Notification Record & Forms
Notification details and the forms every employer needs, in one place.
- Issuing Authority
- Labour, Factories, Boilers and Insurance Medical Services (Lab.II) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
- Notified
- G.O.Rt.No.39, dated 13.02.2026
- Objection Window
- 45 days from the date the Official Gazette copies carrying this notification are made available to the public
- Legal Basis
- Section 67 of the Code on Wages, 2019 (Central Act 29 of 2019), read with Section 24 of the General Clauses Act, 1897
- Supersedes
- Draft Code on Wages (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2022 (G.O.Rt.No.202, dated 13-6-2022); the Andhra Pradesh Payment of Wages Rules, 1937; and the Andhra Pradesh Minimum Wages Rules, 1960
- Status as of July 2026
- Still a draft notification. It is open for objections and suggestions and has not yet been finally notified in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette
Andhra Pradesh has released its draft state rules under the Code on Wages, 2019. Notified through G.O.Rt.No.39 dated 13 February 2026, these rules will replace the state's separate Payment of Wages Rules, 1937 and Minimum Wages Rules, 1960 once finalised. This guide breaks down the notification, the forms it introduces, the compliance timelines, and what changes for employers and employees in Andhra Pradesh.
Forms under the State Rules
Due Dates
Compliance deadlines, forms and how often each one recurs.
| Compliance | Form | Compliance Frequency | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wage slip issuance | Form V | Every wage period | On or before payment of wages |
| Register preservation | Forms I, IV, IX | Ongoing | 5 years from the date of the last entry |
| Approval of fine imposed on employee | Per case | Deputy Commissioner must decide within 30 days of intimation; deemed approved if not decided | |
| Intimation of wage deduction (Section 20 proviso) | Per deduction | Within 10 days of the deduction | |
| Inspector-cum-Facilitator action on deduction intimation | Per intimation received | Within 30 days of receipt | |
| Intimation of deduction for damage or loss | Per deduction | Within 15 days of the deduction | |
| Revision of variable dearness allowance | Twice a year | Before 1 April and before 1 October every year | |
| Filing of appeal with deposit | Form III | Per appeal | At the time of filing; employer must deposit the claim amount with the appellate authority |
| Payment on composition of offence | Form VI | Per case | Within 30 days of the composition order |
| Deposit of undisbursed dues where nominee is known | Per case | If unpaid 3 months after falling due, deposited with the Deputy Commissioner, who disburses within 2 months of deposit | |
| Deposit of undisbursed dues where there is no nomination | Per case | Before the 15th day after the expiry of 6 months from the date the amount fell due | |
| Transfer of unclaimed dues to the Labour Welfare Fund | Per case | After the amount remains unclaimed for 7 years |
Key Provisions
What changed under the Code, and what it means for payroll.
Old Law vs. New Law
What employers followed before, against what applies now — point matched against point.
| On this point | Before — earlier law | Now — the new Code |
|---|---|---|
| Governing state rules | Andhra Pradesh Payment of Wages Rules, 1937 | Code on Wages (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 |
| Minimum wage rules | Andhra Pradesh Minimum Wages Rules, 1960 | Merged into the Code on Wages (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026, Chapter II |
| Governing statutes | Two separate central Acts — the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, and the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 | One unified central law — the Code on Wages, 2019 |
| Minimum wage formula | No single statutory formula prescribed at the state level | Rule 3 prescribes an exact formula: 3 consumption units, 2,700 calories/day, 66 metres cloth/year, fixed housing and other cost ratios |
| Draft rules stage | Draft Code on Wages (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2022, notified vide G.O.Rt.No.202 dated 13-6-2022 | Superseded by the fresh draft under G.O.Rt.No.39 dated 13.02.2026, aligned to the Draft Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2025 |
| Records and registers | Separate registers prescribed under the 1937 and 1960 Rules | Unified registers — Employee Register (Form I), Wages Register (Form IV), Muster Roll (Form IX) — under Rule 45 |
| Wage slip | Not uniformly mandated across establishments | Mandatory wage slip in Form V for every employee under Rule 46 |
| Filing of claims and applications | Filing of claims and applications | Manual or electronic filing permitted for applications, appeals, and intimations |
| Settlement of offences | No unified composition mechanism | Rule 48 allows compounding of offences for 50% of the maximum fine |
Applicability
Who the Code covers, and who gets special or exempt treatment.
Covered
- All establishments in Andhra Pradesh to which the Code on Wages, 2019 applies
- All employees drawing wages as defined under the Code, across unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and highly-skilled categories listed in the Schedule
- Contract labour employed through a contractor — the principal employer is responsible for ensuring wages and minimum bonus are paid (Rules 49–50)
- Employers who must maintain registers, issue wage slips, and file the annual return once the Rules take final effect
Exempted / special treatment
- State Government employees — their wages and allowances are not fixed under this Code (proviso to Rule 4(1))
- Occupations not yet listed in the Schedule are added or modified only after the technical committee's advice (Rule 4(3))
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to what employers ask us most about this rule.
What is the Code on Wages (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026?
It is the draft set of state rules that Andhra Pradesh proposes to make under the Code on Wages, 2019. It was notified through G.O.Rt.No.39 dated 13.02.2026.
Has the Code on Wages (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 come into force?
Not yet. It is a draft notification open for public objections and suggestions. It becomes effective from the date of its final publication in the Official Gazette.
How long is the objection window for this draft notification?
45 days from the date the copies of the Official Gazette carrying the notification are made available to the public.
How long is the objection window for this draft notification?
45 days from the date the copies of the Official Gazette carrying the notification are made available to the public.
Where should objections and suggestions be sent?
To the Commissioner of Labour, Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada, either through the Labour Department's web portal at labour.ap.gov.in or by email to aplabourcodes2026@gmail.com.
Which laws does this draft rule replace?
It supersedes the Draft Code on Wages (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2022, the Andhra Pradesh Payment of Wages Rules, 1937, and the Andhra Pradesh Minimum Wages Rules, 1960.
Under which section of the Code on Wages is this notification issued?
Section 67 of the Code on Wages, 2019, read with Section 24 of the General Clauses Act, 1897.
What was the appointed day for the Code on Wages, 2019?
21 November 2025, as notified by the Central Government vide S.O.5322(E).
Do these rules apply to the whole of Andhra Pradesh?
Yes. Rule 1(2) extends them to the whole state.
When will these rules come into force once finalised?
On the date they are published in the Official Gazette, as stated in Rule 1(3).
Sources
Where every fact on this page comes from.
- → ● G.O.Rt.No.39, Labour, Factories, Boilers and Insurance Medical Services (Lab.II) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, dated 13.02.2026 — Draft Code on Wages (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026
- → ● The Code on Wages, 2019 (Central Act 29 of 2019), Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 1, No.48, dated 8 August 2019
- → ● S.O.5322(E) dated 21-11-2025 — Appointed Day notification issued by the Central Government
For informational purposes only — not legal advice. State rules referenced here are subject to change on final notification. Verify current status with our compliance team before acting.