LatestCorporate Compliance 3 November 2026
Madras High Court Orders Living Wages for Temple Staff
The Madras High Court has directed the HRCE to ensure that all temple employees in Tamil Nadu receive at least the statutory minimum wage of Rs 176 per day, correcting the long‑standing practice of paying wages below this legal floor. The ruling treats public temples as workplaces subject to labor law, compelling authorities to adjust payrolls and monitor compliance to guarantee workers a living wage.
Key points\n- Madras HC ordered HRCE to enforce daily minimum wage of Rs 176 for all temple staff.\n- Employers must adjust payrolls immediately and submit compliance reports.\n- The decision classifies public temples as workplaces, extending labor protections to priests, cleaners and support staff.\n\nFor full details, see the original report.
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