Contents of the Code on Wages

The Code on Wages, 2019

Section 22. Deductions for services rendered

In force since 21 Nov 2025Chapter III — Payment of Wages

Official text

A deduction under clause (d) or clause (e) of sub-section (2) of section 18 shall not be made from the wages of an employee, unless the house-accommodation amenity or service has been accepted by him as a term of employment or otherwise and such deduction shall not exceed an amount equivalent to the value of the house-accommodation amenity or service supplied and shall be subject to such conditions as the appropriate Government may impose.

Source: The Code on Wages, 2019, Act No. 29 of 2019 — Gazette of India, p. 12 of the PDF. Open our copy at p. 12 · official download · all sources

Explained simply in: Paying wages: deadlines, deductions and fines guide

Commencement In force since 21 Nov 2025

Notification wording (1)
  • S.O. 5322(E), in force from 21 Nov 2025: “sections 1 to 41”