Govt. Notifies Authorities and Officers Under Code on Wages Across Jurisdictions

Notification No. S.O. 2450(E); Dated 12.05.2026

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued multiple notifications appointing various authorities under different provisions of the Code on Wages, 2019. The appointments include Regional Labour Commissioners, Deputy Chief Labour Commissioners, Inspector-cum-Facilitators and other designated officers for exercising powers under the Code.

1. Authorities Appointed for Central Government Establishments

The notifications relate to establishments where the Central Government is the appropriate Government under the Code on Wages, 2019. The appointed authorities will exercise jurisdiction across specified regions and establishments for implementation and enforcement of wage-related provisions.

2. Appointment of Adjudicating Authorities

The Ministry has appointed designated authorities for adjudication of claims arising under the Code on Wages, 2019. These authorities will be responsible for hearing and deciding matters relating to:

• Non-payment or delayed payment of wages
• Payment of minimum wages
• Bonus-related claims
• Other wage-related disputes covered under the Code

Jurisdiction of such authorities has been specified region-wise through the notifications.

One appointment in this batch settles a question the standard commentary had left open: the authority to decide whether two jobs are of the same or a similar nature under section 4. What replaced the Equal Remuneration Act 1976 sets out that appointment and the region-by-region jurisdiction table attached to it.

3. Powers for Dispute Resolution and Inquiries

Regional Labour Commissioners and Deputy Chief Labour Commissioners have been entrusted with powers relating to dispute resolution, inquiries and related proceedings under the Code.

These officers will handle matters concerning compliance, employer obligations and employee grievances within their designated territorial jurisdictions.

4. Appointment of Inspector-cum-Facilitators

The notifications also appoint Inspector-cum-Facilitators under the Code on Wages, 2019. Such officers will perform functions relating to:

• Inspection of establishments
• Verification of compliance records
• Conducting inquiries
• Monitoring implementation of wage provisions
• Enforcement of statutory obligations under the Code

The appointments are intended to strengthen compliance monitoring and enforcement mechanisms.

5. Jurisdiction-Wise Allocation of Powers

The notifications clearly specify territorial and jurisdiction-wise powers of the appointed authorities. Different officers have been assigned authority over particular regions, states or categories of establishments to ensure effective administration and enforcement of the Code.

6. Objective of the Notifications

The appointments are aimed at operationalising various provisions of the Code on Wages, 2019 and strengthening the enforcement framework for wage-related laws under the new labour code regime. The notifications seek to ensure efficient adjudication, inspection, dispute resolution and compliance oversight in establishments governed by the Central Government.

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