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Wages Central Rules Rule 10
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The Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026

Rule 10 Manner of fixing floor wage

Chapter
III · Floor Wages
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As notified 08 May 2026
10. Manner of fixing floor wage.- (1) For fixing the floor wage, the Central Government may consult the BoardDefined in rule 2(e): Board means the Central Advisory Board constituted by the Central Government under sub section (1) of section 42, taking into account the minimum living standard including the food, clothing, housing and any other factors considered appropriate by the Central Government from time to time.
(2) The consultation under sub-rule (1) may be circulated to all the State Governments for further consultation and their comments.
(3) The consultation of the BoardDefined in rule 2(e): Board means the Central Advisory Board constituted by the Central Government under sub section (1) of section 42 and the views of the State Governments received may be considered before fixing the floor wage under sub-rule (1).
(4) The Central Government may revise the floor wage fixed under sub-rule (1) ordinarily at an interval not exceeding five years and undertake adjustment for variations in the cost of living periodically in consultation with the BoardDefined in rule 2(e): Board means the Central Advisory Board constituted by the Central Government under sub section (1) of section 42 and the State Governments.