of contract labour in establishments and contractors where twenty or more workmen are employed. The Act requires that every principal employer of an establishment to which this Act applies shall apply for registration of the establishment and obtain certificate of registration. The Contractors are required to obtain licence to undertake or execute any work through contract labour. The Act empowers the appropriate government to prohibit employment of contract labour in any process, operation or other work in any establishment.
The Act requires the contractor in respect of work in any establishment, to provide, canteens, rest rooms, sufficient supply of wholesome drinking water, a sufficient number of latrines and urinals, washing facilities for the contract labour. If the contractor fails to provide such amenities, then it shall be the duty of the principal employer to provide the same. The Act provides for penalties, inspection and power to make rules by the appropriate government.