The Code on Wages (Gujarat) Rules, 2021
Rule 44. The manner of imposing fine under sub-section (1) of section 56
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(1) An accused person desirous of making composition of offence under sub-section (1) of section 56 may make an application in Form VI, electronically or otherwise to the Gazetted Officer notified under said sub- section (1).
(2) The Gazetted Officer referred to in sub-rule (1), shall, on receipt of such application, hold a meeting with the accused person to satisfy himself as to whether the offence is compoundable or not under the Code and if the offence is compoundable and the accused person agrees for the composition, compromise the offence for a sum of fifty per cent. of the maximum fine provided for such offence under the Code, to be paid by the accused within the time specified in the order of composition issued by such officer.
(3) Where the offence has been compromised under sub-rule (2) after the institution of the prosecution, then, the officer shall send a copy of such order made by him for intimation to the officer referred to in sub-section (1) for needful action under sub-section (6) of section 56.