Haryana orders its 9 April 2026 minimum wage notification to be enforced in petty establishments too
TaxByKK · Compliance News · taxbykk.com5 Oct 2026
In short
The Haryana Labour Commissioner has directed all Deputy and Assistant Labour Commissioners and Labour Inspectors to implement the minimum wage notification of 9 April 2026 in all establishments, including petty establishments, and warned that laxity will be viewed seriously. The letter cites a High Court public interest petition, CWP-PIL-255 of 2026, in which the court on its own motion is looking at the allegation that the notification is not being applied in petty establishments. The letter does not state any wage rates.
- Authority
- Labour Commissioner, Haryana, Chandigarh
- Letter
- No. 25744-860 dated 5 October 2026
- Type
- Direction to field officers
- Addressed to
- All Deputy Labour Commissioners, Assistant Labour Commissioners and Labour Inspectors in the field
- Subject notification
- Notification dated 9 April 2026 fixing minimum rates of wages
- Court matter
- CWP-PIL-255 of 2026, Court on its own motion v. State of Haryana through its Chief Secretary
- Effective from
- Not stated; the direction is to implement the earlier notification
What changed
| Item | Before | Now |
|---|---|---|
| Enforcement of the 9 April 2026 minimum wage notification | Alleged not to be applied in petty establishments | Officers told to implement it in all establishments, including petty establishments, in letter and spirit |
The letter sets no new rate and does not repeat the rates of the 9 April 2026 notification. It is dated 5 October 2026 but refers to the matter as pending before the High Court on 28 October 2026, a date after the letter; the document does not explain this.
Who it applies to
- Employers in Haryana, especially small shops and petty establishments
- Workers in such establishments
- Labour Inspectors and Labour Commissioner's offices
- CAs, CSs and labour lawyers advising Haryana employers
What to do
- Check the rates in the 9 April 2026 Haryana notification against what you pay.
- Expect inspections in small establishments and keep wage registers ready.
- Track the High Court proceedings in CWP-PIL-255 of 2026.
Reference
Labour Commissioner, Haryana, Letter No. 25744-860 dated 5 October 2026, Implementation of notification dated 09.04.2026 fixing minimum rates of wages.
Read the official PDF: Haryana Labour Commissioner's letterWritten by TaxByKK from the official notification. Check the official text before you act on it.
Frequently asked questions
Does the letter change the minimum wage rates?
No. It directs enforcement of the notification of 9 April 2026 and gives no rates.
Does it cover small shops?
Yes. The letter says to implement the notification on all establishments including petty establishments.
Why was it issued?
The letter cites a High Court PIL in which it is alleged that the notification is not being implemented in petty establishments.