Due to rapid globalisation more and more organisations are automating their including all forms of documentation reducing the likelihood of them being able to provide labour related documents in physical format instantly. The importance of an accurate employee record stretches for beyond the legal ramification of that information not being current. For employers -keeping accurate records can help recruitment; identify gaps in skills and save time while performing administrative duties. There is a view that the Indian Labour Legislation has vowed its commitment to the welfare of workers alone. Despite numerous legislation the enforceability always seems to lack India, thus defeating the very purpose. The introduction of the labour market reforms is complementary to liberalisation of Indian economy. The procedural systems such as securing registration licence and maintenance of registers and records (in physical forms) and submission of information under various labours lows are cumbersome and repetitive. Employers hence seek liberalisation of inspection and labour administration system (governance reforms). At the most basic and fundamental level, the NDA government does not have a clear and sensitive strategy to introduce labour laws reform. Thus, this article highlights the emerging need for reform in labour legislation pertaining to record maintenance of labourers.

KEYWORDS: Labourers, Legislation, Record Maintenance, Reforms, Liberalisation.