The Labour Commissioner, Haryana, on October 5, 2026, has issued directions to field-level Deputy Labour Commissioners, Assistant Labour Commissioners and Labour Inspectors regarding the implementation of the notification dated April 9, 2026, fixing revised minimum rates of wages. The directions refer to the pending Public Interest Litigation (CWP-PIL-255 of 2026), Court on Its Own Motion v. State of Haryana, listed before the Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court on October 28, 2026, wherein non-implementation of the notification in petty establishments was alleged.
The Labour Commissioner has directed all concerned field officers to ensure implementation of the April 9, 2026 notification in letter and spirit across all establishments, including petty establishments. Any laxity in ensuring compliance will be viewed seriously.
The directions require immediate attention from the concerned enforcement authorities to ensure that the prescribed minimum wage rates are implemented across establishments without exemption on the ground of their size or nature.
[Letter No. 25744-860]
