He is the Chief Conciliation Officer under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 with State-wide jurisdiction.
Commissioner for Workmen’s Compensation for the state of Tamil Nadu under the Workmen’s compensation Act, 1923. (This work has been delegated to Deputy Commissioners of Labour)
Authority to decide the cases of the applicability of the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947 under Section 51 of the Act.
Authority to decide the question of applicability of the Tamil Nadu Catering Establishments Act 1958 to an employee or to a Catering Establishment under Sub-Section 2 of section 27 of the Act.
Authority to specify hours of work and conditions of service of the workmen of the contractors as required under Rule 25 (2) (b) of the Tamil Nadu contract Labour Rules,1975.
Registrar of Trade Unions under the Trade Unions Act, 1976.
Certifying Authority under Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act.