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MINIMUM WAGES ACT

1948

OFFENCES

Section Offence Penalty
22 (a) Payment to any employee less than the minimum rates of wages fixed for that employee's class of work, or less than the amount due to him under the provisions of this Act Imprisonment upto 6 months and / or fine Rs. 500.
22 (b) Contravention of any rule or order made under Section 13 regarding normal hours in a working day Imprisonment upto 6 months and / or fine Rs. 500.
22-A Contravention of any provisions of the Act if no other penalty is provided for such contravention by this Act Fine upto Rs. 500.