Government of India has notified the implementation of the 4 Labour Codes on 21.11.2025 and corresponding draft Central Rules on 30.12.2025 inviting objections/suggestions.
Now Government of India has published Finalised Central Rules in Gazette of India.
1. Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026
2. Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026
3. Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026
The undersigned is directed to refer Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) DO No. P-11023/08/2025-WC(E-181329) dated 19.01.2026 regarding the instructions to be issued with respect to the subject matter and to say as under.
(i) Procuring entities are advised to adhere to Instructions, as placed at Annexure-l, with respect to timely payment of wages/ salary and other statutory payments to manpower/employees engaged directly/ through contractor as per Code on Wages, 2019 and other Labour Codes.
(ii) In case of any clarifications with respect to the instructions placed at Annexure-I, the same may be referred to Ministry of Labour and Employment.
(iii) It is requested that the instructions may be brought to the notice of all organizations, Constitutional/ Statutory bodies under their administrative control including autonomous bodies as well as Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) etc.
2. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
(Praveen Kujur)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tel:011-23733771
email: praveen.kujur[at]nic.in
