DELHI, UP AND HARYANA GOVERNMENTS DIRECTED TO PAY MINIMUM WAGES TO WORKERS DURING CONSTRUCTION BAN: SUPREME COURT The Supreme Court directed the states to provide construction workers subsistence for the period during which construction activities are prohibited and pay wages notified under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. The directions have been passed in the matter seeking emergency steps to control the worsening air quality situation in the national capital. Taking note of the air quality crisis in the national capital, the Supreme Court re-imposed the ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR but keeping in mind the following conditions such as non-polluting activities relating to construction such as the plumbing work, interior decoration, electrical work and carpentry are allowed to be continued and also the States shall use the funds which have been collected as labour cess for the welfare of construction workers to provide them subsistence for the period during which construction activities are prohibited and pay wages notified under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. With a team of Law experts, Reddy & amp; Reddy Law Firm has extensive experience and involvement in legal disputes. We are regularly involved in representation in the district and high courts in India.