The Government of Punjab has issued Notification No. Labour-LabOLWBM/2/2024-5L/536, withdrawing its earlier Notification No. Labour-LabOLWBM/2/2024-5L/140 dated 20th February 2025, which was issued under Section 15 of the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965. The withdrawal has been made with immediate effect and was published in the Punjab Government Gazette (Extraordinary) dated 31st October 2026. Employers, establishments, HR professionals, and compliance officers operating in Punjab are advised to take note of this development and review its implications for their existing Labour Welfare Fund compliance obligations. For complete details regarding the withdrawal and its applicability, please refer to the official notification published by the Government of Punjab.