Under s. 2(d) of the Code on Wages and the matching definitions in the other Codes, the Central Government is the appropriate government for:
- establishments run by or under the authority of the Central Government;
- railways, mines, oil fields, major ports, air transport, telecommunication, banking and insurance companies;
- Central public sector undertakings and their subsidiaries;
- establishments of the Central Government's autonomous bodies;
- contractors working for such establishments, as provided.
The State Government is the appropriate government for all other establishments. That covers most private factories, shops, offices and services.
Why it matters
Each government has its own:
- Rules and forms;
- minimum wage notifications;
- holiday lists;
- inspector-cum-facilitators.
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Last reviewed 17-10-2026. General information, not legal advice for a specific case. Check the latest Act, Rules and notifications of the appropriate government before acting.