CS Executive · Setting Up of Business, Industrial and Labour Laws · The Code on Wages, 2019
Kaveri Foods LLP in Chennai failed to maintain the prescribed wage registers properly. No earlier violation exists. Under the Code on Wages, 2019, what is the maximum fine for non-maintenance or improper maintenance of records?
The maximum fine for non-maintenance or improper maintenance of records under the Code on Wages, 2019 is Rs 10,000. This specific provision applies notwithstanding the general fine of Rs 20,000 for contravening other provisions of the Code.
- ARs 50,000
- BRs 20,000
- CRs 10,000Correct
- DRs 40,000
Explanation
Section 54(2) overrides clause (1) for non-maintenance or improper maintenance of records and provides a fine up to ten thousand rupees. Rs 20,000 is the general fine for contravening other provisions, so it is wrong here because the specific rule prevails.
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