Section40
The Code on Wages, 2019

Application of this Chapter to establishments in public sector in certain cases

In force Act 29 of 2019 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 29 of 2019 Ministry Labour and Employment Enacted 08 Aug 2019

Section 40 of the Code on Wages, 2019 deals with application of this Chapter to establishments in public sector in certain cases. If in any accounting year an establishment in public sector sells any goods produced or manufactured by it or renders any services, in competition with an establishment in private sector, and the income from such sale or services or both, is not less than twenty per cent. The Act was enacted on 08 Aug 2019.

(1) If in any accounting year an establishment in public sector sells any goods produced or manufactured by it or renders any services, in competition with an establishment in private sector, and the income from such sale or services or both, is not less than twenty per cent. of the gross income of the establishment in public sector for that year, then, the provisions of this Chapter shall apply in relation to such establishment in public sector as they apply in relation to a like establishment in private sector.

(2) Save as otherwise provided in sub-section (1), nothing in this Chapter shall apply to the employees employed by any establishment in public sector.

Section 40, The Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019).

Questions about Section 40

What does Section 40 of the Code on Wages deal with?

Section 40 of the Code on Wages is headed "Application of this Chapter to establishments in public sector in certain cases". If in any accounting year an establishment in public sector sells any goods produced or manufactured by it or renders any services, in competition with an establishment in private sector, and the income from such sale or services or both, is not less than twenty per cent.

How do I find court cases under Section 40 of the Code on Wages?

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When was Section 40 of the Code on Wages enacted?

Section 40 of the Code on Wages, cited as Code on Wages 2019 40, was enacted on 08 Aug 2019 as Act 29 of 2019. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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