Draft on Odisha Code on Wages Rules, 2026
- February 11, 2026
- Posted by: AscentHR
- Categories: Notification, Odisha
The Government of Odisha, vide notification no. 998─LESI-LR-POL-0001/2026/LESI, dated 11th February 2026, has released the draft of the Odisha Code on Wages Rules, 2026. This draft will be reviewed after a period of forty-five days from the date of its publication.
Any objections and suggestions should be directed to the Special Secretary to the Government, Labour & ESI Department, Kharavel Bhawan, Bhubaneswar-751001, or can be sent via email: labsec.or@od.gov.in
Submissions must be made using the proforma that includes:
• Column (1), for the name and address of the individual or organisation.
• Column (2), indicating the chapter and rule or sub-rule that is intended for modification.
• Column (3), presenting the revised rule or sub-rule that is proposed for substitution.
• Column (4), providing the reasons for the proposed changes.
Objections and suggestions received from any individual regarding the aforementioned draft rules before the expiration of the specified period will be taken into account by the State Government.
Please refer below to the notification:
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