Rule 72. Mode of payment of wages to contract labour

(1) The mode of payment of wages shall be made as per section 55 of the Code only. Provided where it is not practicable to disburse the wages in the mode specified in section-55 of the code then contractor may opt for cash or any other mode subject to the following conditions, namely: -(i) Option from the contract worker to get the wages in cash or any other mode is obtained by the contractor;

(ii) establishment where contract labour is employed is at a distance of not less than one kilometre from nearest bank;

(iii) there is no automated teller machine within the radius of one kilometre of the establishment;

(iv) there is network hassle in the area;

(v) When more than thirty three percent of total contract labour is not familiar with banking transactions;

(vi) The principal employer as well the contractor shall inform the concerned Inspector-cum-Facilitator opting for a mode, other than the mode (s) specified in sub-section (2) of section 55.

(2) The contractor shall prepare details of payment made through any other mode and send a copy of the same to the principal employer and the concerned Inspector-cum-Facilitator.