Gujarat
Minimum WagesSpecial Allowance under Minimum Wages Act, 1948 for various scheduled employment in Gujarat(Oct 2026)
Gujarat published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: gujarat-special-allowance-under-minimum-wages-act-1948-for-various-scheduled-employment-in-gujarat-oct-2026) on 2026-10-05, filed under Minimum Wages. The purpose of this notification is to ensure that workers in scheduled employments in Gujarat receive a fair and minimum wage, including a special allowance, to protect their interests and promote social justice.
| Issue Date | |
| Published | |
| Gazette ID | gujarat-special-allowance-under-minimum-wages-act-1948-for-various-scheduled-employment-in-gujarat-oct-2026 |
| Category | Minimum Wages |
Action Required
Employers in Gujarat must review and revise their wage structures to include the special allowance for workers in scheduled employments, as per the notification, to avoid non-compliance. They must also maintain proper records and ensure timely payment of the special allowance to eligible workers.
Statutory Penalty Risk
Penalty under Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, which may extend to ₹5000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or both
Statutes & Rules Amended
- Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Gujarat must review and revise their wage structures to include the special allowance for workers in scheduled employments, as per the notification, to avoid non-compliance. They must also maintain proper records and ensure timely payment of the special allowance to eligible workers. |
| Compliance Deadline | |
| Statutory Penalty | Penalty under Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, which may extend to ₹5000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or both |
Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to ensure that workers in scheduled employments in Gujarat receive a fair and minimum wage, including a special allowance, to protect their interests and promote social justice.
Summary
The Government of Gujarat has issued a notification regarding the special allowance under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 for various scheduled employments in the state, effective October 2026. This notification aims to provide a special allowance to workers in scheduled employments, ensuring fair compensation for their work.