Chhattisgarh notifies the Code on Wages (Chhattisgarh) Rules, 2026
TaxByKK · Compliance News · taxbykk.com28 Oct 2026
In short
The Chhattisgarh Labour Department has notified the Code on Wages (Chhattisgarh) Rules, 2026, notification No. RULE-5/15/2026-LABOUR dated 28 October 2026 (Chhattisgarh Gazette Extraordinary). They extend to the whole State and come into force on publication in the Gazette. They replace the Chhattisgarh Minimum Wages Rules, 1958 and the Chhattisgarh Payment of Wages Rules, 1962. The draft was published on 13 April 2026 with 45 days for objections, which the State says it considered.
- Authority
- Government of Chhattisgarh, Labour Department
- Notification
- No. RULE-5/15/2026-LABOUR dated 28 October 2026
- Made under
- Section 67(1) of the Code on Wages, 2019
- Extent
- Whole of Chhattisgarh
- Effective from
- Date of publication in the Gazette
- Replaces
- Chhattisgarh Minimum Wages Rules, 1958; Chhattisgarh Payment of Wages Rules, 1962
- Draft
- Published 13 April 2026 (Gazette Extraordinary No. 183)
What changed
| Item | Before | Now |
|---|---|---|
| Wage rules in Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Minimum Wages Rules, 1958 and Payment of Wages Rules, 1962 | Code on Wages (Chhattisgarh) Rules, 2026, covering definitions, authorities, the advisory board, forms and procedures under the Code |
The Gazette is a 72-page Hindi document in a font that cannot be read as text. Only the title, preamble, short title, commencement, repeal clause and definitions were read; the operative rules (rates method, rest days, deductions, registers and forms) were not read, so no figure or deadline from them is stated here. Check the Official PDF before relying on any rule.
Who it applies to
- Employers and contractors with workplaces in Chhattisgarh
- Payroll teams, labour law advisers, CAs and CSs
- Employees and trade unions in Chhattisgarh
What to do
- Read the Hindi Gazette for the wage-period, deduction, register and form rules.
- Retire references to the 1958 and 1962 rules in payroll procedures.
Reference
Government of Chhattisgarh, Labour Department, Notification No. RULE-5/15/2026-LABOUR dated 28 October 2026, Code on Wages (Chhattisgarh) Rules, 2026.
Read the official PDF: Chhattisgarh Gazette 28 Oct 2026Written by TaxByKK from the official notification. Check the official text before you act on it.
Frequently asked questions
Which rules does this replace?
The Chhattisgarh Minimum Wages Rules, 1958 and the Chhattisgarh Payment of Wages Rules, 1962.
When do they apply?
From publication in the Gazette, across the whole State.
Does this page state the wage rules?
No. The Gazette could not be read in full as text; see the Official PDF.