Rule 6. Interval for revision of variable dearness allowance under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 7

Chapter II — Minimum WagesMade under The Code on Wages, 2019Notification No. 1377/XXXVI-03-2026-1901341, 12 Aug 2026

Official text

The cost of living allowance and the cash value of the concession in respect of essential commodities at concession rate shall be computed once before 1st April and then before 1st October in every year to revise the variable dearness allowance payable to the employees on the minimum wages considering the Average Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers published by the Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.

Source: The Uttar Pradesh Code on Wages Rules, 2026, Notification No. 1377/XXXVI-03-2026-1901341 — Uttar Pradesh Gazette Extraordinary, 12 August 2026, p. 48 of the PDF. Open our copy at p. 48 · official download · all sources

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.