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No. 125 Poudouchéry Vendredi 20 Septembre 2024 (29 Bhadra 1946) No. Puducherry Friday 20th September 2024

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

LABOUR DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 09/AIL/Lab./G/2024, Puducherry, dated 02nd September 2024)

NOTIFICATION

Whereas, the proposal for revision of minimum rates of wages payable to the employees, employed in Shops and Establishments in the Union territory of Puducherry, was published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) in Notification issued by the Labour Department vide G.O. Ms. No. 27/AIL/Lab./G/2023, dated 14-08-2023 and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 35, dated 29-08-2023, inviting objections and suggestions from all the persons likely to be affected thereby, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette of Puducherry;

And whereas, pursuant to the said Notification, objections/ suggestions received within the abovesaid stipulated time limit have been considered in depth;

[ 693 ]LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 694 694 And whereas, in pursuance of the proviso to sub-section (2) of section 5, the Minimum Wages Advisory Board constituted under section 7 of the said Act, has also been consulted with regard to the aforesaid revision of minimum rates of wages;

And whereas, after consideration of the grievance on the minimum rates of wages notified in the preliminary Notification and pursuant to the consensus arrived between the Employees and Employers Representative of the Advisory Board, the Minimum Wages Advisory Board unanimously resolved to recommend to increase the aforesaid revision of minimum rates of wages;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with sub-section (2) of section 5 and sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) and in supersession of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 09/AIL/Lab./G/2016, dated 22-08-2016 of the Labour Department, Government of Puducherry and published in Gazette of Puducherry, No. 36, dated 06-09-2016, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to revise the minimum rates of wages payable in respect of the employees, employed in Shops and Establishments in the Union territory of Puducherry as specified in the Schedule hereunder:–

EMPLOYMENT IN SHOPS AND ESTABLISHMENTS

SCHEDULE

Sl. No. Classes of Employees Minimum rates of wages

per month (8 hours per day) (1)

(2)

(3)

I. General Categories

1 Manager

2 Sales Manager

3 Field Officer

11,695

4 Development Officer

5 Office in-charge

6 Assistant Manager

7 Accountant

8 Supervisor

9 Sales Executive

11,283

10 Purchaser

11 Storekeeper

12 Agent

13 Sales Promotion EmployeesPART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 695 (1)

(2)

(3)

14 Cashier

15 Clerk

16 Typist-cum-clerk

17 Typist

18 Stenographer

11,242

19 Salesman

20 Sales Representative

21 Auction Bidder

22 Tradesman

23 Bill Writer

24 Bill Collector

25 Booking Clerk

26 Bill Clerk

27 Godown-keeper

28 Assistant Salesman

29 Godown in-charge

30 Accounts Assistant

11,192

31 Receptionist

32 Lineman

33 Tally Clerk

34 Weighman

35 Security Guard

36 Driver

37 Peon

38 Watchman

39 Shop Assistant

40 Helper

41 Packer

42 Attender

43 Delivery Boy

11,131

44 Messenger

45 Lift Operator

46 Shop Boy

47 Water Boy

48 Sweeper

49 Gardener

50 ScavengerLA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 696 696 (1)

(2)

(3)

II. Special Categories

1 Chemist and Druggist Shop

(a) Pharmacist

11,695

(b) Chemist

11,242

2 Hair Dressing Salon/Beauty Parlour

(a) Hair Dresser

(b) Hair Cutter

11,283

3 Photo Studios

(a) Photographer

11,242

(b) Photo Artist

11,192

(d) Assistant Photographer

4 Service Shops (Watch/Radio/Bicycle)

(a) Watch Mechanic

(b) Radio Mechanic/Repairer 11,283

(d) Bicyle Fitter

11,131

5 Optical Shops

(a) Optical Mechanic/Grinder/Purchaser

11,283

(b) Refractory Mechanic

6 Block Making and Rubber Stamp Making

(a) Engraver

11,283

(b) Block Maker

11,192

(d) Painter/Artist

11,242

7 Electrical Light and Sound Service Shop

(a) Electrician/Wireman/Electrical Repairer 11,242

(b) Assistant Wireman

11,192

8 Diagnostic Laboratory

(a) Radiographer

(b) X-Ray Photographer

11,242

(2)

(3)

9 Chit Funds and Co-operative Societies

(a) Chief Accountant

(b) Office Superintendent

11,283

(d) Auditor

(e) Personal Assistant

(f) Junior Development Officer 11,242

(g) Legal Assistant

1 0 Boarding and Lodges

(a) Room Boy

11,131

(b) Canvassar

(d) Plumber

11,242

(e) Painter

(f) Electrician

11 Furniture

(a) Carpenter

(b) Polisher

11,283

1 2 Miscellaneous Workers

(a) Technician in Musical Instrument Shop

(b) Umbrella Fitting, Stitching and Cutting in

Umbrella Shop.

(d) Suitcase/all kinds of bags and purse makers

(other than in leather).

(e) Operator in Petrol Bunks 11,131

(f) Photo Frame Worker and Cutter 11,242

(g) Skilled Labour in Lift Installing Establishments

11,283

(h) Air-Condition : Plant Operator

(i) Fruit juice and Lassi Makers in Shops 11,192

(j) Engraver in Steel and Aluminium Vessels Shop 11,242

(k) Firewood Cutter in Firewood Shop 11,192

(l) Tyre Grinder in Tyre Resoling, Retreading and 11,242

Tube Vulcanising Shop.

LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 698 698

(1)

(2)

(3)

(m) Workers engaged in drying, storing, washing,

measuring, loading and unloading in Pandagasalai,

warehouse, godown, store-room and hill produce

merchant shops.

11,131

(n) General workers in all shops and Commercial

Establishments other than administration and

clerical cadre and who are not covered in any

of the above categories.

NOTE

1. Dearness Allowance.— In addition to the above minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the employees shall be paid Dearness Allowance as indicated below:

(i) The Dearness Allowance shall be linked to the Average of Puducherry City Consumer Price Index Points for the year 2023 that is 426 points (1) with base year (2001=100) and for every rise of one point over and above 426 points, an increase of 32.40 (Rupees thirty-two and paise forty only) per point per month shall be paid as Dearness Allowance.

(ii) The Dearness Allowance shall be calculated on the 1st April of every year on the basis of the average of the indices for the preceding twelve (12) months i.e., from January to December.

(iii) The first calculation shall thus be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette of Government of Puducherry, based on the average of the Puducherry City Consumer Price Index points for the previous year.

2. To arrive at the daily rates of wages, the monthly rates of wages shall be divided by 26.

3. Where, the nature of work is the same, no distinction in the payment of wages shall be made between male and female employees.

4. Wherever, the existing wages are higher than the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the said existing higher wages shall be continued to be paid.

The Notification shall come into force on and from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of Puducherry.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

YASAM LAKSHMI NARAYANA REDDY,

Additional Secretary to Government (Labour).

PART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 699

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

LABOUR DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 10/AIL/Lab./G/2024, Puducherry, dated 02nd September 2024)

NOTIFICATION

Whereas, the proposal for revision of minimum rates of wages payable to the employees, employed in Security Guards in the Union territory of Puducherry, was published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) in Notification issued by the Labour Department vide G.O. Ms. No. 30/AIL/Lab./G/2023, dated 14-08-2023 and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 36, dated 05-09-2023, inviting objections and suggestions from all the persons likely to be affected thereby, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette of Puducherry;

And whereas, pursuant to the said Notification, objections/suggestions received within the abovesaid stipulated time limit have been considered in depth;

And whereas, in pursuance of the proviso to sub-section (2) of section 5, the Minimum Wages Advisory Board constituted under section 7 of the said Act has also been consulted with regard to the aforesaid revision of minimum rates of wages;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with sub-section (2) of section 5 and sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) and in supersession of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 03/Lab./AIL/G/2015, dated 24-02-2015 of the Labour Department, Government of Puducherry, published in the Officail Gazette of Puducherry, No. 10, dated 10-03-2015, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to revise the minimum rates of wages payable in respect of the employees, employed in Security Guards in the Union territory of Puducherry as specified in the Schedule hereunder:–

EMPLOYMENT IN SECURITY GUARDS

SCHEDULE

Sl. No. Classes of Employees/Workers Minimum rates of wages per month (8 hours work per day) (1)

(2)

(3)

1 Manager

20,609

2 Assistant Manager

19,541

3 Supervisor

17,044

4 Helper

15,263

5 Senior Security Inspector/Security Officer 19,541

6 Corporal/Sergant/Assistant Security Officer 18,115

7 Chief Watchman/Senior Watchman 16,689

8 Security Guard (Male/Female) 14,550LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 700 700 NOTE

1. Dearness Allowance.— In addition to the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the employees shall be paid Dearness Allowance as indicated below:-

(i) The Dearness Allowance shall be linked to the Average of Puducherry City Consumer Price Index Points for the year 2021 that is 366 points (with base year 2001=100) and for every raise of one point over and above 366 points, an increase of 45.20 (Rupees forty-five and paise twenty only) per point per month shall be paid as Dearness Allowance.

(ii) The Dearness Allowance shall be calculated on the 1st April of every year on the basis of the average of the indices for the preceding twelve (12) months, i.e., from January to December.

(iii) The first calculation shall thus, be effective from the date of publication of the Notification in the Official Gazette of Government of Puducherry, based on the average of the Puducherry City Consumer Price Index for the previous year.

(2) To arrive at the daily rates of wages, the monthly rates of wages shall be divided by 26.

(3) Where the nature of work is the same, no distinction in the payment of wages shall be made between male and female employees.

(4) Wherever the existing wages are higher than the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the said existing higher wages shall be continued to be paid.

The Notification shall come into force on and from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of Puducherry.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

YASAM LAKSHMI NARAYANA REDDY,

Additional Secretary to Government (Labour).

————

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

LABOUR DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 11/AIL/Lab./G/2024, Puducherry, dated 02nd September 2024)

NOTIFICATION

Whereas, the proposal for revision of minimum rates of wages payable to the employees, employed in Electronic Industry in the Union territory of Puducherry, was published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) in Notification issued by the Labour Department vide G.O. Ms. No. 33/AIL/Lab./G/2023, dated 14-08-2023 and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 37, dated 12-09-2023, inviting objections and suggestions from all the persons likely to be affected thereby, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette of Puducherry;

And whereas, pursuant to the said Notification, objections/suggestions received within the abovesaid stipulated time limit have been considered in depth;

PART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 701

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with sub-section (2) of section 5 and sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) and in supersession of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 07/AIL/Lab./G/2016, dated 10-08-2016 of the Labour Department, Government of Puducherry and published in the Official Gazette, Puducherry, No. 35, dated 30-08-2016, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to revise the minimum rates of wages payable in respect of the employees, employed in Electronic Industry in the Union territory of Puducherry as specified in the Schedule hereunder:-

EMPLOYMENT IN ELECTRONIC INDUSTRY

SCHEDULE

Sl. No. Classes of Employees Minimum rates of wages

per month (8 hours per day) (1)

(2)

(3)

I General Categories

1 Sales Assistant

14,249

2 Purchase Assistant

3 Assistant (Production and Planning Control)

4 Accountant

15,056

5 Steno

6 Typist

7 Clerk/Office Assistant

14,249

8 Cashier/Store Assistant

9 Storekeeper

15,056

10 Timekeeper

14,249

11 Driver

12 Watchman/Chowkidar/Security Guard 13,712

13 Peon/Attender/Office Boy

13,442

14 Mali/Waterman/Gardener/Sweeper/Scavenger 13,442

15 Receptionist/Telex or Telephone Operator. 14,249

II Other Categories

(A) Highly Skilled

1 Workshop Supervisor/Assembling Supervisor

2 Laboratory Analyst

15,056

3 Any other highly skilled category not classified aboveLA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 702 702 (1)

(2)

(3)

(B) Skilled

1 Quality Inspector

2 Technician/Technical Assistant

3 Mechanic

4 Die-maker

5 Draughtsman

6 Cameraman

7 Machinist

8 Machine Operator

9 Miller

10 Die Casting Operator

11 Moulder

14,249

12 Welder

13 Fitter

14 Turner

15 Electrician

16 Radio and Television Mechanic

17 Computer Operator

18 Aligner

19 Maintenance Assistants on Machines (Electrical

Electro-Mechanical, Mechanical and Electronics).

20 Any other skilled category not classified above

Assembling Operation.

1 Winding/Wiring/Fitting/Soldering/ Mounting/

Testing and any other semi-skilled operations connected with assembling (with general

qualification or no qualification).

2 Planting Coordinator

3 Assembling Operator

4 Press Operator

13,712

5 Printing Operator

6 Punch Operator

7 Driller

8 Painter

9 Polisher

10 Any other semi-skilled category not classified abovePART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 703 (1)

(2)

(3)

(D) Unskilled

1 Helper

2 Cleaner

3 Mazdoor

13,442

4 Packer

5 Any other unskilled category not classified above

NOTE

1. Classification of Category

(a) Highly Skilled.— Highly Skilled employee is one who does the work which involves skill or competence of extraordinary degree and possesses supervisory ability.

(b) Skilled.— Skilled employee is one who is capable of working independently and efficiently and turning out accurate working.

He must be capable of reading and working on simple drawing circuits and process, if necessary.

(c) Semi-Skilled.— Semi-skilled employee is one who has sufficient knowledge of the particular trade or above to do respective work and simple job with the help of simple tools and machines.

(d) Unskilled.— Unskilled employee is one who possesses no special training and whose work involves the performance of the simple duties which require the exercise of little or no independent judgment or previous experience although a familiarity with the occupational environment is necessary. His work may thus require in articles or goods.

2. Dearness Allowance.— In addition to the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the employees shall be paid Dearness Allowance as indicated below:-

(i) The Dearness Allowance shall be linked to the Average of Puducherry City Consumer Price Index Points for the year 2021 that is 366 points (with base year 2001=100) and for every raise of one point over and above 366 points, an increase of 43.50 (Rupees forty-three and paise fifty only) per point per month shall be paid as Dearness Allowance.

(ii) The Dearness Allowance shall be calculated on the 1st April of every year on the basis of the average of the indices for the preceding twelve (12) months i.e., from January to December.

(iii) The first calculation shall thus, be effective from the date of issue of this Notification in the Official Gazette of Government of Puducherry, based on the average of the Puducherry City Consumer Price Index points for the previous year.

LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 704 704

3. To arrive at the daily rates of wages, the monthly rates of wages shall be divided by 26.

4. Where the nature of work is the same, no distinction in the payment of wages shall be made between male and female employees.

5. Wherever the existing wages are higher than the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the said existing higher wages shall be continued to be paid.

The Notification shall come into force on and from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of Puducherry.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

YASAM LAKSHMI NARAYANA REDDY,

Additional Secretary to Government (Labour).

————\

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

LABOUR DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 12/AIL/Lab./G/2024, Puducherry, dated 02nd September 2024)

NOTIFICATION

Whereas, the proposal for revision of minimum rates of wages payable to the employees, employed in Food Processing Industries in the Union territory of Puducherry, was published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) in Notification issued by the Labour Department vide G.O. Ms. No. 26/AIL/Lab./G/2023, dated 14-08-2023 and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 35, dated 29-08-2023, inviting objections and suggestions from all the persons likely to be affected thereby, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette of Puducherry;

And whereas, pursuant to the said Notification, objections/suggestions received within the abovesaid stipulated time limit have been considered in depth;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with sub-section (2) of section 5 and sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) and in supersession of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 08/AIL/Lab./G/2017, dated 17-05-2017 of the Labour Department, Government of Puducherry and published in Gazette of Puducherry No. 22, dated 30-05-2017, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to revise the minimum rates of wages payable in respect of the employees, employed in Food Processing Industries in the Union territory of Puducherry as specified in the Schedule hereunder:–PART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 705

EMPLOYMENT IN FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY

SCHEDULE

Sl. No. Classes of employees/Workers Minimum rates of wages

(8 hours work per day)

(1)

(2)

(3)

Common Categories

(A) General

1 Manager

12,391 per month

2 Chemist

11,515 per month

3 Supervisor

4 Accountant

11,434 per month

5 Cashier

6 Clerk

7 Collection Clerk

8 Typist

11,339 per month

9 Sales in-charge

10 Storekeeper

11 Booking/Delivery Clerk

12 Sales Assistant/Bill Clerk 11,280 per month

13 Driver

14 Office Boy/Delivery Boy

15 Security Guard/Watchman 11,083 per month

16 Sweeper/Scavenger

Special categories

(B) Pickles and Masala Powder Manufacture

1 Cutter

2 Mixer

433 per day

3 Powdering and Mixing

4 Helper

5 Cleaner

427 per day

6 PackerLA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 706 706 (1)

(2)

(3)

1 Mechanic

459 per day

2 Generator Operator

3 Boiler Operator

433 per day

4 Scamer Operator

5 Mixer/Cutter

6 Cleaner

7 Sorter

426 per day

8 Helper

9 Loading and Unloading

(D) Ice Cream Manufacture

1 Mix Room operator

2 Freezer operator

459 per day

3 Mechanic

4 Electrician

5 Carpenter

441 per day

6 Tinker

7 Cold Room Boy

433 per day

8 Cleaning Room Boy

9 Helper

426 per day

(E) Vermicelli Manufacture

1 Foreman

441 per day

2 Packer

426 per day

3 General Worker

(F) Coconut Products Manufacture

1 Machine operator

459 per day

2 Peeler

441 per day

3 Cracker

4 General Workers

426 per day

(G) Groundnut Cakes Manufacture

1 Cutter

433 per day

2 Master

3 Packer

426 per dayPART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 707 (1)

(2)

(3)

(H) Milk Kova Manufacture

1 Kova Maker

459 per day

2 Packer

426 per day

(I) Sweets and Snacks Manufacture

1 Sweet Master

459 per day

2 Purchaser

441 per day

3 Production Assistant

4 Packer

432 per day

5 Cleaner

426 per day

NOTE

(1) Dearness Allowance.— In addition to the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the employees shall be paid Dearness Allowance as indicated below:-

(i) The Dearness Allowance shall be linked to the Average Puducherry City Consumer Price Index Points for the year 2021 that is 366 points (with base year 2001=100) and for every raise of one point over and above 366 points, an increase of 36.00 (Rupees thirty six only) per point per month shall be paid as Dearness Allowance.

(ii) The Dearness Allowance shall be calculated on the 1st April of every year on the basis of the average of the indices for the preceeding twelve (12) months i.e., from January to December.

(iii) The first calculation shall thus, be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette of Government of Puducherry, based on the average of the Puducherry City Consumer Price Index for the previous year.

(2) (i) To arrive at the daily rates of wages, the monthly rates of wages shall be divided by 26.

(ii) To arrive at the monthly rates of wages, the daily rates of wages shall be multiplied by 30.

(3) Where the nature of work is the same, no distinction in the payment of wages shall be made between male and female employees.

(4) Wherever the existing wages are higher than the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the said existing higher wages shall be continued to be paid.

The Notification shall come into force on and from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of Puducherry.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

YASAM LAKSHMI NARAYANA REDDY,

Additional Secretary to Government (Labour).

LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 708 708

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

LABOUR DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 13/AIL/Lab./G/2024, Puducherry, dated 02nd September 2024)

NOTIFICATION

Whereas, the proposal for revision of minimum rates of wages payable to the emp lo ye es, emp l oyed in G ener al E ngi neer i ng and Fa bri c at io nin t he Union territory of Puducherry, was published as required under clause (b) of sub- section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) in Notification issued by the Labour Department vide G.O. Ms. No. 28/AIL/Lab./G/ 2023, dated 14-08-2023 and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 35, dated 29-08-2023, inviting objections and suggestions from all the persons likely to be affected thereby, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette of Puducherry;

And whereas, pursuant to the said Notification, Objections/suggestions received within the abovesaid stipulated time limit have been considered in depth;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with sub-section (2) of section 5 and sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) and in supersession of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 19/Lab./AIL/G/2015, dated 14-10-2015 of the Labour Department, Government of Puducherry and published in Gazette of Puducherry, No. 44, dated 03-11-2015, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to revise the minimum rates of wages payable in respect of the e mpl oye es, emp loyed in Gener al Engi ne ering and Fab rica tion i n the Union territory of Puducherry as specified in the Schedule hereunder:–

EMPLOYMENT IN GENERAL ENGINEERING AND FABRICATION

SCHEDULE

Sl. No. Classes of employees/Workers Minimum rates of wages (8 hours work per day)

(1)

(2)

(3)

I. Administration

1 Manager

13,969 per month

2 Assistant Manager

13,801 per month

3 Accountant

4 Cashier

5 Storekeeper

13,684 per month

6 TypistPART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 709 (1)

(2)

(3)

7 Clerk

13,584 per month

8 Timekeeper

9 Attender

13,408 per month

10 Security guard

11 Watchman

13,092 per month

12 Peon

II Supervisory

1 Foreman

13,969 per month

2 Supervisor

13,801 per month

3 Chargeman

4 Workshop tool keeper

13,408 per month

III Skilled

Persons having experience for a period of 515 per day

5 years in a particular trade or the persons

who possess Trade Certificate including

Industrial Training Institute with experience

for a period of three years in a particular trade.

IV Semi-Skilled

1 All Trade Certificate holders including Industrial 507 per day

Training Institute (Grade-I).

2 Persons who worked as helpers for not less 502 per day

than two years in a particular trade (Grade-II).

V Unskilled

1 Persons doing work which do not require any 495 per day

training.

NOTE

1. Dearness Allowance.— In addition to the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the employees shall be paid Dearness Allowance as indicated below:-

(i) The Dearness Allowance shall be linked to the Average Puducherry City Consumer Price Index Points for the year 2021 that is 366 points (with base year 2001=100) and for every raise of one point over and above 366 points, an increase of 42.35 (Rupees forty-two and paise thirty five only) per point per month shall be paid as Dearness Allowance.

(ii) The Dearness Allowance shall be calculated on the 1st April of every year on the basis of the average of the indices for the preceeding twelve (12) months i.e., from January to December.

LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 710 710

(iii) The first calculation shall thus, be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Gazette of Government of Puducherry, based on the average of the Puducherry City Consumer Price Index points for the previous year.

(2) (i) To arrive at the daily rates of wages, the monthly rates of wages shall be divided by 26.

(ii) To arrive at the monthly rates of wages, the daily rates of wages shall be multiplied by 30.

(3) Where the nature of work is the same, no distinction in the payment of wages shall be made between male and female employees.

(4) Wherever the existing wages are higher than the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the said existing higher wages shall be continued to be paid.

The Notification shall come into force on and from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of Puducherry.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

YASAM LAKSHMI NARAYANA REDDY,

Additional Secretary to Government (Labour).

————

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

LABOUR DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 14/AIL/Lab./G/2024, Puducherry, dated 02nd September 2024)

NOTIFICATION

Whereas, the proposal for revision of minimum rates of wages payable to the employees, employed in Chemical Industries in the Union territory of Puducherry, was published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) in Notification issued by the Labour Department vide G.O. Ms. No. 15/AIL/Lab./G/2022, dated 21-07-2023 and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 33, dated 15-08-2023, inviting objections and suggestions from all the persons likely to be affected thereby, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette of Puducherry;

And whereas, pursuant to the said Notification, objections/suggestions received within the abovesaid stipulated time limit have been considered in depth;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with sub-section (2) of section 5 and sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) and in supersession of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 17/AIL/Lab./G/2015, datedPART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 711 14-10-2015 of the Labour Department, Government of Puducherry and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 44, dated 03-11-2015, the Lieutenant- Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to revise the minimum rates of wages payable in respect of the employees, employed in Chemical Industries in the Union territory of Puducherry as specified in the Schedule hereunder:-

EMPLOYMENT IN CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES

SCHEDULE

Sl. No. Classes of Employees Minimum rates of wages per month (8 hours work per day) (1)

(2)

(3)

Technical Staff

(1) Technical Manager (Chemical/Mechanical/ 17,750

Electrical/Civil/Instrumentation).

(2) Engineer (Chemical /Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/ 17,250

Instrumentation)

(3) Supervisor (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/ 16,850

Civil/Instrumentation)

Safety Officer

(1) Safety Officer

16,850

Administrative Staff

(1) Administrative Manager

16,450

(2) Administrative Assistant

15,650

(3) Office Assistant/Helper

15,300

(4) Driver

15,650

Workers Category

(1) Mechanical Technician

(2) Electrical Technician

(3) Instrumentation Technician

(4) De-mineralised Water Plant Operator

(5) PDC Operator

(6) Forklift Operator

15,100

(7) Boiler Operator

(8) IBR Welder

(9) Welder

(10) Fitter

(11) Rigger

(12) Chemical Operator

(13) Housekeeper

14,500LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 712 712 NOTE

(1) Dearness Allowance.— :- In addition to the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the employees shall be paid Dearness Allowance as indicated below:-

(i) The Dearness Allowance shall be linked to the Average of Puducherry City Consumer Price Index Points for the year 2021 that is 366 points (with base year 2001=100) and for every raise of one point over and above 366 points, an increase of 50 (Rupees fifty only) per point per month shall be paid as Dearness Allowance.

(ii) The Dearness Allowance shall be calculated on the 1st April of every year on the basis of the average of the indices for the preceding twelve (12) months i.e., from January to December.

(2) To arrive at the daily rates of wages, the monthly rates of wages shall be divided by 26.

(3) Where the nature of work is the same, no distinction in the payment of wages shall be made between male and female employees.

(4) Wherever the existing wages are higher than the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the said existing higher wages shall be continued to be paid.

The Notification shall come into force on and from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of Puducherry.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

YASAM LAKSHMI NARAYANA REDDY,

Additional Secretary to Government (Labour).

————

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

LABOUR DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 15/AIL/Lab./G/2024, Puducherry, dated 02nd September 2024)

NOTIFICATION

Whereas, the proposal for revision of minimum rates of wages payable to the employees, employed in Plastic Industries in the Union territory of Puducherry, was published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) in Notification issued by the Labour Department vide G.O. Ms. No. 19/AIL/Lab./G/2022, dated 21-7-2023 and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 33, dated 15-08-2023, inviting objections and suggestions from all the persons likely to be affected thereby, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette of Puducherry;

PART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 713

And whereas, pursuant to the said Notification, objections/suggestions received within the abovesaid stipulated time limit have been considered in depth;

And whereas, in pursuance of the proviso to sub-section (2) of section 5, the Minimum Wages Advisory Board constituted under section 7 of the said Act, has also been consulted with regard to the aforesaid revision of minimum rates of wages;

And whereas, after consideration of the grievance on the minimum rates of wages notified in the preliminary Notification and pursuant to the consensus arrived between the Employees' and Employers' Representative of the Advisory Board, the Minimum Wages Advisory Board unanimously resolved to revise the amount for unskilled categories Helper, Finisher and Packer/Dispatcher Assistant from 13,781 to 11,915;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with sub-section (2) of section 5 and sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) and in supersession of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 22/Lab./AIL/G/2015, dated 4-10-2015 of the Labour Department, Government of Puducherry and published in Gazette of Puducherry No. 44, dated 3-11-2015, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to revise the minimum rates of wages payable in respect of the employees, employed in Plastic Industries in the Union territory of Puducherry as specified in the Schedule hereunder:-

EMPLOYMENT IN PLASTIC INDUSTRIES

SCHEDULE

Sl. No. Classes of Employees Minimum rates of wages per month (8 hours work per day) (1)

(2)

(3)

1. Unskilled

(a) Operator

14,023

(b) Helper

11,915

(d) Packer or Despatch Assistant

2. Semi-skilled

(a) Operator

(b) Lathe Operator

(d) Machine Assistant

(e) Turner

(f) Welder

14,268

(g) Assembler

(h) Cutter

(i) Machinist

(j) Tailor

(k) Laboratory AssistantLA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 714 714 (1)

(2)

(3)

3. Skilled

(a) Operator

(b) Setter-cum-Operator

14,754

(d) Electrician

(e) Dye maker

4. Highly Skilled

(a) Foreman

15,969

(b) Supervisor

5. Common Categories

(a) Manager

18,159

(b) Assistant Manager

16,799

15,483

(d) Computer Programmer

(e) Storekeeper or Godown Keeper 15,240

(f) Senior Assistant

(g) Accounts Assistant

(h) Clerk or Office Assistant 14,997

(i) Receptionist

(j) Typist

15,119

(k) Steno-typist

15,240

(l) Attender

14,023

(m) Salesman

(n) Office Boy or Peon

13,783

(o) Watchman

NOTE

1. Dearness Allowance.— In addition to the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the employees shall be paid Dearness Allowance as indicated below:-

(i) The Dearness Allowance is linked to the Average of Puducherry City Consumer Price Index Points for the year 2021 that is 366 points (with base year 2001=100) and for every raise of one point over and above 366 points, an increase of 45 (Rupees forty five only) per point per month shall be paid as Dearness Allowance.

(ii) The Dearness Allowance shall be calculated on the 1st April of every year on the basis of the average of the indices for the preceeding twelve (12) months that is from January to December.

PART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 715

(2) To arrive at the daily rates of wages, the monthly rates of wages shall be divided by 26.

(3) Where the nature of work is the same, no distinction in the payment of wages shall be made as between male and female employees.

(4) Wherever the existing wages are higher than the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the said existing higher wages shall be continued to be paid.

The Notification shall come into force on and from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of Puducherry.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

YASAM LAKSHMI NARAYANA REDDY,

Additional Secretary to Government (Labour).

————

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

LABOUR DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 16/AIL/Lab./G/2024, Puducherry, dated 02nd September 2024)

NOTIFICATION

Whereas, the proposal for revision of minimum rates of wages payable to the employees, employed in Leather Goods Manufactory in the Union territory of Puducherry, was published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) in Notification issued by the Labour Department vide G.O. Ms. No. 31/AIL/Lab./G/2023, dated 14-08-2023 and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 37, dated 12-09-2023, inviting objections and suggestions from all the persons likely to be affected thereby, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette of Puducherry;

And whereas, pursuant to the said Notification, objections/ suggestions received within the abovesaid stipulated time limit have been considered in depth;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with sub-section (2) of section 5 and sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) and in supersession of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 05/AIL/Lab./G/2017, dated 04-04-2017 of the Labour Department, Government of Puducherry and published in Gazette of Puducherry No. 16, dated 18-04-2017, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to revise the minimum rates of wages payable in respect of the employees employed in Leather Goods Manufactory in the Union territory of Puducherry as specified in the Schedule hereunder:-

LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 716 716

EMPLOYMENT IN LEATHER GOODS MANUFACTORY

SCHEDULE

Sl. No. Classes of Employees Minimum rates of wages

per month (8 hours per day) (1)

(2)

(3)

(I) Administrative Staff

1 Manager

13,414

2 Accountant

12,782

3 Superintendent/Storekeeper

12,353

4 Typist/Timekeeper/Computer Operator/Cashier 11,937

5 Driver/Mechanic/Electrician

11,937

6 Cleaner/Attender/Gardener

11,093

(II) Technical Staff

1 Unskilled

11,093

2 Semi-skilled

11,515

3 Skilled

11,937

NOTE

1. Dearness Allowance.— In addition to the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the employees shall be paid Dearness Allowance as indicated below:-

(i) The Dearness Allowance shall be linked to the Average Puducherry City Consumer Price Index Points for the year 2021 that is 366 points (with base year 2001=100) and for every raise of one point over and above 366 points, an increase of 35.90 (Rupees thirty-five and paise ninety only) per point per month shall be paid as Dearness Allowance.

(ii) The Dearness Allowance shall be calculated on the 1st April of every year on the basis of the average of the indices for the preceeding twelve (12) months i.e., from January to December.

2. To arrive at the daily rates of wages, the monthly wages shall be divided by 26.

3. Where the nature of work is the same, no distinction in the payment of wages shall be made between male and female employees.

4.Wherever the existing wages are higher than the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the said existing higher wages shall be continued to be paid.

The Notification shall come into force on and from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of Puducherry.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

YASAM LAKSHMI NARAYANA REDDY,

Additional Secretary to Government (Labour).

PART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 717

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

LABOUR DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 17/AIL/Lab./G/2024, Puducherry, dated 02nd September 2024)

NOTIFICATION

Whereas, the proposal for revision of minimum rates of wages payable to the employees, employed in Hotels and Restaurants in the Union territory of Puducherry, was published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) in Notification issued by the Labour Department vide G.O. Ms. No. 18/AIL/Lab./G/2022, dated 21-07-2023 and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 33, dated 15-08-2023, inviting objections and suggestions from all the persons likely to be affected thereby, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette of Puducherry;

And whereas, pursuant to the said Notification, objections/suggestions received within the abovesaid stipulated time limit have been considered in depth;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with sub-section (2) of section 5 and sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) and in supersession of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 13/AIL/Lab./G/2015, dated 09-10-2015 of the Labour Department, Government of Puducherry and published in Gazette of Puducherry No. 43, dated 27-10-2015, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to revise the minimum rates of wages payable in respect of the employees, employed in Hotels and Restaurants in the Union territory of Puducherry as specified in the Schedule hereunder:-

EMPLOYMENT IN HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS

SCHEDULE

Sl. No. Classes of Employees Minimum rates of wages

per month

(1)

(2)

(3)

1 Grade - I

13,014

2 Grade - II

12,957

3 Grade - III

12,891

4 Grade - IV

12,835

5 Grade - V

12,787LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 718 718 The Grades I, II, III, IV and V shall comprise of the following categories of employees, namely:-

GRADE-I

Sl. No. Classes of Employees

(1)

(2)

1 Head Cook

2 Head Baker

3 Sweet and Savoury Maker

4 Receptionist

5 Supervisor

6 Clerk (including Bill Writer)

7 Steno-Typist

8 Typist

9 Telephone Operator

10 Cashier

11 Assistant Manager

12 Accountant

13 Purchase Officer

14 Biriyani Master

GRADE-II

Sl. No. Classes of Employees

(1)

(2)

1 Assistant Cook

2 Baker

3 Steward

4 Barman

5 Head Housekeeper

6 Pantry in-charge

GRADE-III

Sl. No. Classes of Employees

(1)

(2)

1 Assistant Cook (Chinna Aduppu)

2 Dosai Maker

3 Idly Maker

4 Ice Cream, Coffee, Tea and Milk Preparer

5 Parotta and Rotti Maker

6 Head WaiterPART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 719 (1)

(2)

7 Grinder

8 Driver

9 Electrician

10 Air-conditioning Mechanic

11 Plumber

12 Carpenter

13 Tailor

14 Watchman and Security Guard

GRADE-IV

Sl. No. Classes of Employees

(1)

(2)

1 Supplier

2 Room Server

3 Waiter

4 Bearer

5 Store Assistant

6 Vegetable Cutter

7 Coffee Fryer and Grinder

8 Pantry Man

9 Mikkals

10 Kitchen Assistant

11 Stall Server

GRADE-V

Sl. No. Classes of Employees

(1)

(2)

1 Cleaners of all categories (such as vessel cleaners, plate washers and

table cleaners).

2 Room Attendant

3 Luggage Carriers

4 Laskar

5 Masalchi

6 Gardener

7 Chamber Maid

8 Water Carrier

9 Officer Boy

10 Page Boy

11 Lift OperatorLA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 720 720 NOTE

1. Dearness Allowance.— In addition to the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the employees shall be paid Dearness Allowance as indicated below:-

(i) The Dearness Allowance shall be linked to the Average of Puducherry City Consumer Price Index Points for the year 2021 i.e., 366 points (with base year 2001=100) and for every raise of one point over and above 366 points, an increase of 46.26 (Rupees forty-six and paise twenty six) per point per month shall be paid as Dearness Allowance.

(ii) The Dearness Allowance shall be calculated on the 1st April of every year on the basis of the average of the indices for the preceeding twelve (12) months i.e., from January to December.

(iii) The first calculation shall thus, be effective from the date of Publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, based on the average of the Puducherry City Consumer Price Index for the previous year.

(2) To arrive at the daily rates of wages, the monthly rates of wages shall be divided by 26.

(3) Where the nature of work is the same, no distinction in the payment of wages shall be made between male and female employees.

(4) Wherever the existing wages are higher than the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the said existing higher wages shall be continued to be paid.

The Notification shall come into force on and from the date of itspublication in the Official Gazette of Puducherry.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

YASAM LAKSHMI NARAYANA REDDY,

Additional Secretary to Government (Labour).

————

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

LABOUR DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 18/AIL/Lab./G/2024, Puducherry, dated 02nd September 2024)

NOTIFICATION

Whereas, the proposal for revision of minimum rates of wages payable to the employees, employed in Oil Mills in the Union territory of Puducherry, was published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) in Notification issued by the Labour Department vide G.O. Ms. No. 22/AIL/Lab./G/2023, dated 14-08-2023 and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 35, dated 29-08-2023, inviting objections and suggestions from all the persons likely to be affected thereby, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette of Puducherry;

And whereas, pursuant to the said Notification, objections/suggestions received within the abovesaid stipulated time limit have been considered in depth;

PART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 721

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with sub-section (2) of section 5 and sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) and in supersession of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 05/AIL/Lab./ G/2016, dated 10-08-2016 of the Labour Department, Government of Puducherry and published in Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 35, dated 30-08-2016, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to revise the minimum rates of wages payable in respect of the employees, employed in Oil Mills in the Union territory of Puducherry as specified in the Schedule hereunder :–

EMPLOYMENT IN OIL MILLS

SCHEDULE

Sl. No. Classes of Employees/Workers Minimum rates of wages

(8 hours per day)

(1)

(2)

(3)

I. Staff

1 Clerk

2 Timekeeper

11,307 per month

3 Cashier

4 Typists

5 Peon

11,144 per month

6 Office Boy

10,956 per month

7 Watchman

11,224 per month

II. Skilled Worker

1 Electrician

2 Engine Driver/Operator

435 per day

3 Expeller, Maistry/Supervisor

4 Carpenter/Blacksmith

433 per day

5 Fitter/Mechanic

431 per day

6 Boiler Man

433 per day

7 Rotary Man

431 per day

Provided that in case of Rotary man, if, the wages are paid on piece rate basis, he shall be paid at 79.640 (Rupees seventy-nine and six forty only) per bag of 80 kilograms of groundnut seeds and at 93.15 (Rupees ninety-three and paise fifteen only) per bag of 75 kilograms of gingelly seeds.

8 Pint Man

431 per day

Provided that in case of Pint Man, if the wages are paid on piece rate basis, he shall be paid at 79.40 (Rupees seventy-nine and paise forty only) per bag of 80 kilograms of groundnut seeds and at 93.15 (Rupees ninety-three and paise fifteen only) per bag of 75 kilograms of gingelly seeds.

LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 722 722

(1)

(2)

(3)

9 Tinker

6.65 per tin

(inclusive of materials to be brought by the employees)

10 Refinery Operator

12,206 per month

11 Solvent extraction plant operator

III Unskilled Worker

1 Sweeper

2 Cake Carrier

417 per day

3 Mazdoor

4 Decorticator (Groundnut carrier, husk carrier,

gunny bag filler, gunny bag stitcher). 423 per day

5 Winnower

6 Expeller Attender

7 Oil Packer

425 per day

8 Boiler Attender

NOTE

1. Dearness Allowance.— In addition to the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the employees shall be paid Dearness Allowance as indicated below:-

(i) The Dearness Allowance shall be linked to the Average Puducherry City Consumer Price Index Points for the year 2021 that is 366 points with base year (2001=100) and for every raise of one point over and above 366 points, an increase of 35.80 (Rupees thirty-five and eighty paise only) per point per month shall be paid as Dearness Allowance.

(ii) The Dearness Allowance shall be calculated on 1st April of every year on the basis of the average of the indices for the preceeding twelve (12) months i.e. from January to December.

(iii) The first calculation shall thus be effective from the date of issue of this Notification in the Official Gazette of Government of Puducherry, based on the average of the Puducherry City Consumer Price Index points for the previous year.

(2) (i) To arrive at the daily rates of wages, the monthly wages shall be divided by 26.

(ii) To arrive at the monthly rates of wages, the daily wages shall be multiplied by 30.

(3) Where the nature of work is the same, no distinction in the payment of wages shall be made between male and female employees.

(4) Wherever the existing wages are higher than the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the said existing higher wages shall be continued to be paid.

The Notification shall come into force on and from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of Puducherry.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

YASAM LAKSHMI NARAYANA REDDY,

Additional Secretary to Government (Labour).

PART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 723

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

LABOUR DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 19/AIL/Lab./G/2024, Puducherry, dated 02nd September 2024)

NOTIFICATION

Whereas, the proposal for revision of minimum rates of wages payable to the employees, employed in the Automobile Workshops in the Union territory of Puducherry, was published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) in Notification is s ued b y the Lab our De pa r tme nt vi de G. O. M s . No . 25/AI L/ Lab ./ G/ 2 0 23, dated 14-08-2023 and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 35, dated 29-08-2023, inviting objections and suggestions from all the persons likely to be affected thereby, within 60 days from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette of Puducherry;

And whereas, pursuant to the said Notification, objections/suggestions received within the abovesaid stipulated time limit have been considered in depth;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with sub-section (2) of section 5 and sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) and in supersession of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 12/Lab./ AIL/G/2015, dated 09-10-2015 of the Labour Department, Government of Puducherry and published in Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 43, dated 27-10-2015, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to revise the minimum rates of wages payable in respect of the employees, employed in the Automobile Workshops in the Union territory of Puducherry as specified in the Schedule hereunder :–

EMPLOYMENT IN AUTOMOBILE WORKSHOPS

SCHEDULE

Sl. No. Classes of Employees/Workers Minimum rates of

wages per month

(8 hours work per day)

(1)

(2)

(3)

I. Administrative

1 Manager

15,578

2 Assistant Manager

15,296

3 Accountant

4 Cashier

5 Storekeeper

15, 144

6 TypistLA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 724 724 (1)

(2)

(3)

7 Clerk

14,970

8 Timekeeper

14,701

9 Attender

10 Watchman

14,316

11 Peon

II. Supervisory

1 Foreman

15,578

2 Supervisor

15,296

3 Chargeman

4 Workshop toolkeeper

14,701

III. Skilled

1 Mechanic

15,296

2 Bench Fitter

15,144

3 Assistant Mechanic

4 Fitter

5 Electrician

6 Blacksmith

7 Carpenter

14,970

8 Tinker

9 Turner

10 Liner

11 Spray Painter

12 Assistant Foreman

13 Welder

14 Machinist

14,970

15 Tailor

16 Moulder

17 Painter

14,737

18 Winder

14,970

19 Tyremen

20 Batterymen

21 Vulcaniser

14,701

22 Assistant Machinist

23 Assistant Welder

24 Workshop Driver

25 Greaser

14,407PART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 725 (1)

(2)

(3)

IV. Semi-Skilled

1 Assistant Fitter

2 Assistant Blacksmith

14,796

3 Assistant Tinker

4 Assistant Electrician

5 Assistant Painter

14,619

6 Hammerman

7 Lubricating Assistant

14,481

8 Fitter Helper

V. Unskilled

1 Scavenger

2 Sweeper

3 Cleaner

14,316

4 Helper

5 Water Carrier

6 Petrol Pump Operator

NOTE

1. Dearness Allowance.— In addition to the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the employees shall be paid Dearness Allowance as indicated below:

(ii) The Dearness Allowance shall be calculated on the 1st April of every year on the basis of the average of the indices for the preceding 12 months, i.e., from January to December.

2. To arrive at the daily rates of wages, the monthly rates of wages shall be divided by 26.

3. Where, the nature of work is the same, no distinction in the payment of wages shall be made between male and female employees.

4. Wherever, the existing wages are higher than the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the said existing higher wages shall be continued to be paid.

LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 726 726

The Notification shall come into force on and from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of Puducherry.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

YASAM LAKSHMI NARAYANA REDDY,

Additional Secretary to Government (Labour).

————

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

LABOUR DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 20/AIL/Lab./G/2024, Puducherry, dated 02nd September 2024)

NOTIFICATION

Whereas, the proposal for revision of minimum rates of wages payable to the employees, employed in the Tailoring Industry in the Union territory of Puducherry, was published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) in Notification is s ued b y the Lab our De pa r tme nt vi de G. O. M s . No . 13/AI L/ Lab ./ G/ 2 0 22, dated 21-07-2023 and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 32, dated 08-08-2023, inviting objections and suggestions from all the persons likely to be affected thereby, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette of Puducherry;

And whereas, pursuant to the said Notification, objections/suggestions received within the abovesaid stipulated time limit have been considered in depth;

And whereas, after consideration of the grievance on the minimum rates of wages notified in the preliminary Notification and pursuant to the consensus arrived between the Employees' and Employers' Representative of the Advisory Board, the Minimum Wages Advisory Board unanimously resolved to recommend to increase the aforesaid revision of minimum rates of wages;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with sub-section (2) of section 5 and sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) and in supersession of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 11/Lab./ AIL/G/2017, dated 29-06-2017 of the Labour Department, Government of Puducherry and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 29, dated 18-07-2017, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to revise the minimum rates of wages payable in respect of the employees, employed in Tailoring Industry in the Union territory of Puducherry as specified in the Schedule hereunder :–PART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 727

EMPLOYMENT IN TAILORING INDUSTRIES

SCHEDULE

Sl. No. Classes of Employees Minimum rates of wages per month (8 hours work per day)

(1)

(2)

(3)

A. Tailoring

1 Cutter

13,190

2 Machine Operator/Tailor

11,870

3 Khaja Master

4 Ironing Master

11,290

B. Export Garments Manufactory

1 Production Manager

14,020

2 Supervisor

13,190

3 (i) Cutter-cum-Marker/Grade-I

(ii) Cutter-cum-Pattern maker Grade-II 12,520

4 Tailor/Machine Operator

11,870

Grade-I

Grade-II

10,510

5 Trimmer

6 Button and Khaja Operator

11,870

7 (i) Checker Grade-I

11,090

(ii) Checker Grade-II

10,510

8 Washing Helper

9,940

9 (i) Ironman and Presser Grade-I 11,290

(ii) Ironman and Presser Grade-II 11,090

10 Packer

10,510

11 Layer (Helpers)

10,510

12 Helper (All kinds)

13 Trainee-Apprentice

9,940

14 Any other Categories not covered by the above items.

C. Administrative Staff

(For both Tailoring Shops and Export Garments Manufactory)

1 Manager (Accounts, Shipping, Purchase/Sales). 14,020

2 Cashier/Clerk/ Storekeeper

12,110

3 Accountant/Timekeeper/Typist 11,680

4 Driver

12,040

5 Security/Watchman

9,940

6 Sweeper

9,640LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 728 728 NOTE

1. Dearness Allowance.— In addition to the above minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the employees shall be paid Dearness Allowance as indicated below:

(ii) The Dearness Allowance shall be calculated on the 1st April of every year on the basis of the average of the indices for the preceding 12 months, i.e., from January to December.

2. To arrive at the daily rates of wages, the monthly rates of wages shall be divided by 26.

3. Where, the nature of work is the same, no distinction in the payment of wages shall be made between male and female employees.

4. Wherever, the existing wages are higher than the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the said existing higher wages shall be continued to be paid.

The Notification shall come into force on and from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of Puducherry.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

YASAM LAKSHMI NARAYANA REDDY,

Additional Secretary to Government (Labour).

————

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

LABOUR DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 21/AIL/Lab./G/2024, Puducherry, dated 02nd September 2024)

NOTIFICATION

Whereas, the proposal for revision of minimum rates of wages payable to the employees, employed in the Distribution of Liquified Petroleum Gas Cylinders in the Union territory of Puducherry, was published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) in Notification issued by the Labour Department vide G.O. Ms. No. 17/AIL/ Lab./G/2022, dated 21-07-2023 and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 33, dated 15-08-2023, inviting objections and suggestions from all the persons likely to be affected thereby, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette of Puducherry;

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And whereas, pursuant to the said Notification, objections/suggestions received within the abovesaid stipulated time limit have been considered in depth;

And whereas, after consideration of the grievance on the minimum rates of wages notified in the preliminary Notification and pursuant to the consensus arrived between the Employees' and Employers' Representative of the Advisory Board, the Minimum Wages Advisory Board unanimously resolved to recommend to increase the aforesaid revision of minimum rates of wages;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with sub-section (2) of section 5 and sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) and in supersession of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 1/Lab./AIL/ G/2015, dated 19-01-2015 of the Labour Department, Government of Puducherry and published in Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 5, dated 03-02-2015, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to revise the minimum rates of wages payable in respect of the employees, employed in Distribution of Liquified Petroleum Gas Cylinders in the Union territory of Puducherry as specified in the Schedule hereunder :–

EMPLOYMENT IN DISTRIBUTION OF

LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS CYLINDERS

SCHEDULE

Sl. No. Classes of Employees Minimum rates of wages

per month

(8 hours work per day)

(1)

(2)

(3)

1 Manager

12,180

2 Mechanic/Cashier/Clerk/Salesman 11,790

3 Light Commercial Vehicle Driver

11,730

4 Godown Keeper/Delivery Man

5 Helper

11,660

NOTE

1. Dearness Allowance.— In addition to the above minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the employees shall be paid Dearness Allowance as indicated below:

(i) The Dearness Allowance shall be linked to the Average Puducherry City Consumer Price Index Points for the year 2021 that is 366 points with base year (2001=100) and for every raise of one point over and above 366 points, an increase of 31.90 (Rupees thirty-one and paise ninety only) per point per month shall be paid as Dearness Allowance.

LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 730 730

(ii) The Dearness Allowance shall be calculated on the 1st April of every year on the basis of the average of the indices for the preceding twelve (12) months, from January to December.

2. To arrive at the daily rates of wages, the monthly rates of wages shall be divided by 26.

3. Where, the nature of work is the same, no distinction in the payment of wages shall be made as between male and female employees.

4. Wherever, the existing wages are higher than the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the said existing higher wages shall be continued to be paid.

The Notification shall come into force on and from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of Puducherry.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

YASAM LAKSHMI NARAYANA REDDY,

Additional Secretary to Government (Labour).

————

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

LABOUR DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 22/AIL/Lab./G/2024, Puducherry, dated 02nd September 2024)

NOTIFICATION

Whereas, the proposal for revision of minimum rates of wages payable to the employees, employed in the Bakeries and Biscuit Manufactory in the Union territory of Puducherry, was published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) in Notification issued by the Labour Department vide G.O. Ms. No. 11/AIL/Lab./G/2022, dated 21-07-2023 and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 32, dated 08-08-2023, inviting objections and suggestions from all the persons likely to be affected thereby, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette of Puducherry;

And whereas, pursuant to the said Notification, objections/suggestions received within the abovesaid stipulated time limit have been considered in depth;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with sub-section (2) of section 5 and sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948)PART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 731 and in supersession of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 15/Lab./AIL/G/ 2015, dated 14-10-2015 of the Labour Department, Government of Puducherry and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 44, dated 03-11-2015, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to revise the minimum rates of wages payable in respect of the category of employees, employed in Bakeries and Biscuit Manufactory in the Union territory of Puducherry as specified in the Schedule hereunder :– EMPLOYMENT IN BAKERIES AND BISCUIT MANUFACTORY

SCHEDULE

Sl. No. Classes of Employees Minimum rates of

basic wages

(1)

(2)

(3)

1. General Categories

1 Manager

14,341 per month

2 Assistant Manager

13,926 per month

3 Cashier/Clerk

4 Typist

13,401 per month

5 Salesman

6 Store Assistant

13,266 per month

7 Driver

8 Watchman/Peon

12,916 per month

2. Other Categories

(i) Highly Skilled

1 Bakery Maistry

479 per day

2 Any other highly skilled category

(ii) Skilled

1 Supervisor

2 Head Baker

462 per day

3 Any other skilled category not covered above

(iii) Semi-Skilled

1 Baker

2 Ovenkeeper

3 Tableman

4 Dough Maker

448 per day

5 Bun-Rounder

6 Bread-Moulder

7 Any other Semi-skilled category not covered aboveLA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 732 732 (1)

(2)

(3)

(iv) Un-Skilled

1 Assistant Baker

2 Helper/Assistant

3 Cleaner of all categories

432 per day

4 Assistant of all categories

5 Any other un-skilled category not covered above

NOTE

1. Dearness Allowance.— In addition to the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the employees shall be paid Dearness Allowance as indicated below:

(i) The Dearness Allowance shall be linked to the Average of Puducherry City Consumer Price Index Points for the year 2021, that is 366 points with base year (2001=100) and for every raise of one point over and above 366 points, an increase of 1.10 (Rupee one and ten paise only) per point per day shall be paid as Dearness Allowance.

(ii) The Dearness Allowance shall be calculated on the 1st April of every year on the basis of the average of the indices for the preceding twelve (12) months, i.e., from January to December.

2. (i) To arrive at the daily rates of wages, the monthly rates of wages shall be divided by 26.

(ii) To arrive at the monthly rates of wages, the daily rates of wages shall be multiplied by 30.

3. Where, the nature of work is the same, no distinction in the payment of wages shall be made between male and female employees.

4. Wherever, the existing wages are higher than the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the said existing higher wages shall be continued to be paid.

The Notification shall come into force on and from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of Puducherry.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

YASAM LAKSHMI NARAYANA REDDY,

Additional Secretary to Government (Labour).

————

PART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 733

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

LABOUR DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 23/AIL/Lab./G/2024, Puducherry, dated 02nd September 2024)

NOTIFICATION

Whereas, the proposal for revision of minimum rates of wages payable to the employees, employed in the Rice Mills, Flour Mills or Dhall Mills in the Union territory of Puducherry, was published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) in Notification issued by the Labour Department vide G.O. Ms. No. 25/AIL/Lab./ G/2023, dated 14-08-2023 and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 35, dated 29-08-2023, inviting objections and suggestions from all the persons likely to be affected thereby, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette of Puducherry;

And whereas, pursuant to the said Notification, objections/suggestions received within the above said stipulated time limit have been considered in depth;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with sub-section (2) of section 5 and sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) and in supersession of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 08/Lab./ AIL/G/2016, dated 10-08-2016 of the Labour Department, Government of Puducherry and published in Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 35, dated 30-08-2016, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to revise the minimum rates of wages payable in respect of the employees, employed in Rice Mills, Flour Mills or Dhall Mills in the Union territory of Puducherry as specified in the Schedule hereunder :– EMPLOYMENT IN RICE MILLS, FLOUR MILLS OR DHALL MILLS

SCHEDULE

Sl. No. Classes of Employees/ Minimum rates

Workers of wages per day

(8 hours work per day)

(1)

(2)

(3)

1 Hamalis (Bag Carriers)

503

2 Bag Weighter of Katta Mazdoors

499

3 Bag Stitchers

4 Carriers of husk

5 Mazdoors including Miscellaneous workers 493

6 Carriers of RiceLA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 734 734 (1)

(2)

(3)

7 Engine Driver

511

8 Electrician

9 Fireman

494

10 Fitter

499

11 Hullerman

494

12 Maistries

503

13 Mechanic

14 Oilers

493

15 Paddy Boilers

499

16 Paddy Drivers

17 Paddy Millers

18 Sweepers

19 Shellerman

20 Winnowers

493

21 Paddy Soakers

22 Water Carriers

23 Watchman

24 Mazdoors employed in polishing

25 Rice Measurers

494

26 Mazdoors employed in grinding grain

27 Dhall Manufacturers

493

28 Loadman

29 Peons

30 Carpenters

499

31 Varukadalai Workers

503

32 Clerk

14,592 per month

33 Attenders

14,323 per month

NOTE

1. Dearness Allowance.— In addition to the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the employees shall be paid Dearness Allowance as indicated below:

(i) The Dearness Allowance shall be linked to the Average Puducherry City Consumer Price Index Points that is 366 points with base year (2001=100) and for every raise of one point over and above 366 points, an increase of 1.60 (Rupees one and paise sixty only) per point per day shall be paid as Dearness Allowance.

(ii) The Dearness Allowance shall be calculated on the 1st April of every year on the basis of the average of the indices for the preceding twelve (12) months, i.e., from January to December.

PART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 735

2. (i) To arrive at the daily rates of wages, the monthly wages shall be divided by 26.

(ii) To arrive at the monthly rates of wages, the daily wages shall be multiplied by 30.

3. Where, the nature of work is the same, no distinction in the payment of wages shall be made between male and female employees.

4. Wherever, the existing wages are higher than the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the said existing higher wages shall be continued to be paid.

The Notification shall come into force on and from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of Puducherry.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

YASAM LAKSHMI NARAYANA REDDY,

Additional Secretary to Government (Labour).

————

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

LABOUR DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 24/AIL/Lab./G/2024, Puducherry, dated 02nd September 2024)

NOTIFICATION

Whereas, the proposal for revision of minimum rates of wages payable to the employees, employed in the Taxies and Autorickshaws in the Union territory of Puducherry, was published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) in Notification is s ued b y the Lab our De pa r tme nt vi de G. O. M s . No . 14/AI L/ Lab ./ G/ 2 0 22, dated 21-07-2023 and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 32, dated 08-08-2023, inviting objections and suggestions from all the persons likely to be affected thereby, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette of Puducherry;

And whereas, pursuant to the said Notification, objections/suggestions received within the above said stipulated time limit have been considered in depth;

And whereas, in pursuance of the proviso to sub-section (2) of section 5, the Minimum Wages Advisory Board constituted under section 7 of the said Act, has also been consulted with regard of the aforesaid revision of minimum rates of wages;

LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 736 736

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with sub-section (2) of section 5 and sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) and in supersession of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 17/Lab./ AIL/G/2017, dated 12-10-2017 of the Labour Department, Government of Puducherry and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 43, dated 24-10-2017, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to revise the minimum rates of wages payable in respect of the employees, employed in Taxies and Autorickshaws in the Union territory of Puducherry as specified in the Schedule hereunder :–

EMPLOYMENT IN TAXIES AND AUTORICKSHAWS

SCHEDULE

Sl. No. Classes of Employees Minimum rates of wages

(8 hours work per day)

(1)

(2)

(3)

1 Drivers in Autorickshaws (fitted with meters) 678 per day

(or) 17,626 per month.

2 Drivers in Taxies (fitted with meters) 727 per day

(or)

18,871 per month.

NOTE

1. Dearness Allowance.— In addition to the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the employees shall be paid Dearness Allowance as indicated below:

(i) The Dearness Allowance is linked to the Average of Puducherry City Consumer Price Index Points for the year 2021 that is 366 points with base year (2001=100) and for every rise of one point over and above 366 points, an increase of 57.60 (Rupees fifty-seven and paise sixty only) per point per day shall be paid as Dearness Allowance.

(ii) The Dearness Allowance shall be calculated on 1st April of every year on the basis of the average of the indices for the precedingn twelve (12) months, i.e., from January to December.

2. (i) To arrive at the daily rates of wages, the monthly rates of wages shall be divided by 26.

(ii) To arrive at the monthly rates of wages, the daily rates of wages shall be multiplied by 26.

3. Where, the nature of work is the same, no distinction in the payment of wages shall be made as between male and female employees.

PART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 737

4. Wherever, the existing wages are higher than the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the said existing higher wages shall be continued to be paid.

The Notification shall come into force on and from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of Puducherry.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

YASAM LAKSHMI NARAYANA REDDY,

Additional Secretary to Government (Labour).

————

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

LABOUR DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 25/AIL/Lab./G/2024, Puducherry, dated 02nd September 2024)

NOTIFICATION

Whereas, the proposal for revision of minimum rates of wages payable to the employees, employed in the Carpentry and Blacksmith Industries in the Union territory of Puducherry, was published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) in Notification issued by the Labour Department vide G.O. Ms. No. 12/AIL/Lab./G/ 2022, dated 21-07-2023 and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 32, dated 08-08-2023, inviting objections and suggestions from all the persons likely to be affected thereby, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette of Puducherry;

And whereas, pursuant to the said Notification, objections/suggestions received within the abovesaid stipulated time limit have been considered in depth;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with sub-section (2) of section 5 and sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) and in supersession of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 10/Lab./ AIL/G/2017, dated 29-06-2017 of the Labour Department, Government of Puducherry and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 29, dated 18-07-2015, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to revise the minimum rates of wages payable in respect of the employees, employed in Carpentry and Blacksmith Industries in the Union territory of Puducherry as specified in the Schedule hereunder :–LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 738 738 EMPLOYMENT IN CARPENTRY AND BLACKSMITH INDUSTRIES

SCHEDULE

Sl. No. Classes of Employees Minimum rates of wages (8 hours work per day)

(1)

(2)

(3)

I. Carpentry

(A) Highly skilled

1 Supervisor

2 Pattern Maker

3 Interior Decorator

791 per day

4 Upholstery Maker

5 Wood Carver

(B) Skilled

1 Carpenter/Wood Turner

762 per day

2 Grinding (Plywood works)

1 Assistant Carpenter

2 Packer

738 per day

3 Polishmen

4 Veneering pressing (Plywood works)

(D) Unskilled

1 Learner

2 Helper

697 per day

3 Other categories of workers in plywood works

(E) Any other category not covered by the above. 697 per day

II. Blacksmithy

(A) Skilled

1 Supervisor

2 Blacksmith including lock makers

3 Welder

762 per day

4 Mild Steel vessels maker

5 Agricultural Implements maker (including cattle

shoe maker)

(B) Semi-skilled

1 Cutting

2 Bending

738 per day

3 PainterPART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 739 (1)

(2)

(3)

697 per day

(D) Any other category not covered by the above

III. Office Staff

1 Manager

21,982 per month

2 Accountant/Cashier

3 Clerk/Typist

20,906 per month

4 Storekeeper

5 Office Assistant

19,294 per month

6 Watchman

7 Scavenger/Sweeper

18,485 per month

8 Any other category not covered by the above

NOTE

1. Dearness Allowance.— In addition to the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the employees shall be paid Dearness Allowance as indicated below:

(i) The Dearness Allowance shall be linked to the Average Puducherry City Consumer Price Index Points for the year 2021 that is 366 points with base year (2001=100) and for every raise of one point over and above 366 points, an increase of 58.65 (Rupees fifty-eight and paise sixty five only) per point per month shall be paid as Dearness Allowance.

(ii) The Dearness Allowance shall be calculated on 1st April of every year on the basis of the average of the indices for the preceding twelve (12) months, i.e., from January to December.

2. (i) To arrive at the daily rates of wages, the monthly rates of wages shall be divided by 26.

(ii) To arrive at the monthly rates of wages, the daily rates of wages shall be multiplied by 30.

3. Where, the nature of work is the same, no distinction in the payment of wages shall be made between male and female employees.

4. Wherever, the existing wages are higher than the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the said existing higher wages shall be continued to be paid.

The Notification shall come into force on and from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of Puducherry.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

YASAM LAKSHMI NARAYANA REDDY,

Additional Secretary to Government (Labour).

LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 740 740

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

LABOUR DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 26/AIL/Lab./G/2024, Puducherry, dated 02nd September 2024)

NOTIFICATION

Whereas, the proposal for revision of minimum rates of wages payable to the employees, employed in the Bricks and Tiles Manufactory in the Union territory of Puducherry, was published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) in Notification issued by the Labour Department vide G.O. Ms. No. 32/AIL/Lab./ G/2023, dated 14-08-2023 and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 37, dated 12-09-2023, inviting objections and suggestions from all the persons likely to be affected thereby, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette of Puducherry;

And whereas, pursuant to the said Notification, objections/suggestions received within the abovesaid stipulated time limit have been considered in depth;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with sub-section (2) of section 5 and sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) and in supersession of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 35/Lab./ AIL/G/2016, dated 27-09-2013 of the Labour Department, Government of Puducherry and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 41, dated 08-10-2013, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to revise the minimum rates of wages payable in respect of the employees, employed in Bricks and Tiles Manufactory in the Union territory of Puducherry as specified in the Schedule hereunder :–

EMPLOYMENT IN BRICKS AND TILES MANUFACTORY

SCHEDULE

Sl. No. Classes of Employees/ Minimum rates of wages

Class of Workers (8 hours work per day)

(1)

(2)

(3)

GROUP – I

Skilled Workers

1 Blacksmiths

12,066 per month

2 Carpenters

3 Fitters

12,156 per month

4 ElectriciansPART-I ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 741 (1)

(2)

(3)

5 Mechanics

6 Masons

7 Operators

12,066 per month

8 Engine Drivers

9 Welders

10 Die Makers

12,156 per month

GROUP – II

Grade-I Employees

1 Mould Helpers

2 Press Man

3 Brick makers (or) Tile makers

4 Die Pullers

5 Clay slicers and Transpiers

6 Clay Mixers

7 Kiln Loaders and Unloaders

414 per day

8 Burnt goods sorters and packers (including stacking)

9 Wheel turners

10 Tile trimmers

11 Artificial drying fire attenders

12 Kiln burners

13 Security Guard or Watchman

GROUP – III

Grade -II Employees

1 Material handling workers

2 Material Carriers

3 Helpers

4 Tile Carriers

5 Fuel Carriers

6 Clay Transporters and Carriers

7 Loading, Unloading helpers

404 per day

8 Slab Cutters and Slab Carriers

9 Clay Feeders

10 General Coolies

11 Slab Placers

12 Sweepers

13 Raw tiles removers from frameLA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 742 742 (1)

(2)

(3)

14 Raw Bricks and Tiles Carriers

15 Pallet Suppliers

16 Pallet Collectors

17 Water Carriers

18 Sand and Cement Mixers (Mosaic)

19 Head Load Workers (Mosaic) 404 per day

20 Sand Suppliers (Mosaic)

21 Tile Plasters (Mosaic)

22 Box Removers (Mosaic)

23 Colour Mixers (Mosaic)

24 Chips Sorenmers (Mosaic)

25 Other workers not specified in Groups I, II and IV

GROUP – IV

Staff

1 Foreman

13,081

2 Technical Supervisor

12,719

3 Supervisors

12,344

4 Clerk

12,251

5 Accountant

6 Storekeeper

12,719 per month 12,344

7 Office Boy

11,702

8 (i) Maistry

12,251

(ii) Maistry (Maistries who have put in more than 12,414

12 years as Maistry).

Wages for Brick Manufactory

1 Chamber Bricks 1,000 numbers 799

2 Country Bricks 1,000 numbers 646

3 Transporting Bricks in Kiln 1,000 numbers 495

4 Table Mould Bricks 1,000 numbers 952

5 Loading and Unloading from Kiln 1,000 numbers 265

(i) To bring sand to kiln spread/chamber 371

(ii) To bring firewood or coal per ton 344

(iii) (a) Fireman Kiln

432 per day

(b) For cutting and arranging table mould bricks 955 (per 1,000 numbers)

(2)

(3)

(d) Bricks Standard [standard brick size 664 (per 1,000

(9" x 4 ½" x 3") (22.5 cm x 11.25 cm x 7.5 cm)]. numbers)

Load to be fixed within 100 feet. Beyond

100 feet, the payment will be made on

mutual agreements.

Wages for Mosaic Tiles Manufactory

1 Cement Special Tiles (i) Tiles Makers 447.00

(ii) Mixer 414.00

per day

2 Mosaic Tiles Mixing Allowance 32.50

(iii) Helper 414.00

3 Cement Tiles Pressers

414.00 per day

4 Mould Operators

NOTE

1. Dearness Allowance.— In addition to the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the employees shall be paid Dearness Allowance as indicated below:

(i) The Dearness Allowance shall be linked to the Average Puducherry City Consumer Price Index Points for the year 2021 that is 366 points with base year (2001=100) and for every raise of one point over and above 366 points, an increase of 1.30 (Rupees one and paise thirty only) per day shall be paid as Dearness Allowance.

(ii) The Dearness Allowance shall be calculated on the 1st April of every year on the basis of the average of the indices for the preceding twelve (12) months, i.e., from January to December.

2. (i) To arrive at the daily rates of wages, the monthly wages shall be divided by 26.

(ii) To arrive at the monthly rates of wages, the daily wages shall be multiplied by 30.

3. Where, the nature of work is the same, no distinction in the payment of wages shall be made between male and female employees.

4. Wherever, the existing wages are higher than the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the said existing higher wages shall be continued to be paid.

The Notification shall come into force on and from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of Puducherry.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

YASAM LAKSHMI NARAYANA REDDY,

Additional Secretary to Government (Labour).

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GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

LABOUR DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 27/AIL/Lab./G/2024, Puducherry, dated 02nd September 2024)

NOTIFICATION

Whereas, the proposal for revision of minimum rates of wages payable to the employees, employed in the Paper and Paper Products Manufacturing Industries (both Machine made and Handmade) in the Union territory of Puducherry, was published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) in Notification issued by the Labour Department vide G.O. Ms. No. 24/AIL/ Lab. / G /2 0 23, dated 14-08-2023 and published in the Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 35, dated 29-08-2023, inviting objections and suggestions from all the persons likely to be affected thereby, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette of Puducherry;

And whereas, pursuant to the said Notification, objections/suggestions received within the abovesaid stipulated time limit have been considered in depth;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 read with sub-section (2) of section 5 and sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) and in supersession of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 14/AIL/Lab./G/2015, d a t e d 0 9 -1 0 -2 0 1 5 o f t he L a bo ur D ep a r t me nt , Go ve r nmen t o f P u d uc he r r y and published in Official Gazette of Puducherry, No. 43, dated 27-10-2015, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to revise the minimum rates of wages payable in respect of the category of employees, employed in Paper and Paper Products Manufacturing Industries (both Machine made and Handmade) in the Union territory of Puducherry as specified in the Schedule hereunder :–

EMPLOYMENT IN PAPER AND PAPER PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES (Both Machine made and Handmade)

SCHEDULE

Sl. No. Classes of Employees/Workers Minimum rates of

basic wages per month (8 hours work per day)

(1)

(2)

(3)

1. Machine made Paper Industry

I. Unskilled :

(a) Driver

11,146

(b) Press Boy

11,096

(2)

(3)

II. Semi-skilled :

(a) Colourman

(b) Machine Attender

(d) Wire Boy

11,300

(e) Stitching and Packing

(f) Fitter Helpers and other Helpers

(g) Pulper

III. Skilled :

(a) Boiler Operator

(b) Water Treatment Plant Operator

(d) Paper machine Operators

(e) Pulp making Operators

(f) Cutting machine Operator

(g) Other Equivalent Operators

11,706

(h) Electrician

(i) Welder

(j) Fitter

(k) Carpenter

(l) Smith

(m) Finisher

(n) Turner

IV. Highly Skilled :

(a) Supervisor

12,062

V. Miscellaneous :

(a) Accountant

11,706

(b) Typist/Clerk Driver

11,198

11,300

2. Handmade Paper Industry

I. Unskilled:

(a) Sorting

(b) Pressing

(d) Calendering

10,619

(e) Lifting

(f) Cutting

(g) Carding

(h) PackingLA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-I 746 746 (1)

(2)

(3)

II. Semi-Skilled :

(a) Electrician

(b) Fitter

10,823

III. Skilled :

(a) Manager

11,231

(b) Supervisor/Accountant

11,027

IV. Common Categories :

(a) Driver

10,823

(b) Office Boy/Watchman

10,773

NOTE

1. Dearness Allowance.— In addition to the minimum rates of basic wages fixed herein, the employees shall be paid Dearness Allowance as indicated below:

(i) The Dearness Allowance shall be linked to the Average of Puducherry City Consumer Price Index Points for the year 2021 that is 366 points with base year (2001=100) and for every raise of one point over and above 366 points, an increase of 36.25 (Rupees thirty-six and twenty five paise only) per point per month in respect of employment in Machine made Paper Industry and 34.70 (Rupees thirty-four and paise seventy only) per point per month in respect of employment in Handmade Paper Industry shall be paid as Dearness Allowance.

(ii) The Dearness Allowance shall be calculated on the 1st April of every year on the basis of the average of the indices for the preceding twelve (12) months, i.e., from January to December.

2. To arrive at the daily rates of wages, the monthly rates of wages shall be divided by 26.

3. Where, the nature of work is the same, no distinction in the payment of wages shall be made between male and female employees.

4. Wherever, the existing wages are higher than the minimum rates of wages fixed herein, the said existing higher wages shall be continued to be paid.

The Notification shall come into force on and from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of Puducherry.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

YASAM LAKSHMI NARAYANA REDDY,

Additional Secretary to Government (Labour).

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