Dadra & Nagar Haveli Unveils Draft Wages Regulation, 2025, a step towards simplified Labour Compliance

In a move to modernise and consolidate its wage-related laws, the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu has released the Draft Wages Regulation, 2025 for public consultation. Issued on June 17, the draft seeks to align local labour regulations with the broader national push for uniformity and ease of compliance under the framework of the Central Government’s labour codes.

The proposed regulation replaces earlier fragmented laws such as the Minimum Wages Act and the Payment of Wages Act, and introduces a comprehensive, single-window structure for wage governance across all types of establishments factories, offices, and shops included.

Notably, the draft brings clarity to key definitions, including “wages” and “contract labour,” and introduces anti-discrimination provisions, specifically addressing gender-based wage disparities. It also provides for the constitution of an Advisory Board and appointment of Inspector-cum-Facilitators, aimed at streamlining enforcement and ensuring that employers and employees alike have access to transparent and fair wage practices.

The regulation is currently open for public feedback for 30 days, following which the final version is expected to be notified. Once implemented, it is likely to bring greater legal clarity for businesses operating in the region while also reinforcing worker rights in a structured and simplified manner.