Sub contractor is hiring more than 10/20 (state specific) labours. In this case does he requires to obtain a valid labour license?

Dear Experts, Seeking views
Sub contractor is hiring more than 10/20 (state specific) labours. In this case does he requires to obtain a valid labour license?
If yes. who shall issue Form V? Does respective labour office demand for work order from the PE?
Your views please, as their prevails contradictory views on this, including thereof labour authorities also.

Dear Shailesh,
1. As per the Contractor act there is no sub contractor concept.
2. For example A is the Contractor B is the sub contractor A has to follow all records and license also including registers .
Regards,
K S T KRISHNA RAO

Dear Shailesh,
According to the definition of contractor as laid down under Contract Labour (R&A) Act, 1970 sub-contractor is also included in this definition. Principal Employer should issue Form V to the Sub-contractor. For their satisfaction authority may demand work order/contract deed.
R N KHOLA