The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 regulates the payment of wages to certain classes of employed persons in India. It aims to ensure that wages are paid in a timely manner and deductions are only made as permitted under the law. The key aspects covered are: 1) It applies to persons employed in factories, transport services, mines and plantations. 2) Wages must be paid in current coins, currency notes or by cheque/bank credit within 7-10 days of the following month. 3) Only certain permitted deductions can be made for things like taxes, loans, damages or absence from work. 4) Authorities like Labour Commissioners are empowered to hear claims regarding unpaid wages or wrong