Notification No. S.O. 2453(E); Dated: 12.05.2026
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued notifications appointing Deputy Chief Labour Commissioners (Central) across various regions as designated authorities under the Code on Wages, 2019.
The appointments relate to powers concerning wage-related appeals and compounding of offences under the Code.
1. Authorities for Wage-Related Appeals
The notified Deputy Chief Labour Commissioners (Central) have been authorised to hear and decide appeals arising under the provisions of the Code on Wages, 2019.
These authorities will exercise appellate jurisdiction over specified States and Union Territories as allocated under the notifications.
The appellate mechanism is intended to provide an effective forum for resolution of disputes relating to wage matters covered under the Code.
2. Powers for Compounding of Offences
The notifications also empower the designated officers to exercise powers relating to compounding of offences under the Code on Wages, 2019.
Accordingly, eligible offences under the Code may be compounded by the notified authorities in accordance with the prescribed legal framework and procedures.
3. Jurisdiction Across States and Union Territories
The Ministry has specified region-wise jurisdiction for the appointed authorities. Different Deputy Chief Labour Commissioners (Central) will exercise powers over designated States and Union Territories to ensure administrative efficiency and effective implementation of the Code.
4. Objective of the Notifications
The appointments are aimed at strengthening enforcement and dispute resolution mechanisms under the Code on Wages, 2019. By decentralising appellate and compounding powers across regional authorities, the Ministry seeks to ensure:
- Faster disposal of wage-related matters
- Improved compliance monitoring
- Effective enforcement of labour law provisions
- Reduced procedural delays for employers and employees
5. Strengthening Wage Law Enforcement Framework
The notifications form part of the broader implementation framework under the labour codes regime and are intended to operationalise institutional mechanisms for enforcement, adjudication and compliance under the Code on Wages, 2019 across establishments where the Central Government is the appropriate Government.
Click Here To Read The Full Notification
The post Govt. Strengthens Wage Code Enforcement With Appointment of 21 Deputy Chief Labour Commissioners appeared first on Taxmann Blog.
