Section 106: Fixation of minimum remuneration

1) The Ministry shall, on the recommendation of the Minimum Remuneration Fixation Committee referred to in Section 107, fix the minimum remuneration of labourers every two years.

2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the Ministry may fix the minimum remuneration in the event of failure of the Minimum Wage Fixation Committee referred to in Section 107 to recommend the minimum remuneration due to the absence of consensus.

3) The Ministry shall publish the minimum remuneration fixed pursuant to this Section in the Nepal Gazette.

4) The minimum remuneration fixed pursuant to sub-section (3) shall come into force on the first day of the new financial year.

Provided that if it is otherwise agreed between the trade union and the employer concerning the date of coming into force of the minimum remuneration, it shall come into force accordingly.

5) When fixing the minimum remuneration in accordance with other prevailing laws, such remuneration shall not be so fixed as to be less than the remuneration fixed pursuant to this Act.