Contractor for 9 Employees in Gujarat: Does the Law Require a Labor License?

Hi,

A factory is in Gujarat with approximately 300 employees on the payroll. The factory management hired a contractor for 9 employees. Does this contractor need to obtain a labor license? Please support your answer (y/n) with the section of the act or any specific rule/circular.

Appreciate your early response.

For cases of fewer than 20 contract laborers in total on any given day, the Contract Labour Act is not applicable in such instances.