Rule 32: Functions of Chairperson
Rule 32 — Governs functions of chairperson and the rights, duties, powers or procedure expressly stated in this rule. Key operative text: Provided that in the absence of the Chairperson, the members shall elect from amongst themselves by a majority of votes, a member who shall preside at such meeting;
Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026 were finally notified under G.S.R. 343(E), 8 May 2026. The Central Rules must be read with the Code and any later amendment/corrigendum.
Finin2min analysis — operative rule mechanics
Operative clauses
- Provided that in the absence of the Chairperson, the members shall elect from amongst themselves by a majority of votes, a member who shall preside at such meeting;
- (iii) where in the meeting of the Board, if any issue has to be decided by voting, conduct the voting and count or cause to be counted the secret voting in the meeting; and (iv) such other functions that the Central Government may assign from time to time.
Provisos / explanations
- Provided that in the absence of the Chairperson, the members shall elect from amongst themselves by a majority of votes, a member who shall preside at such meeting; (ii) decide agenda of each meeting of the Board; (iii) where in the meeting of the Board, if any issue has to be decided by voting, conduct the voting and count or cause to be counted the…
Thresholds & timelines
- No explicit day/month/year/hour/percentage/rupee expression was detected in this rule text.
Mapped Code sections
Full notified text — Rule 32
32. Functions of Chairperson. – The Chairperson shall-
(i) preside at the meetings of the Board:
Provided that in the absence of the Chairperson, the members shall elect from amongst themselves
by a majority of votes, a member who shall preside at such meeting;
(ii) decide agenda of each meeting of the Board;
(iii) where in the meeting of the Board, if any issue has to be decided by voting, conduct the voting
and count or cause to be counted the secret voting in the meeting; and
(iv) such other functions that the Central Government may assign from time to time.Application and evidence
- Primary statutory test — Provided that in the absence of the Chairperson, the members shall elect from amongst themselves by a majority of votes, a member who shall preside at such meeting;
- Additional operative limb — (iii) where in the meeting of the Board, if any issue has to be decided by voting, conduct the voting and count or cause to be counted the secret voting in the meeting; and (iv) such other functions that the Central Government may assign from time to time.
- Qualification / exception to test — Provided that in the absence of the Chairperson, the members shall elect from amongst themselves by a majority of votes, a member who shall preside at such meeting; (ii) decide agenda of each meeting of the Board; (iii) where in the meeting of the Board, if any issue has to be decided by voting, conduct the voting and count or cause to be counted the…
- Evidence file — retain facts and records proving the role/status of: Central Government.
Cross-references & prescribed forms
Sections cited/mapped
Forms
No form is directly mapped in the current rule register.
Worked example
An employer configuring payroll for functions of chairperson should first identify the employee and wage period, then apply the exact provision and any linked rule. The system rule should be tested against a sample payslip and bank/payment record. A text point to test is: “Provided that in the absence of the Chairperson, the members shall elect from amongst themselves by a majority of votes, a member who shall preside at such meeting;” Also test the express qualification/proviso before concluding the result.
Illustrative only. Use the exact notified rule, prescribed form and competent authority.
Q&A — Rule 32
What is Rule 32 of the Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026?
Rule 32 — Governs functions of chairperson and the rights, duties, powers or procedure expressly stated in this rule. Key operative text: Provided that in the absence of the Chairperson, the members shall elect from amongst themselves by a majority of votes, a member who shall preside at such meeting;
What does Rule 32 require or permit?
A principal operative clause extracted from the notified rule is: “Provided that in the absence of the Chairperson, the members shall elect from amongst themselves by a majority of votes, a member who shall preside at such meeting;” Read it with all sub-rules and provisos below.
Does Rule 32 contain a proviso or explanation?
Yes. One extracted qualification is: “Provided that in the absence of the Chairperson, the members shall elect from amongst themselves by a majority of votes, a member who shall preside at such meeting; (ii) decide agenda of each meeting of the Board; (iii) where in the meeting of the Board, if any issue has to be decided by voting, conduct the voting and count or cause to be counted the…”
What deadline, period, percentage or amount appears in Rule 32?
No explicit day/month/year/hour/percentage/rupee expression was detected in this rule text.
Which Code sections are linked to Rule 32?
No primary section mapping is recorded in the current rule register; use the express section references in the notified text and the Code’s enabling/rule-making provisions.
When did Rule 32 come into force?
The final Central Rules were notified as G.S.R. 343(E), 8 May 2026; Rule 1 states that the Rules come into force on publication. Check any later amendment or corrigendum before reliance.
Primary sources
Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026 — official Gazette PDF ↗
Code on Wages, 2019 — India Code ↗
Source check: 20 August 2026.