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A State Government proposes to revise minimum rates of wages by publishing its proposals by notification instead of appointing committees. Which combination is correct under the Code on Wages, 2019?

Under the notification route, the date for considering proposals must be not less than two months after the notification, and the Government must also consult the concerned Advisory Board. Rates take effect after three months from issue unless the notification provides otherwise.

  1. AProposals considered after at least one month; no consultation with Advisory Board needed
  2. BProposals considered after not less than two months; it must also consult the concerned Advisory BoardCorrect
  3. CProposals considered after not less than two months; the revised rates must take effect immediately
  4. DProposals considered after three months; consultation with the Central Advisory Board only

Explanation

Section 8(1)(b) requires a date not less than two months from the notification. The proviso to section 8(3) requires the appropriate Government to also consult the concerned Advisory Board when revising by this route. Unless the notification says otherwise, the final notification takes effect after three months, not immediately.

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