Gazette Notifications :
Explore the latest Gazette Notifications for timely updates on government decisions, legal changes, and compliance requirements.
Holiday on 14 April 2026 – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
The Government of India, through an Office Memorandum under file no. F. No. 12/4/2020-JCA dated on 9th April 2026, has declared 14th April 2026 (Tuesday) as a holiday on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. This holiday will be observed across all Central Government Offices, including...
Revision of Minimum Wages in Haryana
The Haryana Government has revised the basic minimum wage rates for all employments in the state (excluding brick kiln workers), effective from 01 April 2026, under the provisions of the Code on Wages, 2019 with notification no. 2/25/26-2 Lab dated on 09 March 2026.
Telangana Minimum Wages & VDA Revision
The Government of Telangana has revised minimum wages along with VDA based on the increase in CPI, effective from 01 April 2026 to 30 September 2026, for various scheduled employments.
CPI Notification (Oct–Dec 2025) – Madhya Pradesh
The Labour Commissioner, Madhya Pradesh has published the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for October to December 2025 for industrial and agricultural workers to support wage and allowance calculations under notification no 7/11/Anve/Five/2015/Part-3/6296-444 dated on 31-03-2026.
Revision of VDA and Minimum Wages by Chief Labour Commissioner (Central)
The Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Ministry of Labour & Employment, has revised the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) and minimum wage rates based on the increase in Consumer Price Index (CPI), effective from 01 April 2026. The revision is due to an increase of 11.28 points in CPI...
Gujarat Contract Labour Wage Rates Notification (2026)
The Gujarat Government has issued a notification under notification no. Shra.Aa.6/Te.3/2026/165 dated on 1 Apr 2026 prescribing daily wage rates and special allowance (VDA) for contract labourers engaged in non-scheduled employments, effective from 01 April 2026 to 30 September 2026, under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970.
Revision of Minimum Wages with VDA in Bihar
The Government of Bihar has revised the minimum wage rates along with Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for scheduled employments, under notifiction no. 5/M.W.-40-16/2021 L&R-46 (S.O. No. 47) dated on 01 Mar 2026 effective from 01 April 2026, under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. The revised wages are based on the...
Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 2026 (Amendment)
The Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Act No. 5 of 2026) has been notified vide Notification No. F. 2(13) Vidhi/2/2026 dated 25.03.2026 and published in the Gazette on 27.03.2026. The Act has been made effective retrospectively from 17.12.2025.
Amendment under the Madhya Pradesh Vritti Kar Adhiniyam, 1995
The Government of Madhya Pradesh has issued an amendment under the Madhya Pradesh Vritti Kar Adhiniyam, 1995, with notification no. CT-15—0001—2025—Sec-1-V-(CT) (08) dated on 31 March 2026 whereby the validity of the earlier notification has been extended from 31 March 2025 to 31 March 2030.
Special Allowance under Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Gujarat)
The Gujarat Government has notified Special Allowance (VDA) rates under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 under notification no. Shra.Aa.6/Te.3/2026/142 to 164 dated on 01-04-2026, payable in addition to basic wages for various scheduled employments, effective from 01 April 2026 to 30 September 2026.
SHe-Box Portal for Workplace Safety – 2026
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has introduced the SHe-Box Portal, a digital platform to ensure effective implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 under release id 2247562 dated on 01-04-2026, enabling complaint registration and monitoring across workplaces.
Madhya Pradesh Minimum Wages & VDA Revision (Apr–Sep 2026)
The Labour Commissioner, Government of Madhya Pradesh, vide Notification No. 1/11/अन्वे./पांच/2024/6445-6650 dated March 31, 2026, has revised minimum wages along with Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for scheduled employments. Effective from April 1 to September 30, 2026, the revision is based on the Consumer Price Index (Base 2001=100) to adjust wages...
Uttar Pradesh Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026 (DRAFT)
According to the Central OSH Code, 2020, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh vide Notification No. 500/XXXVI-3-2026-1903305 dated 23.03.2026 has notified UP State Occupational Safety, Health and working Conditions Rules, 2026 for regulating safety health and work conditions in establishments across the state.
Paid Holiday for General Elections 2026
The Election Commission of India (ECI), vide above referred Notification No. 78/EPS/2026 dated: 16.03.2026, has declared a paid holiday on the days of polling in certain States / UTs for employees to cast their vote, as it is their right, under Section 135B the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Additional FAQs on Labour Codes
On 16.03.2026, the Ministry of Labour & Employment notified few additional FAQs to clarify some provisions under the Labour Codes. These FAQs include guidance on wage structure, gratuity, overtime, leave policies and applicability that will bring uniform interpretation and compliance. The measures apply from 21 November 2025.