Contents of the Wages (Central) Rules

The Wages (Central) Rules, 2026

Rule 16. Procedure for imposing fines

Chapter IV — Payment of WagesMade under The Code on Wages, 2019G.S.R. 343(E), 8 May 2026

Official text

(1) As per sub-section (3) of section 19, the employer shall give intimation electronically or in writing to the employee concerned specifying therein the particulars of acts and omissions done by the employee, warranting the imposition of fine, for showing cause within seven days.

(2) On establishment of charges, fine shall be imposed on the delinquent employee.

(3) Wherein no reply is received from the employee within the scheduled period, fine shall be imposed and the same shall be intimated to the employee within fifteen days of the imposition of such fine.

Source: The Wages (Central) Rules, 2026, G.S.R. 343(E) — Gazette of India, p. 44 of the PDF. Open our copy at p. 44 · official download · all sources

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