Notification Record & Forms
Notification details and the forms every employer needs, in one place.
- Issuing authority
- Department of Labour, Government of Chhattisgarh (Notification No. RULE-503/4/2026-LABOUR)
- Notified
- 10 April 2026, at Nava Raipur Atal Nagar; published in the Chhattisgarh Gazette dated 13 April 2026
- Objection window
- 45 days from the date of gazette publication — objections/suggestions accepted up to on or around 28 May 2026
- Legal basis
- Section 67 of the Code on Wages, 2019 (No. 29 of 2019), read with Section 24 of the General Clauses Act, 1897
- Supersedes
- The Minimum Wages (Chhattisgarh) Rules, 1958; and the Chhattisgarh Payment of Wages Rules, 1962
- Status as of
- Draft stage — final notification awaited from the State Government
On 10 April 2026, the Labour Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, published the draft Code on Wages (Chhattisgarh) Rules, 2026 in the State Gazette. These rules are framed under Section 67 of the Code on Wages, 2019 — the central law that merged four older wage-related laws into one. Once finalised, this single set of state rules will replace two separate, decades-old rule books: the Minimum Wages (Chhattisgarh) Rules, 1958 and the Chhattisgarh Payment of Wages Rules, 1962. In short, it brings minimum wage fixation, timely payment of wages, permissible deductions, registers, wage slips, and the claims-and-appeal process under one roof. This guide explains, in simple terms, what employers need to know today.
Forms under the State Rules
Due Dates
Compliance deadlines, forms and how often each one recurs.
| Compliance | Form | Compliance Frequency | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issue of wage slip | Form-V | Every wage period | On or before the date wages are paid |
| Maintain Employee Register | Form-I | Continuous | Updated on joining/exit of each employee |
| Maintain Wage & Deduction Register | Form-IV | Every wage period | Updated each wage period |
| Maintain Attendance Register-cum-Muster Roll | Form-IX | Monthly | For every calendar month |
| Collect Nomination Form | Form-VII | One-time; refreshed on marriage | At time of joining / immediately on marriage |
| Intimate deduction to Inspector-cum-Facilitator | — | As and when a deduction is made | Within 10 days of the deduction |
| Intimate deduction for damage/loss to employee | — | As and when a deduction is made | Within 15 days of the deduction |
| Deposit undisbursed wages with Labour Officer | — | As and when dues stay unpaid | Within 15 days after 6 months from the date payable |
| Preserve statutory registers | Forms I, IV, IX | Ongoing | 5 years from the date of the last entry |
| File Annual Return | — | Annual | Electronically, in the format under the OSH Code Rules |
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 framework | Two separate rule books: the Minimum Wages (Chhattisgarh) Rules, 1958, and the Chhattisgarh Payment of Wages Rules, 1962, framed under two different central Acts | One unified set of rules — the Code on Wages (Chhattisgarh) Rules, 2026 — framed under a single Code on Wages, 2019 |
| Enforcement officer | "Inspector" | "Inspector-cum-Facilitator", combining enforcement with an advisory role for employers and employees |
| Records & registers | Registers largely maintained in physical, manual form | Registers (Form-I, IV, IX) and wage slips (Form-V) may be maintained and issued electronically |
| Offences | Contraventions typically routed towards prosecution | First-time, fine-only offences can be compounded by paying 50% of the maximum fine (Rule 45), cutting down on litigation |
| Grievance redressal | Separate claim routes existed under each of the earlier Acts | A single application (Form-II) and appeal (Form-III) process before one Authority/Appellate Authority |
| Advisory Board | Advisory boards functioned separately under each earlier Act | One State Advisory Board (Rule 20) with mandatory one-third women representation |
Applicability
Who the Code covers, and who gets special or exempt treatment.
Covered
- All employers and establishments in Chhattisgarh to which the Code on Wages, 2019 applies — organised and unorganised sectors alike
- All employees/workers engaged for wages, irrespective of any wage ceiling
- Establishments engaging workers through contractors, for the purposes of timely wage payment (Rule 47) and minimum bonus (Rule 48)
Exempted / special treatment
- Agricultural employment: working-hour provisions (Rule 6) apply subject to modifications the State Government may separately prescribe
- Piece-rate workers: the minimum piece rate must first undergo a time-and-motion study (Rule 4(2)) and can never fall below the comparable time-rate minimum wage
- Employees with more favourable terms: where an existing law, award, agreement or contract gives better rest-day terms than Rule 7, those better terms continue to apply (Rule 7(5))
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to what employers ask us most about this rule.
What is the Code on Wages (Chhattisgarh) Rules, 2026?
It is a draft set of state rules framed by the Chhattisgarh government under Section 67 of the Code on Wages, 2019, to put minimum wages, payment of wages, and related compliance into practice across the state.
Has the Code on Wages (Chhattisgarh) Rules, 2026 come into force?
No. It is currently only a draft notification, open for public objections. It becomes law only after the State Government issues a final notification in the Official Gazette.
Which older rules will it replace?
Once finalised, it will supersede the Minimum Wages (Chhattisgarh) Rules, 1958 and the Chhattisgarh Payment of Wages Rules, 1962.
What was the deadline to send objections or suggestions?
Objections and suggestions could be submitted within 45 days of the gazette publication on 13 April 2026 — roughly up to 28 May 2026 — to the Secretary (Labour), the Labour Commissioner, Chhattisgarh, or by email at cglc2012@gmail.com.
How will minimum wages be calculated under the draft rules?
Under Rule 3, the daily minimum wage is worked out using three consumption units per worker, a 2,700-calorie diet, 66 metres of cloth a year, housing rent at 10% of food-and-clothing cost, and fixed shares for fuel/miscellaneous expenses (20%) and education, medical needs and contingencies (25%).
What is the wage period under the draft rules?
Rule 10 fixes the wage period for minimum wages as monthly.
Is a wage slip mandatory for employees?
Yes. Rule 44 requires every employer to issue a wage slip in Form-V — electronically or otherwise — to each employee on or before the date wages are paid.
What registers must an employer maintain?
Employers must maintain an Employee Register (Form-I), a Register of Wages, Overtime, Advances, Fines and Deductions (Form-IV), and an Attendance Register-cum-Muster Roll (Form-IX), and preserve each for five years after the last entry.
Can an employer deduct wages for damage or loss caused by an employee?
Yes, but only after explaining the loss to the employee in writing and giving them a chance to respond. The deduction, once made, must be communicated to the employee within 15 days (Rule 17).
What happens if wages remain unpaid because an employee cannot be traced?
Under Rule 39, if the dues stay unpaid for six months, the employer must deposit the amount with the Labour Officer or Assistant Labour Commissioner within 15 days after that six-month period ends.
Sources
Where every fact on this page comes from.
- → Chhattisgarh Gazette Notification No. RULE-503/4/2026-LABOUR, dated 10 April 2026 (published 13 April 2026) — Draft Code on Wages (Chhattisgarh) Rules, 2026 (primary source)
- → The Code on Wages, 2019 (No. 29 of 2019), Government of India
- → PRS Legislative Research — overview of the Code on Wages, 2019 (prsindia.org)
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.