Centre approves Delhi government s amendment on minimum wage

New Delhi May 8 (IANS) The central government has approved Delhi government s Minimum Wage (Delhi) Amendment Act 2017 Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said in a tweet on Tuesday.

"Finally central government gives its approval after several months. This will act as a strong deterrent against the employers who do not pay full minimum wages. Delhi government will take strong action against such people " Kejriwal said in a tweet.

Meanwhile Labour Minister Gopal Rai said employers not paying minimum wages would be awarded a penalty of Rs 50 000 and three years of imprisonment under the Act.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said that the Act has a provision for imprisonment and a fine of Rs 20 000 on employers if they do not pay minimum wages.

--IANS
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