Labour Code Advisor

Gujarat

Minimum Wages

Special Allowance under Minimum Wages Act, 1948 for various scheduled employment in Gujarat(Apr 2026)

Gujarat published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: gujarat-special-allowance-under-minimum-wages-act-1948-for-various-scheduled-employment-in-gujarat-apr-2026) on 2026-04-01, filed under Minimum Wages. The purpose of this notification is to protect the interests of workers in scheduled employments by providing them with a special allowance, thereby ensuring their minimum wages are fair and reasonable.

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Gazette ID gujarat-special-allowance-under-minimum-wages-act-1948-for-various-scheduled-employment-in-gujarat-apr-2026
Category Minimum Wages
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-04-01

Action Required

Employers in Gujarat must review and revise their payroll structures to incorporate the special allowance under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 for scheduled employments, effective from April 2026. They must also ensure compliance with the revised minimum wages and special allowance rates.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutory Penalty Risk

Non-compliance may result in penalties under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, including fines and imprisonment.

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Minimum Wages Act, 1948

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers in Gujarat must review and revise their payroll structures to incorporate the special allowance under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 for scheduled employments, effective from April 2026. They must also ensure compliance with the revised minimum wages and special allowance rates.
Compliance Deadline
Statutory PenaltyNon-compliance may result in penalties under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, including fines and imprisonment.

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to protect the interests of workers in scheduled employments by providing them with a special allowance, thereby ensuring their minimum wages are fair and reasonable.

Summary

The Government of Gujarat has issued a notification regarding the special allowance under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 for various scheduled employment in the state, effective from April 2026. This notification aims to provide a special allowance to employees in scheduled employments, ensuring fair compensation for their work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (gujarat-special-allowance-under-minimum-wages-act-1948-for-various-scheduled-employment-in-gujarat-apr-2026)?
Gujarat issued this notification, published on 2026-04-01.
What is Gazette Notification gujarat-special-allowance-under-minimum-wages-act-1948-for-various-scheduled-employment-in-gujarat-apr-2026 about?
The purpose of this notification is to protect the interests of workers in scheduled employments by providing them with a special allowance, thereby ensuring their minimum wages are fair and reasonable.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification gujarat-special-allowance-under-minimum-wages-act-1948-for-various-scheduled-employment-in-gujarat-apr-2026?
Employers in Gujarat must review and revise their payroll structures to incorporate the special allowance under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 for scheduled employments, effective from April 2026. They must also ensure compliance with the revised minimum wages and special allowance rates. The compliance deadline is 2026-04-01.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification gujarat-special-allowance-under-minimum-wages-act-1948-for-various-scheduled-employment-in-gujarat-apr-2026?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification gujarat-special-allowance-under-minimum-wages-act-1948-for-various-scheduled-employment-in-gujarat-apr-2026?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Non-compliance may result in penalties under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, including fines and imprisonment..