Section 21: Application of the Payment of Wages Act

Q: What does Section 21 of The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 (TKSCEA) deal with?

Section 21 TKSCEA pertains to "Application of the Payment of Wages Act". It is part of the The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 21 of The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 (TKSCEA) governs application of the Payment of Wages Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 21 TKSCEA still in force?

Yes, Section 21 of the The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 21 TKSCEA?

धारा 21 TKSCEA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 21 of the The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961. Section 21 of The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 (TKSCEA) governs application of the Payment of Wages Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 21 TKSCEA?

Dhara 21 TKSCEA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 21 of the The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 21 of The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 (TKSCEA) governs application of the Payment of Wages Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 21 of The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961?

Cite as: "Section 21, The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 (TKSCEA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, § 21 (India).

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(1)

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 (Central Act IV of 1936) (referred to in this section as "the said Act "), the State Government may, by notification, direct that subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), the said Act or any of the provisions thereof as in force on the date of passing of this Act by the State Legislature shall apply to all or any class of employees and their employers in establishments to which this Act applies, and thereupon, the said Act or the provisions thereof shall be applicable to the employers and employees, as if enacted in this Act.

(2)

On the application of the provisions of the said Act to any establishment under sub-section (1), the Inspector appointed under this Act shall be deemed to be the Inspector for the purpose of the enforcement of the provisions of the said Act within the local limits of his jurisdiction.