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Finance ministry links government procurement with labour law compliance

An office memorandum dated May 8, 2026, issued by the procurement policy division of the department of expenditure to all central ministries, departments, autonomous bodies and CPSES aims to operationalises worker protections envisaged under the four Labour Codes while introducing stricter penalties, including debarment and blacklisting, for firms violating timely wage and social security contributions.

9 May 2026 1:16 pm