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REGISTERED No. D. (D N.)-72

The Gazette of India

EXTRAORDINARY

PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

No. 389] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1982/BHADRA11, 1904

Separate paging is given to this Part in order that It may be filed as a separate compilation

(I)

667 GI/82—1

IVUNrSTRY OF LABOUR

NOTIFICATIONS

New Delhi, the 2nd September, 1982

S.O- 627(E).—Whereas certain proposals to rtvitf the mini- mum rates of wages payable to the categories of employees employed in granite mines were published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) at pages 277-279 of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part If, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated the 22nd March, 1982 under the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Labour number S.O. 145 (E) dated the 22nd March, 1982 for information of and inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby till the expiry of the period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas the said Gazette was mndo available to the

public on the 22nd March, 1982;

And whereas the objections and suggestions received on the said proposals have been considered by the Central Govern- ments;

Now thorcfore, in exerise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (I) of section 3 read with clause (iii) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948), and in super- session of notification of the Government of India in the Minis- try of Labour number S.O. 86HE) dated Ihe 1st December, 1981, the Central Government, after consulting the Advisory Board, revises the minimum rates of wages as specified in column (2) of the Schedule annexed hereto payable to the categories of employees employed in employment in granite mines as specified in the corresponding entries in column (1) of the said Schedule and directs that this notification shall come into foice on the date of its publication in the official Gazette.

SCHEDULE

Classification of work

Minimum rates of

wages per day

(1)

(2)

Unskilled:

Rs S 75 (for work

above ground)

JH 10.50 (for work below ground)

Mazdoor (male and female), chowkidar, Cleaner, Khalasi, Loader, Quarry wor- ker, Hole cutter, Earth-cutter. Carrier (stone). Carrier, Cartman, Caretaker, Concrete hand mixer. Driver (.bullock, camel, donkey, mule), Lampman, Mali, Petrolman, White washer, Waterman, Jally maker, over burden remover, westeiemoving mazdoor, other categori< by whatever name called which are unskilled.

(2)

(J)

Rs. 11.00 (for work above ground)

Rs. 13.25 (for work below ground)

Semi-skilled /unskilled supervisory: Bhisti, Breaker, Driller, Attendant, Cook, Creche-ayah, Head chowkidar, Hel- per, Muccadam, Mate, Oilman, Pump Khalasi, Shot firer, Head mistry, Quair> muii, Quarry operator, store man, Stocker, Boilerman, Thatcher, Thoombaman, Tindals, Trolleyman, Jamadar, Bearer, Breakesman, Helper (crane, truck), Timberman, Jack ham- mer, Stone cutter and dresser. Chisel- man, other categories by whatever name called which aro semi-skilled/ unskilled supervisory.

Skilled:

Rs. 13.50 (for work above ground)

Rs. 16.25 (for work

below ground)

Blacksmith, Carpenter, Componder, Electrician, Foreman, Fitter, Mine supervisor, Tailor, Head cook, Engine- man, Welder, Blaster, Machinist, Sub- overseer (unqualified), surveyor, Ope- rator, any other categories by whatever name cilled which drc of skilled nature.

Rs. 13.50

Clerical: Accountant, Cliik, Munshi, Store clerk, Store issuer, Store keeper (grade I and 11), Talley clerk, Time keeper, Tool keeper. Computer, Typist, Steno, Re- cord Keeper, other categories by what- ever name called which are clerical.

Explanation for the purpose of this notification:

(1) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates in- cluding the basic rate, the cost of living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any, of essential commo- dities and include also the wages payable for the weekly day of rest.

2, The minimum rates of wages arc applicable lo employees

employed by contractors also.

3, The minimum rates of wages for persons below 18 yeans of age and for disabled persons shall be 80% and 100% of the rates payable to the adult workers of the appropriate category as specified in the Schedule above.

(4) (a) "unskilled work" is one which involves simple opera- tions requiring little or no skill or experience on the job:

(b) "semi-skilled work" is oue 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 compe- tence acquired through experience on the job or th- rough training as an appienticc or in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgement.

(5) Where the existing rates of wages Of any employee babed on contract or agreement or otherwise are higher than I the rates notified herein, the higher rates shall be treated as the minimum rates of wages applicable for the purpose of this notification to such employees.

[S-32019/4/82- WC(MW)]

1948 (11 of 1948) at pages 297-298 of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated the 22nd March, 1982 under the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Labour number S.O. 156 (E) dated the 22nd March, 1982 for information of and inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby till the expiry of the period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas the said Gazette was made available to the

public on the 22nd March, 1982.

And whereas the objections and suggestions received on the said proposals have been considered by the Central Govern- ment ;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (iii) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) and in super- session of notification of the Government of India in the Minis- try of Labour number S.O. 874(E) dated the 2nd December, 1981, the Central Government, after consulting the Advisory Board, revises the minimum rates of wages as specified in column (2) of the Schedule annexed hereto payable to the categories of employees employed in employments in Felspar mines as specified in the corresponding entries in column (1) of the said Schedule and directs that this notification shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

SCHEDULE

Classification of work

Minimum rates of

per day

(1)

(2)

Unskilled:

Rs. 8.75 (for woik above ground) Rs. 10.50 (for work below ground)

Mazdoor (male & female), Chowkidar, Khalasi, Cleaner, Loader, Holecutter, Eartn cutter, Carrier (stone), carrier, Cartman, Caretaker, Concrete (hand mixer) Driver (bullock, camel, donkey, mule), Lampman, Mali, Petrolman, White-washer, Waterman, other cate- gories by whatever name called which are unskilled.

Semi-skilled:

Rs. 11.00 (for work above ground)

Rs. 13.25 (for work below ground)

Bhisti, Breaker, Driller, Miner, Cook, Creche Ayah, Helper, Muccadam Mate, Oilman, Pump Khalasi, Mistry, Quarryman, Quarry operator, Store- man, Stoker, Boilerman, Thatcher, Thoombaman, Tindals, Trolleyman, Jamadar, Bearer, White Washer, Brea- kesman, Helper (loco, crane, truck), Topaz, topkar (big/quartizite/quartz breaker), runner, Rack wallers, Timberman, Jack hammer, Fire clay press or drying and refining workers and other catearegories by whatever name called which are semi-skilled.

S.O. 628 (E).—Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the categories of employees employed in Felspar mines were published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act,

(2)

(1)

called which are semi skilled

Skilled :

Rs. 13.50 (for work above ground) Rs. 16.25 (for work below ground).

Cutter, Blacksmith, Carpenter, Compoun- der, Electrician, Shot firer, Whitewas- her, Foreman, Fitter, Mines Supervisor, Tailor, Head Cook, Engineman, Wel- der, Blaster, Machinist, Head mistry, Sub-overseer (un-qualified), Surveyor, Operator, Boilerman and any other categories by whatever name called which are of skilled nature.

Rs. 13.50

Clerical: Accountant, Clerk, Munshi, Store Clerk, Store issuer, Store Keeper (Grade I & II) Talley Clerk, Time keeper, Tool Keeper, Computor, Typist, Steno, Re- cord keeper, other categories by what- ever nam: exiled which are clerical.

Explanations:

The minimum rates of wages revised 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 weekly day of rest.

2. The minimum rates of wages revised by this notification

are applicable to employees engagsd by contractors also.

3. Where the prevailing rates of wages based on contract or agreement or otherwise are higher than the rates revised by this notification the higher rates shall be treated as minimum rates of wages for the purposes of this notification.

4. The minimum rates of wages for disabled and for per- sons below eighteen years of age shall bs hundred percent and eighty percent respectively of the rates fixed by this notifica- tion for adult workers of the appropriate category.

5. For the purpose of this notification:—

(a) "Unskilled work" msans work which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or experience on the job;

(b) "semi-skilled work" means work which involves som; degree of skill or competence acquired through expe- rience on the job and which is capable of being perfor- med under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(c) "skilled work" means work which involves skill or competence acquired through experience on the job or through training as an apprentice or in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgement.

[S. 32019/11/82-WC/MW]

lo be affected thereby till the expiry of the period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Official Gazette;

A'id whereas the said Gazette was made available to (he

public on the 22nd March, 1982;

And whereas the objections and suggestions received on the said proposals have been considered by the Central Go\, rn- ment;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with clause (Hi) of sub-scciion (1) of section 4 and sub-section f2) of section S of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) and in super- session of notification of the Government of India in the Minis- try of Labour number S.O. 863 (E) dated the 1st December, 1981, the Central Government, after consulting the Advisory Board, revises the minimum rates of wages as specified in column (2) of the Schedule annexed hereto payable to the categories of employees employed in employments in quartz, quartzite arid silica mines as specified in the corresponding entries in column (1) of the said Schedule and directs that this notifica- tion shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

SCHEDULE

Classification of work

Minimum rates of

wages per day

0)

(2)

Rs. 8.75 (for work above ground)

Rs. 10.50 (for work

below ground)

Unskilled: Mazdoor (Male and female), Chowkidar, Khalasi, Cleaner, Loader, Hole cutter, Earth-cutter, Carrier (stone), Carrier, Cartman, Caretaker, Concrete (hand mixer), driver (bullock, camel, donkey, mule), Lampman, Mali, Patrolman, White-washer, Watciman, other cate- gories by whatever name called which are unskilled.

Rs. 11.00 (for work above ground) Rs. 13.25 (for work below ground)

Semi-SkiUed: Bhisti, Breaker, Driller, Miner, Cook, Creche Ayah, Head chowkidar, Hel- per, Muccadam, Mate, Oilman, Pump Khftlasi, Shot Firer, Head mistry, Quarry man, Quarry operator, Store man, Stockcr, Boilcrman, Thatcher, Thoombaman, Tindals, Trollcyman, Jamadar, Bearer, White washer, Brea- kesman, Helper (loco, crane, truck), Topaz topkar (big/quartizite/quartz breaker), Edge runner, Pack wallers, Timbcrman, Jack hammer, Fire clay press or drying and refining workers, and other categories by whatever name called which are semi-skilled.

Rs. 13.50 (for work above ground) Rs. 16.25 (for woik below ground)

Skilled: Blacksmith, Carpenter, Compounder, Electrician, Shot firer. White washer, Foreman, Fitter, Mines supervisor. Tailor, Head cook, Engine man, Wel- der, Blaster, Machinist, Head Mistry, Sub-overseer (unqualified). Surveyor, Operator, Boiler man, any other cate- gories by whatever name called which are of skilhd nature.

S.O- 629 (E).—Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the categories of employees employed in quartz, quartzile and silica mines were published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) at pages 284-285 of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part ]f, Section 3, Sub- section (ii), dated the 22nd March, 1982 under the notilicalion of the Government of [ndia in the Ministry of Labour number S.O. 149(E) dated the 22nd March, 1982 for information of and inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely

(2)

Clerical:

Rs. 13 SO

Accountant, Cleik, Munshi, Sloic clerk, Store issuer, Store keeper (Grade 1 and 11), Talley clerk. Time keeper, Tool keeper, Computer, Typist, Stcno, Re- cord keeper, other categories by what- ever name called which are clerical.

Explanations:

1. The minimum rates of wages revised 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 weekly day of rest.

2. The minimum rates of wagci are applicable to employees

employed by contractors ako.

3. Where the prevailing rates of wages based on contract or agreement or otherwise aic higher than the rates revised by this notification the higher rates would b; protected und treated as minimum rates of wages for the purpose of this notification,

4. The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons and for persons below eighteen years of age shall be hundred per- cent and eighty percent respectively of the rates payable to adult workers of the appropriate category.

5. For the purpose of this notification,—

(a) "unskilled work" is work which involves simple opera- tions requiring little or no skill or experience on the job;

(b) "Semi-skilled" work is work which involves some degree of skill or competence acquired through expe- rience on the job and which is capable of being per- formed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(c) "Skilled work" is work which involves skill or compe- tence acquired through experience on the job or th- rough training as an apprentice or in a technical or voc 'tional institute and the performance of which calk for initiative and judgement.

[S-32019/9/82-WC flvnV)[

S.O.630 (E):—Whereas certain proposals to revise the mini- mum rates of wages payable to the categories of employees employed in Wolfram mines were published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) at pages 481-482 of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated the 26th April, 1982 under the notification of the Govern- ment of India, in the Ministry of Labour number S.O. 285(E) dated the 26th April, 1982 for information of, and inviting objections and suggestions from, all persons likely to be affected thereby, till the expiry of the period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas the said Gazette was made available to the

public on'the 26th April, 1982;

And whereas the objections and suggestions received on the said proposals have been considered by the Central Government;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with clause (Hi) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section 2 of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948), and in super- session of notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Labour number S.O. 267(E) dated the 8th April, 1982, the Central Government, after consulting the Advisory Board revises the minimum rates of wages as specified in column (2) of the Schedule annexed hereto, payable to the categories of employees employed in the employments in wolfram mines as specified in the corresponding entries in column (1) of the said Schedule and directs that this notification shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

SCHEDULE

Classification of work

Minimum rates of wages per day

(2) (1)

Rs. 8.75 (for work above ground). Rs. 10.50 (for work below ground).

Unskilled: (1) Mazdoor (2) Dressing mazdoor (3) Peon (4) Sweeper (5) Waterman (6) Chowkidar (7) Other categories by whatever name called which are un- skilled.

Semi-skilled:

Rs. 11.00 (for work above ground).

Rs. 13.25 (for work below ground).

(1) Assistant driller (2) Helper (3) Canteen attendant (4) Mite (with compstency certificate under MMR 1961) (5) Signal Man (7) Labour Sirdar (7) Dak Boy (8) Other categories by whatever nam: called which are semi-skilled or un- skilled supervisory.

Skilled: (1) Handhole driller (2) Mate (with com-

Rs. 13.50 (for work above ground), Rs. 16.25 (for work below ground).

petency certificate under Mettaleferous Mines Rules 1961) (3) Carpenter (4) Blacksmith (5) Haulage operator (6) Mechanic (7) Dispensary attendant (8) Mason (9) Any other categories by whatever nams called which are skilled.

Clerical:

Rs. 13.50 Accountant, Typist/steno, Clerk, Store keeper, Store incharge, Time keeper, Cashier, any other categories by whatever nams called which are of clerical nature.

Explanation:

For the purpose of this notification:—

(1) the minimum rates of wages are all iiilusiv^ rates and includes also the wage payable for the weekly day of rest;

(2) the minimum rates of wages are applicable to emp loyees

employed by contractors also;

(3) the miiimum rates of wages payable to young person below 18 years of age a ni for disabled persons shall be 80% and 100% respxtively of the rates revised by this notification for adult workers of the appropriate category.

(4) (a) "Unskilled work" means work- which involve simple opjrations requiring little or no skill or experience on the job;

(b) "Ssmi-skilled work" mjans work which involves som? degres of skill or com^tencj acquired through experience on the job and which is capable of being performsd under the supsrvision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes un- skilled supervisory work.

(c) "Skilled work" means work which involves skil or compstence acquired through experience on the job or through training as an apprentice in a tech- nical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative an judgement;

(5) Where in any area the minimum rates of wages fixed by this notification are lower than the prevailing rates of wages of any employes, the higher wages shall be treated as the mini- mum rates of wages applicable for the purpose of this noti- fication to such employee.

[S-32019/23/82-WC(MW)]

667 GI/82—2

S.O. 631(E).—Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the categories of employees employed in (i) stone mines (ii) ky^nitc mines (iii) steatite mines (including mines producing soapstone and talc) (iv) ochre mine (v) asbestos mines and (vi) fire clay mines were published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) at pages 304-3O5 of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (li), dated the 22nd March, 1982 under the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Labour number S,O. 160(E) dated the 22nd March, 1982 for Information of. and inviting objections and suggestions from, all persons likely to be affected thereby, till the expiry of the period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas the said Gazette was made available to the

public on the 22nd March, 1982;

And whereas the objections and suggestions received on the said proposals have been considered by the Central Govern- ment;

Now, therefore, in oxercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (lii) of suo-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section of (2) section 5 Of the Minimum Wages Act, 194& (11 of 1948), and in super- session of notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Labour number S.O. 869VE) dated the 2nd peeem- ber, 1981 the Central Government, after consulting the Advisory Board revises the minimum rates of wages as specified In column (2) of the Sohedule annexed hereto, payable to the categories of employees employed in employments in (i) stone mines vii) kjanite mines (iii) steatite mines (including mines producing soapstone and talc) (,iv) ochre mines (v) asbestos mines and (vi) flre clay mines FS specified in the corresponding entries in column (1) of the said Schedule and directs that this notifies I icn shall come into force on the date of its publication in ihe Official Gazette.

SCHEDULE

Classification of work

Minimum rates of wages per day

2 1

Rs. 8.75 (for work above ground). Rs. 10.50 (for work below ground).

Unskilled: MazdoOr (Male and Female), Chowkidar, Coolie, Cleaner, Khaksi', Loader, Hole Cutter, Earth-cutter, Carrier (Stone), Carrier, Cartman, Caretaker, Con- crete (Hand Mixer), Driver (bullock, camel(donkey, mule), Lampraan, Mali, Petrolman, White Washer, Waterman, other categories by what ever name called which are unskilled.

Rs. 11.00 (for work above ground). Rs. 13.25 (for work below ground).

Semt-skllled: Bhisti, Breaker, Driller, Miner, Atten- dant; , Cook, Creche Ayah, Head Chowkidar, Helper, Muccadam, Mate, Ollrnarj, Purrip Khalaaj, Shot Firer, Head Mistry, Quarry man, Quarry

operator. Store man, Stocker, Boiler- man, Thatcher, Thoombaman, Tind- dals, Trolleyman, Jamadar, BeHrer, Brcakesman, Helper (loco, crane, truck), Topaz, Topkar (Big Stone/ kyanito Breaker), Edge Runner, Pack Wallers, Timbjrman, Jack. Hammer, Fire clay press or drying and refining workers, other categories by whatever nami called which are semi-skilled.

Skilled:

Rs. 13.50 (for work above ground). Rs. 16.25 (for work below ground).

Blacksmith, Carpenter, Compounder, Electrician, Foreman, Fitter, Mine Supervisor,Tailor, Head Cook,Engine man, Welder, Blaster, Machinist, Sub- overseer (Unqualified) Surveyor, Ope- rator, any other categories b> whatever namo called which are of skilled nature.

Rs. 13.50 Clerical; Accountant, Clerk, Mun'shi, Store Clerk, '. Store issuer, Store Keeper (Grade I and II), Tallev Clerk, Time Keeper, Tool keeper, Computor, Typist, Steno, Record keeper, other categories by whatever name called which are clerical.

Explanation:

1. The minimum rates of wages fixed as per 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 includo the wages payable for the weekly day of rest.

2. The minimum rates of wages are applicable to employees

employed by contractors also.

3. Where the prevailing rates of wage based on contract or agreement or otherwise arc higher than the notified rates under the Act, the higher rates would be protected and treated as minimum rates of wages for the purposes of this notification.

4. For the purposes of its notification,—

(a) "Unskilled work" is one which Involves simple opera- tions requiring little or no skill or experience on the job;

(b) "Ssmi-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 skilled employee, and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(c) "Skilled work" is one which involves skill or com- petence acquired through experience on the job or through training as an apprentice or in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgement.

5. The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons and for

persons below eighteen years of age shall be 100% and 80% respectively of the rates payable to adult workers of the appro- priate category.

[No. S-32019/4/82-WC (MW)]

tl

S.O. 632(E).—Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the categories of employees employed in Iron Ore Mines were published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) at pages 302-303 of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii) dated the 22nd March, 1982 under the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Labour Number S.O. 159(12) dated the 22nd March, 1982 for information of and inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby till the expiry of the period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas the said Gazette was made available to the

public on the 22nd March, 1982;

And whereas the objections and suggestions received on the said proposals have been considered by the Central Govern- ment;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with clause flii) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 194S), and in super- session of notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Labour number S.Q. 862(E) dated the 1st Decem- ber, 1981, the Central Government, after consulting the Advisory Board, revises the minimum rates of wages as specified in column (2) of the Schedule annexed hereto, payable to the cate- gories of employees employed in employments in iron ore mines as specified in the corresponding entries In column (J) of the said Schedule and directs that this notification shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazettte.

SCHEDULE

Classification of work

Minimum rates of wages per day

Rs. 8.75 (for work above ground.) Rs. 10.50 (for work bjlow ground).

Unskilled: (0 Butler, (2) Caretaker, (3) Chowkidar, (4) Cleaner, (5) Drosser, (6) Labourer, (7) Loader, (8) Mazdoor, (9) Messen- ger, (10) Number-taker, (11) Oflfce

(1)

(2)

boy, (12) Peon, (13) Picker, (14) Sor- ter, (15) Sweeper, (16) Trammer, (17) Trollyman, (18) Trollytrippcr, (19) Watercarrier, (20) Digger, (21) Lucher, (22) Other categories by whatever namj called which arc unskilled.

Rs. 11.00 (for work above ground). Rs. 13.25 (for work b;Iow ground).

Semi-skilled/Unskilled Supervisory: (1) Ay-ih, (2) Baikman, (3) Brakesman, (4) Cash guards, (5) Checker, (6) Dhobi, (7) Cook, (8) Fireman, (9) Grinder, (10) Greaser, (11) Hammer- trnn, (12) Helper (carpenter, driller, blaster, crasher operator), (13) Jama- dar, (14) Khslashi (bulldozer etc.). (15) Lam? room inchargc, (16) Mate (with- out competency certificate under Met- taliferous Mines Regulations, 1961), (17) Oiler, (18) Polntnun, (19) Samp- ler, (20) Storeman, (21) Mali, (22) Other categories by whatever name called which are scmi-skillcd/unskilled supervisory.

Skilled:

Rs. 13.50 (for work above ground). Rs. 16.25 (for work below ground).

(1) Blacksmith, (2) Blaster (shot fircr"), (3) Carpenter, (4) Chargeman, (5) Chemist, (6) Co.Tpounder, (7) Draughtsman, (8) Driller, (9) Driver, (10) Electrician, (11) Fitter, (12) Fore- man, (13) Mason, (14) Mechanic, (15) Midwife, (16) Mistry, (17) Moulder, (18) Operator, (19) Overseer, (20) Painter, (21) Pipe-fitter, (22) Supor- vlser, (23) Surveyor, (24) Tin-smith, (25) Timberman, (26) Turner, (27) Welder, (28) Wireman, (29) Surface Supervisor, (30) Mate (with compe- petence certificate under Mettallferous Mines Regulations, (1961), (31) Shovel Operator, (32) Valueman, (33) Dozer operator, (34) Dumper tractor opera- tor, (35) Painter, (36) Other categories by whatever name called which are skilled.

Rs. 13.50 Clerical: (1) Cashier, (2) Clerk, (3) Register keeper, (4) Store-keeper, (5) Tracer, (6) Time- keeper, (7) Typist, (8) other categories by whatever name called which are clerical.

Explanations for the purpose of this notification:

(1) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rate, the cost of living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any, of essential com- modities and include also the wages payable for the weekly day of rest,

(2) The minimum rates of wages are applicable to employees

employed by contractors also.

(3) The minimum rates of wages for persons below 18 years of ago and for disabled persons shall be 80% and 100% of the rates payable to the adult workers of the appropriate category as specified in the Schedule above.

(4) (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 ft skilled employee and includes unskilled super- visory work.

(c) Skilled work is one which involves skill or com- petence acquired through experience on the job or through training as an apprentice or in a tech- nical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgement.

(5) Where the existing rates of wages of any employee based on contract or agreement or otherwise, are higher than the rates notified herein, the higher rates shall be treated as the minimum rates of wage applicable for the purpose of this notification to such employees.

[S-32019/12/82-WC(MW)]

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with clause (iii) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) and insuper- session of notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Labour number S,O. 870(E) dated the 2nd December, 1981 the Central Government, after consulting the Advisory Board, revises the minimum rates of wages as specified in column (2) of the schedule annexed hereto payablo to the categories of employees employed in employments in dolomile mines as specified in the corresponding entries in column (1) of the said Schedule and directs that this notification shall come into foice on the dale of Us publication in the Official Gazette.

SCHEDULE

Classification of work

Minimum rates of wages per day

(2)

(1)

Rs. 8.75 (for work above ground).

Unskilled: Mazdoor (male and female), Chowkidar, Cleaner, Khalasi, Loader, Hole cutter. Earth cutter.

Rs. 10.50 (for work below ground).

Carrier (stone), Carrier, Cartman, Care- taker, conciete (hand mixer), Driver (bullock, camel, donkey, mule), Lamp- man, Petiolman, White washer. Water- man, other categories by whatever name called which arc unskilled.

Semi-skilled:

Rs. 11,00 (for work above ground). Rs. 13.25 (for work below ground).

Bhistl, Breaker, Driller, Miner, Cook, Creche Ayah, Head chowkidar, helper, Muccadam, Mate, Oilman, Pump Khalasi, Mali, Head mistry. Quarry man, Quarry operator, stone man, Stooker, Boilcrman, Thatcher, Thoom- baman, Tindals, Trolleyman, Jamadar, Bearer, Breakesman, Helper (loco, crane, truck), Topas, Topkar (big stone/kyanite breaker), Edge runner. Pack wallers, Timberman, Jack ham- mer, Firo clay press or drying and refining workers, other categories by whatever name called which are semi- skilled.

Skilled:

Rs. 13.50 (for work abo\e ground). Rs. 16.25 (for woik below ground).

Blacksmith, Carpenter, Compounder, Foreman, Electrician, Fitter, Mine Supervisor, Tailor, shot filer, Head cook, Engine-man, Welder, Blaster, Machinist, Sub-overseer (unqualified), Surveyor, Operator, any other cate- gories by whatever name called which are of skilled nature.

S.O. 633(E):—Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages payable to (he categories of employees employed in dolomite mines were published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (II of 1948) at pages 280-282 of the Ga/atie of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-seclion (ii), dated tho 22nd March, 1982 under the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Labour number S.O, 147(E) dated he 22nd March, 1982 for information of and inviting objections and suggestions from all peisons likely to be affected thereby till the expiry of the period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Official Gazette;

Clerical:

Rs. 13.50 And whereas the said Gazette was made available to the

public on the 22nd March, 1982.

Accountant, Clerk, Munslii, Stores clerk, Slore issuer, Store Keeper, (Grade I and II), Talley clerk, Time keeper, Tool keeper, Computer, Typist, Steno, Record keeper, other categories by whatever name called which aie clerical.

And whereas the objections and suggestions received on the said proposals have been considered by the Central Govern- ment ;

Explanation:

1. The minimum rate of wages revised by this Notification are all inclusive rates including the basic isle, tho cost ofliving allowance and tho cash value of concessional supply, if any, of essential commodities and also include the wagos payable for the weekly day of rest.

2. Tho Minimum rates of wages arc applicable to employees

employed by contractors also.

3. Where tho prevailing rates of wages based on contract or agreement or otherwise are higher than the notified rates under the Act, the higher rates would be protected and treated as minimum rates of wages for the purpose of this notification.

4. For the purpose of this notification:—•

fa) "unskilled work" is one which involves simple opera- tions 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 o\perience 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 com- tonce acquired through exporioncc on the job or through training as an apprentice or in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which called for in- itiative and judgoraent

5. Tho minimum rales of wages of disabled persons and for persons below eighteen years of ago shall be hundred per cent and eighty per cent respectively of the rates payable to adult workers of the appropriate category.

[S-32019/8/82-WC(MW)1

Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3,) Sub-section (ii), dated 18th June, 1981 under the notification of the Go\ernent of India in the Ministiy of Lrbour numbei S.O. 152(E) dp ted the 22nd March, 1982 ior information of s>nd inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be effected thereby till the exphy of the period of two months from the date of publi- cation of the slid notification in the Official Gf 7etle ;

And where is the said Gazette was made available to the

public on the 22nd M'rch, 1982.

And where ~s the objections and suggestions received on the mud proposals have been considered by the Central Govern- ment ;

Now, therefore, is exorcise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with clause (iii) of sub- section (1) of section 4 end sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948), and in supersession of notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Labour number S.O. 876 (E) d-ted the 22nd December, 1981 the Central Government after consulting the Advisory Bolrd, revises the minimum rates of wages as specified in column (1) of tho Schedule annexed heieto, payable to the citcgorics of emloyees employed in employments in redoxide mines as specified in tho corresponding entries in column (1) of the said Schedule and directs t i rt this notificition sir 11 be come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

SCHEDULE

Classification of work

Minimum rates of wages per day

(2)

(1)

Unskilled:

Rs. 8.75 (for work above ground)

Rs. 10.50 (for work below ground)

(i) Butler, (2) Caret, kcr, (3) Chowkidir, (4} Cleaner, (5) Dresser, (6) Labourer, (7) Loader, (8) M zdoor (male/female), (9) Messenger, (10) Number-taker, (11) Office boy, (12) Peon, (13) Pilker (male female), (14) Sorter, (15) Swooper (male/female), (16) Tiammer, (17) Trollyman, (18) Trolly triper, (19) Water carrier, (20) other categories by whatever name called which are un- skilled.

Rs. 11.00 (for work t bove ground)

Rs. 13.25 (for work

below ground)

Semi-skilled/unskilled supervisory: (1) Ayah, (2) Bmkmnn, (3) Brakesman, (4) Cash guards, (5) Checker, (6) Dhobi (male/female), (?) GlOaser, (8) Fire- nwn, (9) Grinde-, (10) Cook (11) Hammormm (12) Helper (enpenter, Driller, Blaster, crusher oporator), (13) Jamadar (14) Kh. lsia (bulldozer etc.), (15) Lamp room inchargo, (16) Mate/ Mtli (without competency certificate undei Metaliferous Mines Regulations, 1961), (17) Oiler, (18) Pointsman, (19) Sampler, (20) Storeman, (21) othci categories by whatever name callad which are semi-skilled/unskilled super- visory

S.O. 634(E).—WheroTs certain proposals to revise the mini, mum ratos of wages payable to the categories of employees employed in redoxlde mines were published as required by clause (b) of sub-secnon (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wrfgcs Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) at pages 290-291 of the Gazette of India

(1) Blfcksmith, (2) BInster ("shot flror), Rs. 13. 50 (for work .ibave ground

Rs. 16.25 (foi work

below ground)

0) Cirponto\ (4) Chargennn (5) Che- mist, (6) Compounder, (7) Drpuht- snrn, (8) Driller, (9) Driver, (10) Electrichn, (11) Fitte', (12) Foiormn, (13) Mason, (14) Mechmlc (15) Mid wife, (16) Mktry, (17) Moulder, (18) Operator, (19) Overseor, (20) Pointer, (21) Pipefitte¹". (22) Supervisor, (23) Survoyor[(24) Tin-smith, (25) Timber- irrn, (26) Turner, (27) Welder, (28) Wirenrn, (29) Other categories by wha tever ni me ca lied which a ro skilled.

Clericr 1:

Rs. 15.50

(1) CPshier, (2) Clerk, (3) Register kee- per, (4) Store-keeper, (5) Tree-, (6) Time-keeper, (7) Typist, (8) Other categories by whatever mme called which are clerical.

ExplrnHions for the purpose of this notification ;

(1) The minimum rates of w-gei are all inclusive rates in- cluding the basic rote the cost of living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if Jny, of essenthl commodi- ties ;'nd include also the wages payablo fOi the weekly day of rest.

(2) The minimum rates of w-igcs a re applicable to employees

employed by contractors also.

(3) The minimum rates of vv'gos for persons below 18 ye~Ts of age and for din bled persons shall be 80°^ and 100% of the rates payable to the edult workers of the appropriate category as specified in the Schedule above,

(4) (a) "unskilled" woik is one which involves simple operations lequiring little or no skill or exporienco on the job

(b) "semi-jkillcd" work is on: which involves some degree of skill or competence ' cquired through experience on the and which is capable of being performed under the supervision or guidanco of a skilled employee and includes unskilled super- visory work;

(c) "skilled" work is one which involves skill or competence acquired through experience on the job or through training as an apprentice or in a technicd or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgement.

(5) Where the exisitng rates of wiges of t-ny employees, bnsed on contract or agreement or otherwise are higher than the rates notified herein, the higher ratos sir 11 be treated as the minimum rates of wages applicable for the purpose of this notification to such employees.

[S-32019/2/82-WC (MW)]

S-O.63WE) .— Whereas certiin proposals to revise the mini-

mum rsUes of wgcs payable to the eitogories of employees employed in rrrgncsite mines weie published us required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) at pcges 299-300 of the Gazette of India Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub section (ii), dated the 2nd March, 1982 under the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Libour number S.O. 157(E) dated the 22nd March, 1982 for infotmuion of and inviting objec- tions and suggestions fiom all persons likely to bo affected thereby, till he expiry of (IT: ; c lod of two months fi om the date of publication of ,l.e said notification in the Official Gazette;

And wheeas the scid Gazette vv^s ra de uVuiLblc to the

public on the 22nd March, 1982.

And whereas the objections and suggestions received on the si id pioposals ha yc been considered by the Central Govern- ment;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers confeired by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, re d with cliuse (iii) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the minium wages Act ..948(11 of 1948) and in super- session of notification of the Government of India in the Minis- try of Labour number S.O. 871(E) dcted the 1st December 1981, the Centrrl Government, f.fterci.n=l'; t^ the Advisioy ^ Board, revises the minimum rates of wages as specified in column (2) of the Schedule annexed hereto, p-yable to tlw categories of employees emp oyed in employments in mignesi- te mines as specified in the corresponding entries in column (I) of the SHid Schedulo t

SCHEDULE

Categories of employees

Minimum rates of wages per day

(2) 0)

Unskilled :

Chowkidjr, Cle nor, Kh la si Lo.de\, 1 Mozdooi other citegories by whatever name called which aro unskilled.

Ets. 8,75 (for work ; bovc ground) Rs. 10.50 (for work below giound)

Rs. 11 .00 (for work

a bove ground)

Rs. 13.25 (for work

below ground) Semi-skilled/Unskilled supervisory: Breaker, Cook, Driller, Gardener, He:d chowkidar, Helper, Miu.-c.dam, Mate, Miner, Oilnun, Pump-khalasi, Sepoy, other cUegories by whatever name called which fie semi-skilled/unskilled supervisory.

Skilled:

Rs. 13,50 (for work

above ground)

Rs. 16.25 (for work

below ground) Blacksmith, Carpenter, Compoundor, Shot firer Creche attendant, Driver, Electrician, Foreman, Mine Supevi- sory, Mason, Pump ope-a to", Supervi- soiy, Tailor, other categories by what- ever name called which are skilled.

Rs. 13.50 per day.

Cleric- 1: Accountant, Clerk, Cashier Store issuor, Munshi, Register Keeper, Record Keeper, Store attendant, Store Keeper, Stenographer, Typist, Time Keeper, other categories by whatever name cillcd which aie of clericil nature.

ExpLnn-tion for the pui pose of this notification,

1. The minimum rates revised * re all-inclusive rates inclu-

ding the b^sic rate the cost of living allowance and cash value of concessional supply, if any, of essential commodities and also include the w ges py^ble for the weekly rest diy.

2. The minimum rates of w ges nrc applicable to employees

engaged by contr^ ctoi s, also.

3. Where the prevailing rates of wages based on contract or agreement are higher thm the notified rates under the Act the higher rates would be protected and treated as minimum wages for purposes of this notification.

(a) Unskilled wovk is one which involves simple operations requiring little o, no skill or experience on ihe job.

(b) Semi-skilled work is one which involves some degree of skill or competence acquired through experienco on the job ; nd which is capable of being performed under the suprvisions or guidance on the job.

(c) Skilled work is one which iuvolves skill or competence

acquiied through experience on the job or through twining as an aprcntice or in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which cull* for ini- tiative and judgement.

5. The minimum rates of wages for youns ptrsons below 18 years of age and disabled persons shall be 8o percont and 100 percent respectively of the rates payable to adult workers of the appropriate category.

[S.32019/3/82-WC(MW]

S.O.636(E).—Whereas certain proposals to revise the mini- mum rates of wages payable to the categories of employee employed in manganese mines were published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) at pages 3OT-302 of th; Gizettc of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-Section (ii), dated the 22nd March, 1982 under the notification of the Govern- ment of India in the Ministry of Labour numbjr S.O. 158(E) dated the 22nd March, 1982 for information of and inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby till the expiry of the period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas the said Gizctte was nude availablo to the

public on the 22nd March, 1982.

And whereas the objections and suggestions received on the said proposals have been considered by the Central Govern- ment;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-seetion (1) of section 3 read with clause (iii) of sub-Section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1943) and in super- session of notification of the Government of l i d h, in the Minis- try of Labour numbar S.O. 875(E) dated the 2id Djcen'Djr, 1981 the Central Government, after consulting the Advisory Board, revised the minimum rates of wag^s as specified in column (2) of the Schedule annexed hereto payable to the cate- gories of employees employed in employments in manganese mines as specified in the corresponding entries in columi (i) of the said Schedule and directs that this notification shallcomi into force on the date of its publicition in the Official Gazette .

SCHEDULE

Classification of work

Minimum rates of

wages per day

(2) {{^{{FOOTNOTE (1)}}}}

Manganese mines

Rs. 8.75 (for work above ground.

Rs.l 0.50 (for work bjlow ground).

Unskilled; (1) Ayah, (2) Butler, (3) Care taker (4) Chowkldar, (5) Cleaner, (6) Dresser, (7) Labourer, (8) Loader, (9) Mazdoor (Male/female), (10) Messenger, (11) , Numbertaker, (12) Office boy, (11) * Peon, (14) Picker (male/female), (15) Sorter, (16) Sweeper (male/female),

(17) Trammer, (18) TroIIynnn, (19) Trolly triper, (20) Water carrier, (21) other categories by whatever name called which are unskilled.

Scmi-ikilled/Unskilled sup;rvi$ory:

Rs. 11.00 (for work

above ground) • Rs, 13.25 (for WJik b;low giound).

(1) Bankman, (2) Brakesman, (3) Cash guards, (4) Checker, (5) C)ok, (6) Dhobi (male/ferrule), (7) Fireman, (8) Greaser, (9) Grinder, (10) Ham- merman, (11) Helper, (carpenter, crus- her operator), (12) Jamadar, (13) Kha- lasi (buldozor etc.), (14) Lamp room inchargc, (IS) Mttc/Mali (without competency certificate under Metalli- ferous Mines Regulations 1961). (16) Oiler, (17) Pointsnun, (IS) Sampler, (19) Storeman, (20) other categories by whatever name called which are semi-skilled/unskilled supervisory.

Skilled:

Rs. 13.50 (for work

absvs ground)

Rs. 16.25 (for work b;low ground).

(1) Asaycr, (2) Blacksmith, (3) Blaster (shot firer), (4) Carpenter, (5) Com- pounder, (6) Creche attendant, (7) Chemist, (8) Chargemin, (9) Draught- sman, (10) Driller, (II) Driver, (12) Electrician, (13) Fitter, (14) Foreman, (15) Mason, (16) Mechanic, (17) Mid- wife, (18) Mistry, (19) Moulder, (20) Operator, (21) Overseer, f22) Painter, (23) Pipe-fitter, (24) Supervi- sor, (25) Surveyor, (25) Tit-smith, (27) Timbomnn, (28) Turner, (29) Welder, (30) Wiremin, (31) Work- sarfcar, (32) other categories by what- ever name iMlIed which arc skilled.

Clerical :

Rs. 13.50 (1) Cashier, (2) Clerk, (3) Regiiter-kocper, (4) Storekeeper, (5) Tea;hcr ,(.i) Time- keeper, (7) Typi3t, (8) oth;r citegoncs by whatever nam; called which arc clerical.

Explanations for the purpose of this notification;

(1) Th; minim m rates of w\g;s ire all iiclusiv.; rates in- cluding the bisic rates; the C3st of living allowance and if^e cash value of the concessional supply, if any, of essential com- modities and Includes also the wages payable for the weekly day of rest.

(2) The minimum rates of wig;5 ar; ap^licible to employ-

ees employed by c Jitrac-tors also.

(3) The ml'iimirn ratss of wig;s f o r y ) . uj pvsoi:, b:lj\v 18 years of a g j a ai diiibbd pjrso.is shall b: 83"^ ind 10)% respectively of the rates fixjd by this notification for adult workers of tlie appropriate cUegory.

(4) (a) ''Unskilled¹' work moans work which involves sim-

ple operations requiring little or no skill or exp^rijnee on the jab;

(b) ''Semi-skilled' work irteanjwo rk which involves some degree of gkill or coimstenc: ac;jiiryi throjflh ex- perience on the job and which is capable of b.'ing p;r- form;d under the supervision or guldanes of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;

i\

(c) 'Skilled work' m;ans work which involves skill or competence acquired through experience on the job or through training as an apprcntico or in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgement,

(5) Whore the prevailing rates of wages, of any employee* is higher than the rates notified herein, the higher wages shall be treated as the minimum rates of wages applicable for th^ purpose of this notification to such employees.

[No.S. 32019/10/82-WC/MW]

8.O. 637(E).—Whereas certain proposals to revise the mini- mum rates of wages payable to the categories of employees employed in copper mines were published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1^)48) at pages 293-294 of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated the 22nd March, 1982 under the notification of the Government of India in tbi- Ministry of Labour number S.O. 154IE) dated the 22nd Manih, 1982 for information of and inviting objec- tions and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby till the expiry of the period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Official Gazette;

And vvhereus the said Gazette was nvido available to the

public on the 22nd March, 1982.

And whereas the objections and suggestions received on the said proposals have been considered by the Central Go- vernment;

Now thereibre, in exercise of the powji'a ;eonferred by

clause (b) of sub-section (I) of section 3 read with clause (iii) of sub-section

SCHEDULE

Classification of work

Minimum rates of wages per day

(2) (1)

Rs. 8.75 (for work abSVi; gmundi Rs. 10.50 (foi work btlow ground) Unskilled: Ayah,Brcakci (using manual appliances) Beldar (canteen), Cnowkidar, ClearuM, Cook-helper, Hammerman, Trammel, Mazdoor (male or female), Office-boy,

(1)

(2)

I'eon/Messenger, Survey Khilisi, Swe- eper (male or femile), W.itchmin, Waterman, other citegories by what- ever nam; called which arc unskilled.

S*mi-sUUed/utt-ikilIcd supervisory:

Rs. 11.00 (for wor above ground) Rs. 13.25 (for work

bslow ground) Assistant to blaster, Assistant fitter, As- sistant diill operator. Breaker (using mechanical appliances), Butler-eurn- cook, C-trefaker, Cook, Checker, Dis- pensary attendant, Helper (carpenter, blacksmith,mason, mechanic, mining), •Minor Lanip-room-attendant, Pump attendant, Vfali, Mining mates, Points- man, Sampler, Telephone attendant, Untwined c"che attendant, Ventila- tion-fan-attctitiant, Other categories by whatever name called which are semi-skilled or unskilled supervisory.

Skilled:

Rs. 13.50 (for wJrk above ground)

Rs. 1-6.25 (for work bdlow ground) Airwinch, HauUge operator, Auto-elec- trician, fainter, Blacksmith, Blaster, Compressor-operator, Con ;ritc mix- ture operator, Chargenun, Carpenter, Compounder, Chemist, Drill operator, Drill mechanic. Driver auto, Electri- cian, Foreman, Fitter, Ferro driver, Hoist operator, Linsmm, M;chanic, Mason, Midwife, Mistry, Pump opera- tor. Skilled inazdoor, Supervisor (mec- hanic), Stone crusher operator, IMCO Driver, Loco driver, Limoo loader ope- rator. Surveyor, Turner, Timber mis- try, Wireman, Welder, Work mistry, Winding Engine driver, Incharge watch and ward, VJther categories by what- ever nams jallsd which are skilled.

Clerical:

Rs. 13.50 Accountant, i\ssistant, Clerk, Mag/Jne clerk, Cashier, Munshi, Record keeper/ File clerk, Store keeper, Tim; kwper, Stenographer, Typist, Other citego- ries by whatever mm? called which arc clerical.

Explanation ; For the purpose of this notification ;

1. (a) "unskilled work" is on; which involves simple Opera-

tions requiring little or no skill or cxpjriencj on the job.

(b) "siral-skilled" work is one which involves some degree or skill or competence acquired through experience on the job and which is capable of bsinj performed under the supervision of guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory w*~>rk.

(c) "skilled" WJrk is one which involves skill or competence

aequiied through experience on the job or through truuniig as an apprentice or in a technical or vocitional institute and the performince of which calls for initia- tive and judgement.

2. The minimum rates of wages proposed arc all inclusive rates including the basic rate, the cost of living allownuce and the cash value of concessional supply, if any, of essential com- modities and include also the wages payable for the weekly day of rest.

3. The minimum rates of wages arc applicable to employees

employed by contractors also.

4. Where the existing rates of w^igcs bised on contract or agreement are higher than the rates notified under this notification, the higher rates shall be treated ai minimum rates of wages for the purpose of this notification.

5. The. minimum rates of wages for young persons below 18 years of age and disabled persons shall be 80% and 100"u respectively of the rates payable to adult workers of the appro- priate category.

*6. A worier in a copper mine who is directly involved in the process of extraction of copper one by way of loading the blasted copper ore, waste or mucks i nto mine car or scrappor- path, or skip, etc. with the use of various equipmsnts like Sho- vels, iron pans, etc, and breaking of larger boulders to facili- tate their mvovement and/or cleaning muckpiles/scrap and/or using bars to bring down loose ore as and when required and also each of those who performs more or less similar jobs shall be regarded ai a 'Minor'.

[No. .12019/7/82-WC/MW]

And whore is the siid Gazette wrs nv de i v." lit blc to the

rublic on the 22nd March, 1982.

And whore s tho objections and suggestions leceived on the s'dd proposals h vo been conside.cd by the Centrt, 1 Govern- ment.

Now, thai eforo in cxe cise of the powers confei red by cU use (b) of sub section (1) of section 5 icad with cl use (in) of sub- socuon (1) of section 4 and sub-section t2) Of section 5 of the Minimum W\ ges Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) . nd in supersession of notiiici tlon of the Government of Ind 11 in the M imsti y of La bour number S.O 867 (E) duod the 1st December, 1981 the Central Government, dfler consulting the Advisory Bo^rd revises the minimum i o tes of w ges as specified in column (2) of the Sche- dule annexed hoieto p yrble to the categories of employees employed in employments in chromite mines us specified m the corresponding entries in column (1) of the sr id Schedule a nd directs that this notification shall come into force on the date of its publicition in the Official Gfzrttc.

SCHEDULE

Cl' ssificition of work

Minimum riMes of We ges per d^y

2

1

CHROMITE MINES

UNSKILLED ;

1 Rs. 8.75 (for woik

r.bovo ground)

Rs. 1 0,50 (for woik

below ground)

Ay.h, Attendant, Breaker (using minu 1 appliances), Bcld^r (canteen), chow- ktdar, cle'ner, cook-helper, trmmer- mjn, loader, lorry helper, Mfzdoor (milo/femilc), Survey khi If si, Sweeper (nule/fcrmlc), Surffci lrnder. Office boy, Watchnrm, Waternr n, W

SEMI-SKILLED/UNSKILLED SUPERVISORY:

Rs. 11.00 (for woik

above ground)

Rs. 13.25 (for work

below ground)

Assistant to blaster, Assistant to litter, Assistant diill operator Attend n t 'C category, Assistant mechanic, Banks- man, Breaker (using mechanical ?p- plhnces), Butler-cum-cook, Caretfker, Cook, Checker, Chaigc room ; ssis- t:.nt, Dispensaiy attendant, Helpei (carpenter, blacksmith m *on, mechP- nic, Hammerman, *Miner Lrmp-room Attendant, Pump attendrnt, Mnli, Mining mate, Mechanic 1 helper, Mfil runner, Points-mn n, S mpler, Telephon^ attendant, Timbcnr n, Untipined crachea ttend. nt, VentiK tion-fi n-£ tten- dant. Other categories bv whatever name called which aio semi-skilled/ unskilled supervisory.

S.O. 638(E).—Whereas ceitain pioposals to ievise the minimum rates of wages pjyable to the categories of employees employed in chromite mines were published a s required by cU use (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 5 of the Minimum Wt ges Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) at piges 282-283 of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section(ii), dated the22nd March, 1982 under the notiflc tion of the Government of India in tho Ministry of Labour number S.O,148(E) dated the 22nd March, 1982 for information of and inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby, till tho expiry of tho poriod of two months f.om the date of publication of the said notification in the Official Gazette;

SKILLED

Rs. 13.50 (for work tbove giound)

(Rs. 16.25 for work

below ground)

Air winch haulage opeartor, Auto-clcctri- rician, Painter, BU cksmith, Blaster, Compiessor-oper t tor/Driver, Concre- to mixer ope;ntor, Clnrgeirrn, Cir- penter, Compounder, Chemist, Diill operator, Di ill mcchinic, Driver, t ulo, Electrici'n, Wiieless operator, Fore- nnn, Fitter, Feiry Diiver, Hoist oper. - tor'Diiver, IMCO drivei, Issuet loiiy driver, Loco di iver, Lordei, opemtoi, Lineman, Mechanic, M.'son, Midwife, Mistry, Pump opera tor/Diivcr, skilled mazdoor, Superv'sor (Mechanic), Su- pervisor Electric 1, Stone crusher ope- rator, Surveyor, Scnioi mech nic, Turnor, Timber Mistiy, Wit em' n, Welder, Work Misti-y, Mining engine Drivor, Inch"]go of w'tch rnd w."id. Other categories by whatever n' me oiled which tire skilled.

CLERICAL:

Rs. 13.50

Accountant, Assistant, Clciks, M;:g'7iuc clark, Ci shier, Munshi, RCCCP d Keeper/ File clerk. Store keeper, Stenographer, Timc-koepe", Typist, other cHegoiies by whatever name c^lletl which are clo'ic 1.

Explanation;^Fov the purpose of this notification,^

(1) (a) 'unskilled work' is one which involves simple opera- tions requiring little or no skill or experience on the job.

(b) 'semi-skilled woik' is ono which involves some degree of skill or competence i cquircd trough experience on the job ind which is dp ible of being performed under the supervision or guid'nee of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supctvisory woik ;

(c) 'skilled woik'is one which involves skill or competence i cquired through expoi ience on the "job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocationPi institute ind the perform' nco of which calls for initiative and judgement,

(2) The minimum wtes of w"gos fixed nc ell inclusive iate3 including the b^sic rate, tho cost of living allowance and the cash vMuc of concessional supply, if my, of essenti"l commodities and ilso include the wages payable for the weekly day of rest,

(3) The minimum ra les of w?gcs are ppplicablo to employees

employed by the contnctois rlso;

(4) Whoic the prevailing ir>tes of w ges b->sed on contrrct, ygreomont etc, ; re higher th'n the rates notified under tho Act, tho higher rr tcs would be pi otectcil : nd trc" ted c s minimum w^ ges;

(5) The minimum re tes of w;¹ ges for young persons below 18 yens of ."gc ;>nd dis bled pcrsravs sh'11 be 80% end 100"a respectively of the r f tcs payable to i dull woikres of the appro- priate catcgoiy.

(6) A worker in achromite mine who is cng-igod in extra- ction "n ' icmjv 1 of chromite cores a a well as incidental jobs shall be designated as a "Minoi".

[No. S.32019/6/82-WC(MW)J

667 GI/82—4

(J)

(2)

categories by wh tever n' meci Ned which ito semih-skillcd or unskilled supeiv¹- soiy.

Skilled; (1) Assist, nt s. mple tt ker, (2) An com- pressor t ttend nt (3) Assist? nt chemist, (4) Assist' nt forem n, (5) Bl; ck-smith, (6) cirpenfer (7) Compounder, (8) Chomist, (9) Diesel Moch- m'c (10) Dii- ver, (ll)Dtillcr, (12) Draughtsnv n .

(2)

(1)

Rf. pnise

2. The minimum rates of wages fixed by this notification

are applicable to employees engaged by contractors also.

3 The minimum rates of wages payable to young persons below 18 years of age and disabled persons shall be 80% and 100% respectively of the rates fixed by this notification for adult workers of appropriate category.

4. For the purposes of this notification,

(a) "unskilled work" means work which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or experience on the job,

(b) "semi-skilled work" means work which involves some degree of skill or competence acquired through exp- erience on the job and which is capable of being per- formed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work,

(c) "skilled work" means work which involves skill or

competence acquired through experience on the job or through training as an apprentice or in a technical or vocational institute and the perfor- mance of which calls for initiative and judgement

5 Where the existing rates of wages based on contract or agreement are higher than the rates fixed by this notification, the higher rates shall be treated as minimum rates of wages for the purpose of this notification.

6 Worker in a gypsum mine who is engaged in the removal of overburden and excavation of gypsum should be regarded as a "Miner".

[No S-32019/18/82-WC(MW)]

S.O 640(E).—Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the categories of employees employed in mica mines were published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) at page 292-293 of the Gazettee of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated 22nd March, 1982 under the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Labour number S.O. 153(E) dated the 22nd March, 1982 for information of and inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby till the expiry of the period of two months from the date of publication of the said notflcation in the Official Gazette ;

And Whereas the said Gazette was made available to the public on the 22nd March, 1982.

And Whereas the objections and suggestions received on the said proposals have been considered by the Central Government;

Now, Therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (I) of section 3 read with clause (iii) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages of Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) and in supsrsession of notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Labour number S.O.892(E) dated the 8th es., 1931 ths Central Government after consulting the Advir- sory Board, revises the minimum rates of wages as specified in column (2) of the Schedule annexed hereto payable to the categories of employees employed in employments in mica mines as specified in the corresponding entries in column (1) of the said Schedule and directs that this notification shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

SCHEDULE

Categories of employees

Minimum rates of

wage

1

2

Unskilled:

Rs. 8.75 (for work , above ground) Rs.10.50 (for work

below ground) Mazdoor (male and female) cleaner, Messenger/Office boy, Watchman, Khalasi Waterman, Helper, Loader, Mali, any other categories by whatsoever name called which are of unskilled nature.

Rs.11.00 (for work above ground) Rs.13.25 (for work below ground) Semi-skilled: Hammerman, Mica cutter-Grade II, Head Coolie, Sorter, Dresser-Grade II, Gauge worker, Disc worker, Attendant, Cook, Explosive carrier, Gun man Miner,Wind- ing engine driver Grade II, Shearers, Waste cutter, Assistant fitter, any other categories by whatsoever name called which are of semi-skilled nature.

Rs.13.50 (for work above ground) Rs.16.25 (for work below ground) Skilled: Driller, Blaster, Mistry, Mica cutters, Grade I, Carpenter, Blacksmith, Dresser Grade I, Mining mate, Engine Driver, Fitter, Turner, Electrician, Moulder, Welder, Vehicle driver, Mason, Winding engine driver Grade I, Fireman, Shot firer, Compressor driver, Mechanic, Pum fan driver, Grinders, Sirdar, Latheman, any other categories by whatever name called which are of skilled nature.

Rs. 13.50

al

Clerical: Accountant, Typist/Steno, Clerk, Com- punder, Store Keeper/Incharge, Shift incharge, Time keeper, Cashier, Creche attendant, Supervisor any other categories by whatever name called which are of cleric nature:

Explanation :— For the purpose of this notification,—

(1) The minimum rates of wages revised are all inclusive rates of wages and include the basic rate, the cost of living allowance and the cash value of concessional supply, if any, in respect of supplies of essential commodities and also the wages payable for the weekly day of rest ;

(2) the minimm rates of wages are applicable to employees

engaged by contractors also ;

(3) where the prevailing rates of wages based on contract or agreement or otherwise are higher than the rates specified above, the higher rates would be protected and treated as minimum wages ;

(4) (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 include unskilled supervisory work ;

(c) "skilled work" is one which involves skill or compet- ence acquired through experience on the job or through training as aa apprentice or in a technical or vocation a institute and the performance of which calls for initiativ and judgement.

(5) The minimum rates of wages for young persons below 18 years of age and for disabled persons shall be 80% and 100% respectively of the rate fixed by this notification for adult workers of the appropriate category,

(6) A worker in a mica mine who is directly involved in the process of extraction of mica by way of sorting them from debris and mucking of debris, putting mica pieces/ lumps in gunny bags and carying them upto either hoisting Station or any other assigned places collecting debris and carrying them to hoisting points or any other assigned places or/per- forms more or less similar jobs shall be resarded as 'Miner'

No.S. 332019/13/82-WC (MW)

S.O- 64| (E). -WHEREAS certain proposals to revise the

minimum rates of wages payable to the categories of employee¹¹ employed in Bauxite mines were published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (U of 1948) at pages 286-287 of tbe Ga/ette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, sub-section (ii), datod the 22nd March, 1982 under the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Labour number S.O. 150 (E) dated the 22nd March, 1982 for information of, and inviting objections and suggestions from, all persons, likely to be affected thereby, till the expiry of the period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Official Gazette ;

AND WHEREAS the said Gazette was made available to

the public on the 22nd March, 1982;

AND WHEREAS the objections and suggestions received on the said proposals have been considered by the Central Government;

NOW. THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferrede

by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, road with claus (iii) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) and in super- session of notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Labour number S.O. 866 (E) dated the lstDecember 1981 the Central Government after consulting the advisory Board revises, the minimum rates of wages as specified in column (2) of the Schedule annexed hereto, payable to the cate- gories of employeos employed in employments in Bauxite mines as specified in the corresponding entries in column (1) of the gaid Schedule and directs that this notification shall come into force on the date of its publication in tho Official Gdzatte

SCHEDULE

Bauxite mines

Classification of work

Minimum rates of wages per day

(2) (1)

Unskilled :

(1) Cleaner, (2) Mazdoor (male/femalo), Rs. 8.75 (for work above ground). Rs.10.50 (for work below ground).

(3) office Boy, (4) Poon (5) Picker (Male/Female), (6) Miner, (7) Sweeper, (8) Watchman (9) Water carrier, (10) Other categories by whatever name called which aro unskilled.

Semi-skilled/unskilled Supervisory ;

(1) Assistant Driller, (2) Bull-dozer

Rs. 11.00 (for work above ground). Rs. 13.25 (for work below ground).

Khalasi, 0) Carpenter Helper, (4) Crusher Operator Helper, (5) Canteen Boy, (6) Gardencr Mall, (7) Mate (with- out competency certificate under Mettaliforous Mlncs Regulations, 1961, (8) Muccadam (without competency certificate under Mottaliferous Mines Regulations, 1961), (9) Sampler, (10) Tool Sharper, Miner Grade-II (11) Other categories by whatever name called which arc semi-skilled/unskilled supervisory.

Skilled :

Rs. 13,50 (for wor above ground)

Rs. 16.25 (for work below ground).

(1) Blacksmith, (2) Blaster (short flror), (3) Carpenter, (4) Crusher Operator, (5) Compressor Attendant, (6) Com- pressor Driller , (7) Driller, (8) Driver, (9) Electrician, (10) Fitter, (11) Mechanic, (12) Male (with compen- tency certificate under Mettaliferous Mines Regulations 1961), (13) Power Shevel Operator, (14) Pump Driver, (15) power and Pump House Operator, (16) Pump Attondant, (17) Supervisor, (18) Tractor Operator, (19) Miner Gr. I, (20) Other categories by what- ever name called which aro skilled.

Clerical :

(1) Clerk, (2) Munshi, (3) Stenographer, Rs. 13,50

(4) Typist, (5) Other categories by whatever name called which are clerical

Explanations :

1. The Minimum rates of wages rovised by this notification are all inclusive rales including tho basic rate, the cost of living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential commodities, and include also the wages payabl^ for thc weekly day of rest.

2. The minimum rates of wages fixed by this notification

are applicable t" employees engaged by contractors also.

3. The minimum rates of wages payable to young persons elow 18 years of age and disabled persons shall be 80 % and

100% respectively of the rates fixed by this notification for adult workers of the appropriate category.

For the purpose of this notification :—

(a) "unskilled work" means work which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or experience on the job;

(b) "semi-skilled work" means work which involves some degree of skill or competence acquired through ex- perience on the job and which is capable of being per- formed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee, and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(c) "skilled work" means work which involves skill or competence acquired through experience on the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgement.

5. Where the existing rates of wages based on contract or agreement are higher than the rates fixed by this notification the higher rates shall be treated as minimum rates of wages for the purpose of this notification.

*6. A worker in bauxite mines who removes the left over burden material extract buxite ores and break bauxite ore into small pices and/or sort out bauxite ores into various grades shall be regarded at a 'Miner Grade-II'.

**7. A worker in bauxite mines who performs the work of drilling or blasting or drilling-cum-blasting shall be regarded as a 'Miner Grade-I'.

[No. S. 32019/l4/82-WC(PW)]

S. O- 642 (E).—Whereas certain proposals to revise the •minimum rates of wages payable to the categories of employees •employed in graphite mines were published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) at pages 275-276 of the Gazette of India Extraordinary, Part I I, Section 3, sub-section (ii), dated the 22 nd March, 1982 under the" notification of Government of India, in the Ministry of Labour number S.0.144(E) dated the 22nd' March, 1982 for information of and inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby, till the expiry of the period of two months from the date of publica. ?tion of the'said notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas the said Gazette was made available to the

public on the 22nd March, 1982;

And whereas the objections and suggestions received on the said proposals have been considered by the Central Government;.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred

"by cl ause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, relad with clause (iii) of subjection (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948). and in super- session of notification of the Government of India in the Minis- iry of Labour number S.O. 864 (E) dated the 1st December, 1981, the Central Government, after consulting the Advisory Board, revised the minimum rates of wages as specified in column (2) of the Schedule annexed hereto, payable to the categories of employees employed in employments in graphite mines as specified in the corresponding entries in column (1) of the said Schedule and directs that this notification shall "ojj"e into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

•667GI/82-5

SCHEDULE

Classification of work

Minimum rates of wages per day

(1)

(2)

Unskilled :

Rs. 8.75 (for work above ground) Rs. 10.50 (for work below ground) Mazdoor (male and female), Chowkidar, watchman, Khalasi, Clearner, Loader, Cook-helper, Sweeper, Breaker (using manual appliances), Office (using manual appliances), Office boy, Peon, Messenger, Waterman, Water carrier, White, washer Lamp man and other categories by whatever name called which are unskilled

Semi-skilled/Unskilled supervisory :

Breaker, Driller, Miner, Cook, Creche Rs. 11.00 (for work above ground) Rs. 13.25 (for work below ground) Ayah, Head Chowkidar, Mate/Mucca- dam (without com petency certificate under Mettaliferous Mines Regulations, 1961), Oil man, Pump Khalasi, Short firer, head Mistri, Boiler man, Thatcher Tindles Trolly man, Jamadar, White- washer, Helper (loco, crane, truck), Helper (carpenter, Waster, fitter, driller, blacksmith, mason), Operator, Assis- tant Mechanic Butler-cum-cook, C"re- taker, Hammerman, Mali and other categories by whatever name called which are semi-skilled/unskilled Super- visory.

Skilled :

Rs. 13.50 (for work Blacksmith, Carpenter, Compounder,

above ground) Rs. 16.25 (for work below ground) Electrician, Short firer, White washer, Foreman, Fitter, M ines Supervisor, Tailor, Head Cook, Engine man, Wel- der, Blaster, Machinist, Head Minstry, Sub-overseer (unqualified), Surveyor, Operator, Boilerman, Compressor- operator, Tractor Driver and any other categories by whatever name called which are of skilled nature.

Clerical :

Rs. 13.50 Accountant, Assistant, Clerk, Munshi, Typist, Stenographer, Tool Keeper, Time keeper and other categories by whatever name called which are clerical.

Explanations :—

1. The minimum rates of wages revised 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 weekly day of rest.

2. The minimum rates of wages are applicable to em

ployees employed by contractors also.

•*. Where the prevail jg raUs of wages based on contrac-

or agreement or otherwise, are higher than the rates revised by this notification, the higher rates would be protected and treat- ed as minimum rates of wages for the purpose of this notifi- cation.

4. The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons and for persons below eighteen years of age shall be hundred per- cent and eighty percent respectively of the rates payable to adult workers of the appropiiate category.

5. For the purpose of this notification :— (a) "Unskilled work" means work which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or experience on the job;

'b) "Semi-skilled work" means work which involves some degree of s>k'H or competence acquired through ex- perience on the job and which is capable of being pei'Iormed under the supcrvisiqn or guidance cf a *kill- cd employee, and include unskilled supervisory work;

(c) "Skilled work" means work which involvcs skill or competence acquired through experience on the job or through training as an apprentice i^ a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which f-nlla fnr initiative and iudepmrnt.

[No. S. 32019/l5/83-WC(MW)]

S.0.64J(E).— Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the categories of employees employed in latcritemines were published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section S of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (.I' of 194") at pages 295-296 of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub- section (ii),dated tho 22nd March, 1982 midcr the notification of ihc Government of India in the Ministiy of Laboui number S.O- 155 (E) dated the 22nd Maruh, J982 for information of and inviting objections and suggestions fiora all persons likely to be affected thereby till the expiry of the period of two months from thc>dats: of publication of the said notification in the official Gazette.

And whereas the said Ga/otte was made available to

the public on the 32nd March, 1982.

And whereas the objections and suggestions received on the said proposals have hccn considered by the Central Government;

Now therefore, in oxercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with clause (iii) of subsection (I) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948), and in supersession of notification of the Government °f India in the Ministry of Labour number S.O. N72(E) dated the 2nd December, 1981, the Central Government, after consulting the Advisory Board, revises the minimum ratcsof wagos as specified in colurnn(2) of the Schedule annexed hereto payable to the categories of employees employed in employments in latente mines as speci- fied in the corresponding entries in column (1) of the said Schednle and directs that ,.this notification shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

SCHEDULE

Classification of work

Minimum rates of wages per day

(1)

(2)

Unskilled :

Mazdoor (male and female), Chowkidar Cleaner, Khalasi, Loader, Unloaded Excavating labour, Khannya.Sweeper Beldar, other categories by whatever name called which arc unskilled.

Rs. 8.75 (for work above ground) Rs. 10.50 (.for work below ground)

Seml-§Killed unskilled supervisory:

Rs. tl.00 (for work above ground) Rs. 13.25 (for work below ground) Assistant Driller, Mali, Miner, Mate (without competency certificate under Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961), Muccadam (without competency certificate under Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961), Head chowkidar, other categories by whatever name called which are semi-skilled/unskilled supcivisory.

(2) (i)

Skilled

Rs. 13,50 (for worb

above ground)

Rs. 16.25 (for work below ground) Mine supervisor. Driller, Compressor attetider. Machinery attender. Blaster (shot firer), Driver Mate (with cirnpc- toncy certificate under Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961), Muccadani (with competency certificate under Mettahferous Mines Regulations, 1961), Supervisory, other calegoiies by what- ever IUDIO called which are skilled.

Rs. 13.50 Clerical: Clerk, Munshi, Acoou'itant, Time Keeper, Storo Issuer, Typist, other categories by whatever name called whi"h are clerical.

EXPLANATIONS:

1. For the prrpose of ihis notification : —

(a) "unsbillod work" isono which involves simple operati- ons requiring little or no skill or experience on the job;

(b) "semi-skilled work" is one which involves some degree ^•f skill or competence acquired through experience on the job and which isoapableof being performed under the supervision or guidance of skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory woik;

(c) "sfcilled work" is one which involves skill or competence acquired through experience on tho job or through training as an apprentice or in a technical or vocational institute and tho performance of which calls for initia- tive and judgement.

2. The min'mn.-n rates of wages rovi"ed by this notification are all inclusive rates including the basic rate, tile cost of living allowance and cash value of concessional supply, if aiiy?' of essential commodities and also includes the wages pay"ble for the weekly rot>t day.

3. The minimum rate* or wages for persons below 18 years of age and for disabled pcrsotu shHll be 80°^ and 100% respec- tively of the rates payable to the adult winkers of the appropriate category as specified in the Schedule above.

4. The minimum rates of wages revised by this notification

are applicable also to employees engaged by contractors.

5. Where tho existing rates of wages based on contract or agreement or otherwiso are higher than the rates fixed by this notification, the higher rates shall be treatod a? the minimum ratos of waies applicable for the purpose of this notification.

[S. 32.019/17/K2-WC (MW)]

S.O- 644(E):—Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the categories of employees employed in-china clay, clay and white clay mines were published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (I) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) at pages 279-80 of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-soction (ii), dated 22nd March, 1982 under th? notification of the Govern- ment of India in the Ministry of Labour number S.O. 146(E) dated the 22nd March, 1982 for information of and inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby, till the expiry of the period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the official Gazette;

And whereas the said Gazette was made available to

the public on the 22nd March, 1982.

And whereas the objections and suggestions received on tho said proposals have been considered by the Central Government;

Now therefore, in exercise of the powers oonfered by clause (b) of sub section (I) of section 3 roaH with clause (iii) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of trie Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) and in supersession of notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Labour number S.O. 877(E) dated tho 2nd December, 1981 in the Central Government after consulting the Advisory Board, revises the minimum ratesof wages as specified in column (2) of (ho Schedule annexed hereto payable to the categories of employees employed

(2)

(D

In employments in china clay, clay and white clay mines as specified in the corresponding entries in column (1) of the "jald Schedule and directs that this notification shall come into foice on the date of its publication, in the Official Gazette.

gories by whatever name called which are clerical.

SCHEDULE

Explanations :—

Classification of w"rk

1. For the purpose of this notification ;

Minimum uites of wages per day

(a") "unskilled work" is one which involves simple operations

(1)

requiring little or no skill or experience on the job;

(2)

Unskilled:

Rs S.75 (for work above giound)

(.b) "semi-skilled work" is one which involves some degree of skill or competence acquired thiough expeiience on the job and which is canable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee, and includos unskilled supei'visoiy woik;

Mazdoor, Loader, Sweeper, Cleaner, Chowkidar, Earth-cutter, KhaKi, and other categories by whateve name called which are unskilled.

Rs. 10.50 (for work below ground)

Semi-skilled or unskilled supervisory:

Rs. U 00 (for wo, k above ground)

(cV'skilled work" is one which involves skill or compote-nee acquiicd through expci ienco on thcj"b oi thiough train- ing as an appie'Uicc or m a technical or vocational institute and llie pel foi manco of which calls for initiative and judgome"'.

Rs. H 25 (for work Rs. h-low ground)

2. The minimum rates of wages ti\cd as pci thi>, nolflcation aie all inclusive latcs including the basic rate, the cost of living allowance, the cash value of concessional supply, if any, of essential commodities and also include ihe wages payable for tho weekly day of rest.

Mucftdams, Mate, Cook, Oilman, Pum- Khaiasi, Attendant, Miner, Priest, Gardcncr, Helper, Supeivisoiy Fne- man, Breaker, Head chowkidar, Creche Ayah, Clay pi ess or drying and I efltiing workers (except over burden requiring ettrth cutting), and other categories by whatever name called which ate semi- skilled.

Skilled:

^. The minimum rates of wages fory.iung pel sons below 18 yeais of age and for disabled persons shall be SO°J and 100°£ respectively o f the t atcs fixed by this notification for adult workers of the appiopnatc categoiy.

A. The minimum rates of wages fixed as per this notification

Rs. 11.50 (for work abovc ground) Rs. 16.25 (for work below ground)

me applicable also |o employees engaged by contractors.

Blacksmith, Carpenter, Tailer, Mason; Electrician, Geologist, Mine supervisoi Driver, Pump operator or Driver, Supervisor foreman, and other cate- gories by whatever name called which arc skilled.

Clerical:

Rs. 13.50

5. Where the prevailing ratest'f wagesofany employee based on contract or agreement ai ehigher than the rates notified herein, the higher wages shall be treated as the minimum rates of wages applicable for the purpose of this notification to such employee.

[S-32019/19/82 WC(MW)] S.lt. BISWAS, Undor Secy.

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