The Government of Punjab, vide Notification No. Lab0MISC/193/2025-4L/593, has issued directions under Section 15 of the Code on Wages, 2019, mandating every establishment or factory to pay wages only through cheque, by directly crediting the employee's bank account, or through electronic mode. The notification was published in the Punjab Government Gazette (Extraordinary) dated 3 November 2026. Employers, factories and HR and payroll departments should review the notification and ensure that wage payment procedures comply with the prescribed requirements. Refer to the official notification for complete details.