The Minimum Wages (Delhi) Amendment Act, 2017, was passed by the Delhi Assembly on August 10, 2017. It got the President's assent on April 23, according to a gazette notification.
The amendment, among others, ensures a punishment of three-year imprisonment or Rs 50,000 fine, or both, to erring employers instead of jail term that could extend to six months or a fine that could extend to Rs 500 or both earlier.
"Finally, the central government gives its approval after several months. This will act as a strong deterrent for employers who do not pay full minimum wages. The Delhi government will take strong action against such people," Kejriwal said in a tweet.
"Another big victory for workers' rights. After a two-and-a-half years' struggle, tough law made against those who do not pay minimum wages," Delhi Labour Minister Gopal Rai said in a tweet.
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