State Rules
The Uttar Pradesh Code on Wages Rules, 2026
- Notification No. 1377/XXXVI-03-2026-1901341
- Notified 12 Aug 2026
- Uttar Pradesh Gazette Extraordinary, 12 August 2026
- 10 chapters
- 54 rules
- 14 forms and annexes
The rules were made in Hindi. The English text is the translation published by order of the Governor under clause (3) of Article 348 of the Constitution, which makes it the authoritative text in English. Rule headings are printed as marginal notes.
Made under The Code on Wages, 2019.
Official PDF download from Labour Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Contents
Chapter I — Preliminary
Chapter II — Minimum Wages
- r. 3Manner of calculating the rate of wages per hour and per month under sub-section (5) of Section 6
- r. 4Criteria for fixing the minimum rate of wages under clause (c) sub-section (6) of Section 6
- r. 5Norms of fixation of minimum rate of wages and the arduousness of work to be considered under sub-section (6) of Section 6
- r. 6Interval for revision of variable dearness allowance under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 7
- r. 7Constitution of Committees to fix and revise minimum wages for the purpose of Section 8
- r. 8Circumstances under clause (ii) of the proviso to Section 10
- r. 9Number of hours of work which shall constitute a normal working day for the purpose of sub-section (1) of Section 13
- r. 10Determination of weekly rest day for the purpose of sub-section (1) of Section 13 and payment to be made in relation to the work done on the rest day
- r. 11Determination of night shift under sub-section (1) of Section 13
- r. 12The extent and conditions under sub-section (2) of Section 13
- r. 13Longer wage period under Section 14
Chapter III — Payment of Wages
- r. 14Manner of recovery of deductions made under sub-section (4) of Section 18
- r. 15The Authority under sub-section (1) of Section 19
- r. 16The manner of exhibiting the notice under sub-section (2) of Section 19
- r. 17The procedure under sub-section (3) of Section 19 to impose fine and format of register to be maintained under sub-section (8) and manner to expense the amount of fine
- r. 18Manner of deduction and intimation of deduction under the proviso of sub-section (2) of Section 20
- r. 19Procedure for deduction for damage or loss under sub-section (1) of Section 21 and entry in registers under sub-section (3)
- r. 20Conditions regarding recovery of advance under Section 23
- r. 21Extent of loan and deduction under Section 24
Chapter IV — State Advisory Board
- r. 22Constitution of State Advisory Board, its Committees and sub-committees under sub-section (4) of Section 42
- r. 23Meeting of the Board, Committees and sub-committees under sub-section (10) of Section 42
- r. 24Notice of meetings of the Board, Committees and sub-committees
- r. 25Functions of the Chairperson
- r. 26Quorum
- r. 27Disposal of business of the State Advisory Board, Committees and sub-committees of State Advisory Board
- r. 28Method of voting
- r. 29Proceedings of the meeting
- r. 30Summoning of witnesses and production of documents
- r. 31Term of office of members of the Board, Committees and sub-committees of State Advisory Board under sub-section (2) of Section 42
- r. 32Travelling allowance
- r. 33Officers and Staff
- r. 34Resignation of the Chairperson and other members of the Board, Committees and sub-committees
- r. 35Cessation of membership
- r. 36Disqualification
Chapter V — Payment of Undisbursed Dues, Claims Etc.
- r. 37Payment Of undisbursed dues to nominees in case of death of employeeunder clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 44
- r. 38Deposit of the undisbursed dues in case of death of employeeunder clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 44
- r. 39Manner of dealing with the undisbursed dues under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 44
Chapter VI — Forms, Registers and Wage Slip
Chapter VII — Procedure for Disposal of Claim Applications and Appeals
Chapter VIII — Inspections and Inspector-cum-facilitator
Chapter IX — Offences and Penalties
Chapter X — Miscellaneous
Forms, appendices and annexures