Section46
The Code on Wages, 2019

Reference of disputes under this Code

In force Act 29 of 2019 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 29 of 2019 Ministry Labour and Employment Enacted 08 Aug 2019 Cited by 1 provision

Section 46 of the Code on Wages, 2019 deals with reference of disputes under this Code. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Code, where any dispute arises between an employer and his employees with respect to-- (a) fixation of bonus or eligibility for payment of bonus under the provisions of this Code; The Act was enacted on 08 Aug 2019.

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Code, where any dispute arises between an employer and his employees with respect to--

(a) fixation of bonus or eligibility for payment of bonus under the provisions of this Code; or

(b) the application of this Code, in respect of bonus, to an establishment in public sector,

then, such dispute shall be deemed to be an industrial dispute within the meaning of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (14 of 1947).

Section 46, The Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019).

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Questions about Section 46

What does Section 46 of the Code on Wages deal with?

Section 46 of the Code on Wages is headed "Reference of disputes under this Code". Notwithstanding anything contained in this Code, where any dispute arises between an employer and his employees with respect to-- (a) fixation of bonus or eligibility for payment of bonus under the provisions of this Code;

How do I find court cases under Section 46 of the Code on Wages?

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What should I read with Section 46 of the Code on Wages, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was Section 46 of the Code on Wages enacted?

Section 46 of the Code on Wages, cited as Code on Wages 2019 46, 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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