Navigating Labor Licenses for Central Government O&M Work: Central or State?

Labor License for Operation and Maintenance

If any work is to be done for operation and maintenance in a company under the central government, then whose labor license will have to be taken: the central government or the state government? Additionally, what rules will have to be followed for minimum wages?

O&M Company - belongs to Chennai

Client - Belongs to Central Government

Job Type - Operation & Maintenance

State - Chhattisgarh

Not only the minimum rates of wages, but also if you are required to obtain a contractor's license under the CLRA Act, 1970, everything shall be governed by the respective Central Government Rules only, as your client/principal is a Central Government undertaking.