Contents of the Code on Wages

The Code on Wages, 2019

Section 59. Burden of proof

In force since 21 Nov 2025Chapter IX — Miscellaneous

Official text

Where a claim has been filed on account of non-payment of remuneration or bonus or less payment of wages or bonus or on account of making deductions not authorised by this Code from the wages of an employee, the burden to prove that the said dues have been paid shall be on the employer.

Source: The Code on Wages, 2019, Act No. 29 of 2019 — Gazette of India, p. 26 of the PDF. Open our copy at p. 26 · official download · all sources

Commencement In force since 21 Nov 2025

Notification wording (1)
  • S.O. 5322(E), in force from 21 Nov 2025: “sections 43 to 66”