Rule 18. Manner of deduction and intimation of deduction under the proviso of sub-section (2) of Section 20

(1) Where an employer desires to make deductions under proviso to sub-section (2) of Section 20, the employer shall intimate electronically or in writing to the employee concerned regarding their intention of making such deduction seeking their reply within a period of seven days and on establishment of charges deduction shall be made from the wages of the employee in accordance with sub-section (3) of Section 18.

(2) If no reply is received from the employee concerned within seven days, the employer shall make such deduction from the wages and the same shall be intimated to the employee within fifteen days of the date of such deduction.