REGISTERED No.D(D)-72
The Gazette of India
EXTRAORDINARY
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 82] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY. MARCH 4, 1980/PHALGUNA 14. 1901
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374 THE GAZETTE OF INDlA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART H^SEC;. 3(ii)]MINISTRY OF LABOUR
NOTIFICATIONS
New Dalhi, th;, 4th M^rch, 1980
S.O. 142(E).—Tha following proposals made by the Central OJvemm:nt in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-3j^ti)T(l) oNjctian 3, raid with clause (in) of sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948), for revising th; minimum rates of wages as spocified In column 2 of the Schedule annexed hereto, payable to the categories of
employees employed in employments in—
(i) quartzite Mines:
(ii) quartz Mines; and
(iii) Silica Mines.
spjclfbd in the corresponding entries in column 1 of the said S;h;dule, are hereby published, as required by clause (b) of sub- section (1) of section 5 of the said Act. for information of all persons likely to bj affected thereby and notice is herebby given thit thj slid proposals will bj taken into consideration after tha expiry of two months from thj date on which the Gazette containing this notification is ttnde available to the public.
Any objection or suggestion which may bo received from any parson with respect to thj said proposals b;fore the expiry of the period specified above will ba duly considered by the Central Government.
SCHEDULE
Classification of Work
Minimum rates of Wages per day
0)
P)
UNSKILLED
Rs. 6.63
Mizdoor (MUe & Femile), Chowjddar, Coolie, Khilasi, Cleaner, Loader, Hole cutter, Eirth-cutter, Carrier (Stone), Cirrler, Cirtman,, Caretaker, Concrete (Hind Mixor), Driver (Bullock, Camel, Donkey, Mule), Lampman, Mali, Petro- man, White-washer, Watejrmn, other categories by whatever name called which are unskilled.
SEMI-SKILLED
Bhisti, Breaker, Driller, Minei, Cook, Rs. 8.35
Creche Ayah, Head Chowkidar, Helper, Muccadam, Mate, Oilman, Pump Kha- lasi, Shot Firer, Head Mistry, Quarry, man, Quarry Operator, Store man, Stocker, Boilerman, Thatcher, Thoomba- man, Tindals, Trolleymen, Jamadar, Bearer, White washer, Breakesman, Helper, (Loco, Crane, Truck), Topaz Topkar (Big/Quartzite/Quartz Breaker), Edge Runner, Pack Wallers, Timberman, Jack Hammer, Fire Clay press or drying and refining workers, other categories, by whatevei nameqaUcd which arc semi- skilled.
SKILLED
Rs. 10.00
Blacksmith, Carpenter, Compounded Electrician, Shot Firer, White washer,
375(2) (1) Foreman, Fitter, Mines Supervisor, Tailor, Head Cook, Engine man, Weld- er, Blaster, Machinist, Head Mistry, Sub-ovcrsccr (Unqualified), Surveyor, Operator, Boiler man, any other cate- gories by whatever name called which arc of skilled nature,
CLERICAL
Rs. 10,00
Accountant, M.C. Clork, Munshi, Store clerk, Store issuer, Store keeper (Or. T &II),Talley Clork, Time Keeper, Tool Keeper, Computer, Typist, Stcno, Record Keeper, other categories by whatever name called which are clerical.
EXPLANATIONS :
1. The minimum rates of wages proposed by this notification are all-inclusive rates including the basic rate, the cost of living allowance and the cash value of concessional supply, if any, of essential commodities and also include the wages payable for the wee-kly day of rest.
2. The minimum fates of wages are applicable to employees
employed by contractors also.
3. Where the prevailing rates of wages based on contract or agreement or otherwise, are higher than the rates proposed by this notification the higher rates would be protected and treated as minimum rates of wages for the purposes of this notification.
4. Tho minimum rate of wages for disabled persons and for persons below eighteen years of age shall be seventy per cent and eighty per cent respectively of the rates payable to adult workers oi the appropriate category.
5. For the purpose of this notification,—
(a) "Unskilled work" is work which involves simple opera- tions requiring Httb or no skill orexp;ri=nci on ths job;
(b) "Semi-skilled work" is work which involves some degree of skill or competence acquired thtough experience on the job and which is capable of being perfoimed urder the supervision or guidance of a skilled emp -e, sod includes unskilled supervisory work;
(c) "Skilled work" is work which involves skill or competence acquired through experience of the job or through train- ing as an apprentice or in a tec hnicp] or vocational ins- titute and the performance of whichcalls for initia tiveand judgement,
[S, 32019(7)/79-WC (MW)]
3^ THE GAZETTE, OF INDlA t EXTRAORDINARY [PART II-^-SEC. 3(ii>] (1) (2>S.O. 143(E).—The following proposals made by the Central Government in exorcise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (ill) of sub-section (1) of section 4, of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) for revising the minimum rates of wags as specified in column (2) of the Schedule annexed hereto, pByoble to the categories of employees employed in employments in China cley, clay and white clay mines as specified in the corresponding entries in column (1) of the said Schedule, are hereby published, as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act for the information of all persons likely to be affected thereby and notic: is hsreby given thit the said proposals will be taken into consideration on or after the expiry of two months from the dat; of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette.
Any objection or suggestion which may be received from any parson with respect to tho said proposals before the expiry of the period specified above will be considered by the Central Govern- ment,
SCHEDULE
Classification of work
Minimum rates of wages per day
0)
(2)
China clay, clay and white clav Mines.
UNSKILLED :
eeper, Rs. 6.65 ltter, tever
Mazdoor (Male and Femflle), Loader, Sw Cleaner, Chowkidar, Coolie, Earth ct Khalasi, and other categories by whai name called, which are unskilled.
imp- Rs. 8.35 dner, Head
SEMI-SKILLED OR UNSKILLED SUPERVISORY Mukadams, Mate, Cook, Oilman, Pi Khalasi, Attendant, Miner, Priest, Gai Helper, Supervisory, Fireman, breaker, Chowkidar, Creche Aya,
Clay press Or dryingand refining worker (except over burdenlequiringearthcutt- ing), and other categories, by whatever namecalled, which are semi-skilled.
SKILLED :
Rs. 10.00 Blacksmith, Carpenter, Tailor, Mason, Electrician, Geologist, Mine Supervisor, Driver, Pump Operator or Driver, Su- pervisor Forefnin, and other categoj-ies by whatever name called, which are skill- ed.
CLERICAL :
Cashier, Accountant, Clerk, Timekeeper, Rs. 10.00
Storekeeper, Store attendant, Record, Keeper, Register Keeper, Munshi, Ty- pist, Stenographer, and other categories by whatever name called, which arc clerical.
EXPLANATIONS:— For the purpose of this notification—
1. (a) "Unskilled work" is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or experience on the job;
(b) "Semi-skilled work" Is one which involves some degree of skill or competence acquired through experience on the job and which is capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee, and includes unskilled Supervisory work;
(c) "Skilled work" is one which involves skill or competence acquired through experience on the job or through train- ing as an apprentice or in a technical or vocational insti- tute and thj performance of which calls for initiative and judgement;
2. The minimum rates of wages fixed as per this notification are all inclusive rates under clause (iii) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and include the wages payable for weekly day of rest;
3. The minimum rates of wages for young persons below 18 years of age and for disabled persons shall be 80 per cent and 70 percent respectively of the rates fixed by this notification for adult warkers of tho appropriate category.
4. Th; minimum rates of W-iges fixed as per this notification
are applicable also to employees engaged by contractors;
5. Whire the prevailing rates of wages of any employee based on contract or agreement are higher than the rates noti- flsd hjrein, the highsr wagos shall be ticatcd as the minimum rat;s of wigss applicable for the purpose of this notification to such employee.
[S. 32019/8/79-WC(MW)] ASHOK NARAYAN, Dy. Secy.