Notifications or Orders of interest to a section of the public issued by Secretariat Departments. HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT--Nomination of the members to the Syndicate of Anna University by Hon’ble Governor-Chancellor under the Anna University Act. -- HOME DEPARTMENT--Empowering the Principal Sessions Judge/Sessions Judge of 30 districts to try the cases filed under the Prevention of Corruption Act--Appointment of Certain Offical as Special Public Prosecutor in the Principal District and Sessions Court, Kallakurichi for conducting cases under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.--Notification under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act.--Notification under the Tamil Nadu Protection of interest of Depositors in Financial Establishment Act--Messrs Mamu Expo, Tiruppur District--Messrs Alwin Golden City Limited, Chennai District--Messrs Unique Asset Promoters and Estates India Limited, Kanniyakumari District--Messrs LNS International Financial Services Limited, Chennai and its Sister Concerns--Messrs Vadivelan Bankers, Namakkal District -- LABOUR WELFARE AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT--Appointment of Certain person as Chairman, Vice Chairman and Members of the State Apprenticeship Council under the Apprentice Act.--Notification under the Minimum Wages Act.--Revision of minimum rates of wages for the Employment in Coconut Peeling.--Revision of minimum rates of wages for the employment in any Rice Mill, Flour Mill or Dhall Mill under the Act.--Revision of minimum rates of wages for the Employment in Chemical Fertilizer Industry under the Act.--Revision of minimum rates of wages for the Employment in Printing Presses under the Act.--Revision of minimum rates of wages for the Employment in Appalam Manufactory under the Act.--Revision of minimum rates of wages for the employment in Bakeries and Biscuits Manufactory under the Act.--Revision of minimum rates of wages for the Tobacco (Beedi Rolling) Manufactory in the Employment in any tobacco (including beedi making) manufactory along with the Guaranteed time rate of wages under the Act.--Revision of minimum rates of wages for the Employment in Paper and other incidental processes connected with the Handmade Paper Industry under the Act.--Declaration of Fertiliser Industry as public utility service under the Act.--Declaration of Industry manufacturing steam generation equipments like high pressure boilers, valves and fittings, pressure vessels and package boiler as public utility service under the Act.--Declaration of Critical Piping for High Pressure Boilers, Pressure Vessels, fittings, etc., Industry as public utility service under the Act.--Declaration of Catering Industry who are manufacturing packed meals and providing inflight catering services to Airlines as public utility service under the Act.--Declaration of Newsprint and Paper Manufacturing Industry as public utility service under the Act.--Declaration of Ambulance and related services as public utility service under the Act.Declaration of All Institutions engaged in procurement, storage and distribution of milk and manufacture of milk products and registered under the Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Act as public utility service under the Act. - Notification No.II(2)/HE/1235/2025.--G.O. (D) No.365, Higher Education (I1), 3rd November 2025., Notification No.II(2)/HO/1236/2025.--G.O. Ms. No. 559, Home (Courts-II) 6th November 2025, Notification No.II(2)/HO/1237/2025.--G.O. (D). No. 1423, Home (Courts-VIA), 5th November 2025., Notification No.II(2)/HO/1238/2025.--G.O. (2D). No. 351, Home (Police-XV), 31st October 2025., Notification No. II(2)/HO/1239/2025.--G.O. (2D) No. 337, Home (Police-XIX) 13th October 2025., Notification No. II(2)/HO/1240/2025.--G.O. (4D) No. 182, Home (Police-XIX) 16th September 2025., Notification No. II(2)/HO/1241/2025.--G.O. (4D) No. 195, Home (Police-XIX) 13th October 2025., Notification No. II(2)/HO/1242/2025.--G.O. (4D) No. 217, Home (Police-XIX) 4th November 2025., Notification No. II(2)/HO/1243/2025.--G.O. (4D) No. 218, Home (Police-XIX) 4th November 2025., Notification No. II(2)/LWSD/1244/2025.--G.O. Ms. No.114, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (R2), 29th September 2025., Notification No. II(2)/LWSD/1245/2025.--G.O. (D) No.615, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (J1), 7th November 2025., Notification No. II(2)/LWSD/1246/2025.--G.O. (D) No.616, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (J1), 7th November 2025., Notification No. II(2)/LWSD/1247/2025.--G.O. (D) No.617, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (J1), 7th November 2025., Notification No. II(2)/LWSD/1248/2025.--[G.O. (D). No.618, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (J1), 7th November 2025., Notification No. II(2)/LWSD/1249/2025.--G.O. (D). No.619, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (J1), 7th November 2025., Notification No. II(2)/LWSD/1250/2025.--G.O. (D). No.620, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (J1), 7th November 2025., Notification No. II(2)/LWSD/1251/2025.--[G.O.(2D) No.43, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (J1), 7th November 2025., Notification No. II(2)/LWSD/1252/2025.--[G.O.(2D) No.44, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (J1), 7th November 2025., Notification No. II(2)/LWSD/1253/2025--G.O.(Rt) No.368, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (D2), 6th November 2025., Notification No. II(2)/LWSD/1254/2025.--[G.O.(Rt) No.369, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (D2), 6th November 2025., Notification No. II(2)/LWSD/1255/2025.--G.O.(Rt) No.370, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (D2), 6th November 2025., Notification No. II(2)/LWSD/1256/2025.--G.O.(Rt) No.371, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (D2), 6th November 2025., Notification No. II(2)/LWSD/1257/2025.--[G.O.(Rt) No.372, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (D2), 6th November 2025., Notification No. II(2)/LWSD/1258/2025.--[G.O.(Rt) No.373, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (D2), 6th November 2025., Notification No. II(2)/LWSD/1259/2025.--G.O.(Rt) No.374, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (D2), 6th November 2025.

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No. 47] CHENNAI, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2025 Karthigai 10, Visuvaavasu, Thiruvalluvar Aandu–2056

Part II—Section 2

Notifications or Orders of interest to a section of the public

issued by Secretariat Departments.

NOTIFICATIONS BY GOVERNMENT

CONTENTS

Pages.

Pages.

HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Tamil Nadu Protection of interest of Depositors in Financial Establishment Act.— Messrs Mamu Expo, Tiruppur District, etc. .. .. 817-842 Anna University Act.— Nomination of the members to the Syndicate of Anna University by Hon'ble Governor-Chancellor 816

LABOUR WELFARE AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

HOME DEPARTMENT

The Apprentices Act.—Appointment of Certain person as Chairman, Vice Chairman and Members of the State Apprenticeship Council 842-843 Prevention of Corruption Act.— Prevention of Corruption Act Empowering the Principal Sessions Judge/Sessions Judge of 30 districts to try the cases filed .. .. 816-817 Minimum Wages Act.—Revision of minimum rates of wages for the Employment in Coconut Peeling etc. .. .. 843-851

Industrial Disputes Act.—Declaration of Fertiliser

Industry as Public Utility Service, etc. .. 851-852 Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.—Appointment of Certain Offical as Special Public Prosecutor in the Principal District and Sessions Court, Kallakurichi for conducting cases .. 817

Delhi Special Police Establishment Act.—

Notification .. .. .. .. 817

D.T.P.—II-2 (47)—1

[815]816 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE [Part II—Sec. 2

NOTIFICATIONS BY GOVERNMENT

HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Nomination of the members to the Syndicate of Anna

University by Hon'ble Governor-Chancellor under

the Anna University Act.

Table below, as Special Judge for the corresponding area specified in column (3) thereof, to try the cases under the said Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (Central Act 49 of 1988) investigated by the State Police, including the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption:-

The table

[G.O. (D) No.365, Higher Education (I1), 3rd November 2025, ஐப்பசி 17, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.]

No.II(2)/HE/1235/2025.— Under Clauses (a) and (b) of 'Class II - Other Members' in sub-section (2) of Section 17 of the Anna University Act, 1978 (Tamil Nadu Act 30 of 1978). [as amended in Tamil Nadu University Laws (Amendment and Repeal) Act. 2011 (Tamil Nadu Act No. 20 of 2011)], the following members are nominated to the Syndicate of Anna University, Chennai for a period of three years from 01.08.2025 and 25.07.2025 respectively or till their superannuation:-

Class II - Other members.

(a) One member from among the Chairmen of the Faculties nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Convener Committee of Anna University:-

Dr. B.S. LAKSHMI Chairperson - Faculty of Technology, Professor - Department of Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai

(b) One member from among the Professors and Head of the Departments of the Government Engineering Colleges, nominated by the Chancellor, on the recommendation of the Convener Committee of Anna University:-

Dr. P. LATHA Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli - 627 007

P. SANKAR, Secretary to Government.

HOME DEPARTMENT

Empowering the Principal Sessions Judge/Sessions

Judge of 30 districts to try the cases filed under the

Prevention of Corruption Act,

[G.O. Ms. No. 559, Home (Courts-II) 6th November 2025,

ஐப்பசி 20, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.]

No.II(2)/HO/1236/2025.—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (Central Act 49 of 1988) and in supersession of the Home Department Notification No.II(2)/HO/591/2014, published at pages 674-675 of Part II—Section 2 of Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated the 1st October, 2014, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, hereby appoints the Judge specified in column (2) of the

Sanhita 2023 (Central Act 45 of 2023) read with sections 7 and 11 of the prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (Central Act 49 of 1988) (amended in 2018).

Notification under the Tamil Nadu Protection of

interest of Depositors in Financial Establishment Act

Messrs Mamu Expo, Tiruppur District

No. II(2)/HO/1239/2025.—

[Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 44 of 1997) – Messrs Mamu Expo, Tiruppur District - Default in return of deposits by the financial establishment - Ad- interim order attaching the movable properties of the said financial establishment under section 3 of the said Act - Orders - Issued.]

The following Government Order is published:-

[G.O. (2D) No. 337, Home (Police-XIX) 13th October 2025, புரட்டாசி 27, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.] Read:

From the Additional Director General of Police, Economic Offences Wing, Chennai, letter Rc.No.C1/EOW/4546/2025, dated 01.07.2025.

Order:- No. 337, Home (Police-XIX) dated 13th October

2025.

Appointment of Certain Offical as Special Public

Prosecutor in the Principal District and Sessions

Court, Kallakurichi for conducting cases under

the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

(Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

[G.O. (D). No. 1423, Home (Courts-VIA), 5th November 2025, ஐப்பசி 19, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.] No.II(2)/HO/1237/2025.—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 15 of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (Central Act 33 of 1989), the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby appoints Thiru. S. Parasu Raman, (M/s.No.1 (A)/2009), S/o. Swamynathan, No.354, North Street, Peruvangur Village, Thandalai Post, Kallakurichi Taluk & District - 606 213, as Special Public Prosecutor for the purpose of conducting cases under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989, before the Principal District and Sessions Court, Kallakurichi, on temporary basis from the date of taking charge of his appointment.

WHEREAS, complaints have been received from a number of depositors that Messrs Mamu Expo, Tiruppur District, a financial establishment, has defaulted the return of deposits made by the depositors after maturity;

AND WHEREAS, the Government are satisfied that the said financial establishment is not likely to return the deposits to the depositors and hence, the Government have to protect the interests of such depositors;

AND WHEREAS, the movable properties specified in the Schedule to this order are alleged to have been procured by the said financial establishment from and out of the deposits collected from the depositors;

Notification under the Delhi Special Police

Establishment Act.

[G.O. (2D). No. 351, Home (Police-XV), 31st October 2025, ஐப்பசி 14, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.] No.II(2)/HO/1238/2025.—Under section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 (Central Act 25 of 1946), the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby accords consent to the extension of the powers and jurisdiction of members of the Delhi Special Police Establishment in the whole of the State of Tamil Nadu to register a case against Sh.S.K.S.Nagarajan, Sh.Ariyamuthu Gunasekar, Sh.Maran Rabindra Sailapathy, Sh.Ariyamuthu Veeramani and Messers Fence Education Academy Private Limited, Tirunelveli Under section 61 (1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 44 of 1997), the Governor of Tamil Nadu, hereby, makes an ad-interim order attaching the movable properties of the defaulted financial establishment, namely, Messrs Mamu Expo, functioned at Mamu Expo Nidhi Niruvanam, JV Complex, Lakshmi Nagar, Tiruppur District as specified in the Schedule to this Order and transfers the control over the said movable properties to the Competent Authority, namely, the Competent Authority and District Revenue Officer, Tiruppur District, appointed under the said Act. 2. The Competent Authority and District Revenue Officer, Tiruppur District is requested to pursue further action in accordance with the procedure laid down in sub-sections (3) and (4) of section 4 of the said Act and also the formalities prescribed in the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Rules, 1997.

Authority and District Revenue Officer, Tiruppur District in filing the application before the Special Court constituted under the said Act.

3. The Special Public Prosecutor, Special Court for the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1997, Coimbatore is requested to render necessary assistance to the Competent

(By Order of the Governor)

The Schedule.

Details of movable properties

Abstract

Messrs Alwin Golden City Limited, Chennai District

No. II(2)/HO/1240/2025.—

The following Government Order is published:-

[G.O. (4D) No. 182, Home (Police-XIX) 16th September 2025, ஆவணி 31, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.]

Read:

1. G.O.(Ms) No.427, Home (Police-XIX)

Department, dated 07.10.2021.

[Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 44 of 1997) – Messrs Alwin Golden City Limited, Chennai District - Default in return of deposits by the Financial Establishment - Ad-interim order attaching the immovable properties of the said financial establishment under section 3 of the said Act - Orders - Issued.]819 Nov. 26, 2025] TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 2. From the Additional Director General of Police, Economic Offences Wing, Chennai, letter Rc.No.C1/EOW/6188/2021, dated 02.05.2023 and 29.04.2025.

Order:- No. 182, Home (Police-XIX) dated 16th September

2025.

WHEREAS, complaints have been received from a number of depositors that Messrs Alwin Golden City Limited, Chennai District, a financial establishment, has defaulted the return of deposits made by the depositors after maturity;

AND WHEREAS, the Government are satisfied that the said financial establishment is not likely to return the deposits to the depositors and hence, the Government have to protect the interests of such depositors;

AND WHEREAS, in addition to movable properties ad-interimly attached in the Government Order first read above, the immovable properties specified in the Schedule to this order are alleged to have been procured by the said financial establishment from and out of the deposits collected from the depositors;

NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments)

The Schedule.

Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 44 of 1997), the Governor of Tamil Nadu, hereby, makes an ad-interim order attaching the immovable properties of the defaulted financial establishment, namely, Messrs Alwin Golden City Limited, functioned at No.10A, Madurai Meenakshi Main Street, Rajaji Avenue, Valasaravakkam, Chennai District, as specified in the Schedule to this order and transfers the control over the said immovable properties to the Competent Authority, namely, the Competent Authority / Superintendent of Police (North Zone), Economic Offences Wing, Chennai, appointed under the said Act.

2. The Competent Authority / Superintendent of Police (North Zone), Economic Offences Wing, Chennai is requested to pursue further action in accordance with the procedure laid down in sub-sections (3) and (4) of section 4 of the said Act and also the formalities prescribed in the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Rules, 1997.

3. The Special Public Prosecutor, Special Court for the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1997, Chennai is requested to render necessary assistance to the Competent Authority and District Revenue Officer, Villupuram District in filing the application before the Special Court constituted under the said Act.

(By Order of the Governor)

Details of immovable properties

Messrs Unique Asset Promoters and Estates India

deposits to the depositors and hence, the Government have to protect the interests of such depositors;

Limited, Kanniyakumari District

No. II(2)/HO/1241/2025.—

[Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 44 of 1997) Messrs Unique Asset Promoters and Estates India Limited, Kanniyakumari District -Default in return of deposits by the Financial Establishment - Ad-interim order attaching the Immovable properties of the said financial establishment under section 3 of the said Act-Orders- Issued.]

The following Government Order is published:-

[G.O. (4D) No. 195, Home (Police-XIX) 13th October 2025, புரட்டாசி 27, விசுவாவசு,விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.] Read:

1. G.O.(4D).No.28, Home (Police-XIX) Department, dated 12.02.2025.

2. G.O.(4D).No. 109, Home (Police-XIX) Department, dated 01.07.2025.

3. From the Additional Director General of Police, Economic Offences Wing, Chennai, Letter C.No. C1/ EOW/2931/2024, dated 22.04.2024 and 02.04.2025.

AND WHEREAS, in addition to the immovable properties ad-Interimly attached in the Government Orders first and second read above, the immovable properties specified in the Schedule to this order are alleged to have been procured by the said financial establishment from and out of the deposits collected from the depositors;

NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 44 of 1997), the Governor of Tamil Nadu, hereby, makes an ad-interim order attaching the immovable properties of the defaulted financial establishment Messrs Unique Asset Promoters and Estates India Limited, functioned at Door No.562/3, M.S.Road, Vettoornimadam, Nagercoil, Kanniyakumari District, as specified in the Schedule to this order and transfers the control over the said immovable properties to the Competent Authority, namely, the Competent Authority and District Revenue Officer, Kanniyakumari District appointed under the said Act.

Order:- No. 195, Home (Police-XIX) dated 13th October

2. The Competent Authority and District Revenue Officer, Kanniyakumari District is requested to pursue further action in accordance with the procedure laid down in sub-sections (3) and (4) of section 4 of the said Act and also the formalities prescribed in the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Rules, 1997.

2025.

WHEREAS, complaints have been received from a number of depositors that Messrs Unique Asset Promoters and Estates India Limited, Kanniyakumari District, a financial establishment, has defaulted the return of deposits made by the depositors after maturity;

AND WHEREAS, the Government are satisfied that the said financial establishment is not likely to return the 3. The Special Public Prosecutor, Special Court for the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1997, Madurai is requested to render necessary assistance to the Competent Authority and District Revenue Officer, Kanniyakumari District in filing the application before the Special Court constituted under the said Act.

(By Order of the Governor)826 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE [Part II—Sec. 2 The Schedule.

Messrs LNS International Financial Services Limited,

Chennai and its Sister Concerns

No. II(2)/HO/1242/2025.—

4. G.O.(Ms).No.375, Home(Police-XIX) Department, dated 28.07.2025

Order:- No. 217, Home (Police-XIX) dated 4th November

2025.

[Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 44 of 1997) – Messrs LNS International Financial Services Limited, Chennai and its Sister Concerns - Default in return of deposits by the financial establishments - Ad- interim order attaching the immovable properties of the said financial establishments under section 3 of the said Act - Orders - Issued.]

The following Government Order is published:-

[G.O. (4D) No. 217, Home (Police-XIX) 4th November 2025, ஐப்பசி 18, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.] Read:

1. G.O.(4D).No.55, Home (Police-XIX) Department, dated.09.04.2025.

2. G.O.(4D).No.78, Home (Police-XIX) Department, dated 30.05.2025.

3, From the Additional Director General of Police, Economic Offences Wing, Chennai, letter Rc.No. C1/EOW/ 7539/2022-4, dated 12.04.2025.

WHEREAS, complaints have been received from a number of depositors that Messrs LNS International Financial Services Limited, Chennai and its Sister Concerns, the financial establishments, has defaulted the return of deposits made by the depositors after maturity;

AND WHEREAS, the Government are satisfied that the said financial establishments are not likely to return the deposits to the depositors and hence, the Government have to protect the interests of such depositors;

AND WHEREAS, in addition to the movable and immovable properties ad-interimly attached in the Government Orders first, and second read above, the immovable properties specified in the Schedule to this order are alleged to have been procured by the said financial establishments from and out of the deposits collected from the depositors;

NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments)827 Nov. 26, 2025] TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Rules, 1997.

3. The District Revenue Officers of Coimbatore, Kancheepuram, Tiruvannmalai, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, Tiruvallur, Dindigul and Vellore Districts are directed to render necessary assistance in attachment process on the properties located in their districts, which are attached in the Schedule to this order, to the Competent Authority/ Superintendent of Police (Head Quarters), Economic Offences Wing.

Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 44 of 1997), the Governor of Tamil Nadu, hereby, makes an ad-interim order attaching the immovable properties in the name of Messrs LNS International Financial Services Limited and its Sister concerns, functioned at Plot Nos.16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Thiru.Vi.Ka. Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai-32, as specified in the Schedule to this order and transfers the control over the said immovable properties to the Competent Authority, namely, Superintendent of Police, (Head Quarters), EOW, Chennai District appointed under the said Act as the case involved amount more than Rs.10 crore as per the orders issued in the Government Order 4th read above.

4. The Special Public Prosecutor, Special Court for the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1997,Chennai,is directed to render necessary assistance to the Competent Authority and Superintendent of Police (Head Quarters), Economic Offences Wing in filing the application before the Special Court constituted under the said Act.

2. The Competent Authority/ Superintendent of Police (Head Quarters), Economic Offences Wing is directed to pursue further action in accordance with the procedure laid down in sub-sections (3) and (4) of section 4 of the said Act and also the formalities prescribed in the

(By Order of the Governor)

The Schedule.

Details of immovable properties

Messrs Vadivelan Bankers, Namakkal District

No. II(2)/HO/1243/2025.—

[Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 44 of 1997) – Messrs Vadivelan Bankers, Namakkal District - Default in return of deposits by the financial establishment - Ad-interim order attaching the movable and immovable properties of the said financial establishment under section 3 of the said Act - Orders - Issued.]

The following Government Order is published:-

[G.O. (4D) No. 218, Home (Police-XIX) 4th November 2025, ஐப்பசி 18, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.] Read:

1. From the Additional Director General of Police, Economic Offences Wing, Chennai, letter Rc.No. C1/EOW/1438/2025, dated 29.04.2025.

2. G.O.(Ms).No.375, Home (Police-XIX) Department, dated 28.07.2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 44 of 1997), the Governor of Tamil Nadu, hereby, makes an ad-interim order attaching the movable and immovable properties of the defaulted financial establishment, namely, Messrs Vadivelan Bankers, functioned at Keeleripatti, Devankuruchi Village, Tiruchengodu Taluk, Namakkal District, as specified in the Schedule to this order and transfers the control over the said movable and immovable properties to the Competent Authority, namely, the Competent Authority and Superintendent of Police (West Zone), Economic Offences Wing appointed under the said Act.

2. The Competent Authority / Superintendent of Police (West Zone) Economic Offences Wing is directed to pursue further action in accordance with the procedure laid down in sub-sections (3) and (4) of section 4 of the said Act and also the formalities prescribed in the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Rules, 1997.

Order:- No. 218, Home (Police-XIX) dated 4th November

2025.

WHEREAS, complaints have been received from a number of depositors that Messrs Vadivelan Bankers, Namakkal District, a financial establishment, has defaulted the return of deposits made by the depositors after maturity;

AND WHEREAS, the Government are satisfied that the said financial establishment is not likely to return the deposits to the depositors and hence, the Government have to protect the interests of such depositors;

AND WHEREAS, the movable and immovable properties specified in the Schedule to this Order are alleged to have been procured by the said financial establishment from and out of the deposits collected from the depositors;

The Schedule.

3. The District Revenue Officer, Erode / Namakkal District are directed to render necessary assistance in attachment process on the properties located in their district, which are attached in the Schedule to the Competent Authority / Superintendent of Police (West Zone), Economic Offences Wing.

4. The Special Public Prosecutor, Special Court for the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1997, Coimbatore, is directed to render necessary assistance to the Competent Authority and Superintendent of Police (West Zone), Economic Offences Wing in filing the application before the Special Court constituted under the said Act. (By Order of the Governor)

Details of movable and immovable properties.

(i) Details of immovable properties:-

(ii) Details of Movable Properties:-

Abstract

DHEERAJ KUMAR, Additional Chief Secretary to Government.

LABOUR WELFARE AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Appointment of Certain person as Chairman, Vice

Chairman and Members of the State Apprenticeship

Council under the Apprentice Act.

[G.O. Ms. No.114, Labour Welfare and Skill Development

(R2), 29th September 2025, புரட்டாசி 13, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.]

No. II(2)/LWSD/1244/2025.— under section (2) of section 26 and Under sub - section (4) of section 24 of the Apprentice Act, 1961 (Central Act, 52 of 1961), the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby appoints the Director of Employment and Training as State Apprenticeship Advisor and the following persons as Chairman, Vice Chairman and Members of the State Apprenticeship Council: -

(b) Representative of Central/ State Government

(i) Central Government

3. (a) Representative of the employer in the Public

and Private sectors

(i) Representatives of employers in the Public Sectors

(ii) State Government

Chennai - 600 009 through the Commissioner of Labour, Chennai - 600 006.

Draft Notification.

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 and sub-section (2) of Section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act,1948 (Central Act XI of 1948) and in supersession of the Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department Notification No.II(2)/ LWSD/540/2022, published at pages 836 and 837of PartII-Section 2 of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated the 6th July 2022, the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby revises the Minimum rates of wages payable to the classes of employees in the Employment in Coconut Peeling in the State of Tamil Nadu specified in column (2) of the Schedule below, as specified in the corresponding entries in column (3) thereof.

The Schedule

Employment in Coconut Peeling

Explanations.- (1) Dearness Allowance.- In addition to the Minimum rates of basic wages fixed above, the employees shall be paid dearness allowance as indicated below:-

No. II(2)/LWSD/1245/2025.— The following draft Notification, which it is proposed to be issued in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act XI of 1948), is hereby published for information of all persons likely to be affected thereby, as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act.

(i) The dearness allowance is linked to the Average Chennai Consumer Price Index for the year 2010, that is 161 points (with base 2001=100) and for every raise of one point over and above 161 points, an increase of Rs.1.80 (Rupee one and eighty paise only) per day shall be paid as dearness allowance.

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

2. Notice is hereby given that the draft following Notification will be taken into consideration on or after the expiry of two months from the date of publication of this Notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette and that any objection or suggestion, which may be received from any person with respect thereto, before the expiry of the aforesaid period will be considered by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Objection or suggestion, if any, should be addressed to the Secretary to Government, Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department, Secretariat,844 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE [Part II—Sec. 2 The Schedule.

Employment in any Rice Mill, Flour Mill or Dhall Mill.

(iii) The first calculation shall thus be effective from the date of publication of the Notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, based on the Average Chennai City Consumer Price Index Number of the previous year.

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

(3) To arrive at monthly rates of wages, the daily

wages shall be multiplied by 30.

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

Revision of minimum rates of wages for the employment

in any Rice Mill, Flour Mill or Dhall Mill under the Act.

[G.O. (D) No.616, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (J1),

7th November 2025, ஐப்பசி 21, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.]

No. II(2)/LWSD/1246/2025.— The following draft Notification, which is proposed to be issued in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act XI of 1948), is hereby published for information of all persons likely to be affected thereby, as required under clause(b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act.

2. Notice is hereby given that the following draft Notification will be taken into consideration on or after the expiry of two months from the date of publication of this Notification in theTamil Nadu Government Gazette and that any objection or suggestion, which may be received from any person with respect thereto, before the expiry of the aforesaid period will be considered by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Objection or suggestion, if any, should be addressed to the Secretary to Government, Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009 through the Commissioner of Labour, DMS Campus,Chennai - 600 006.

Draft Notification.

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act XI of 1948) and in supersession of the Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department Notification No.II(2)/ LWSD/541/2022, published at page 837 of Part II- Section 2 of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated the 6th July 2022, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, hereby revises the minimum rates of wages payable to the classes of employees in the Employment in any Rice Mill,Flour Millor Dhall Mill in the State of Tamil Nadu, specifiedin column (2) of the Schedule below, as specified in the corresponding entries in column (3) thereof:-

Explanations.- (1) Dearness Allowance.- In addition to the minimum rates of basic wages fixed above, the employees shall be paid dearness allowance as follows:-

(i) The dearness allowance is linked to the Average Consumer Price Index Number for Chennai City for the year 2010 (that is 161 points with base 2001 = 100) and for every raise of one point over and above 161 points an increase of Rs.1.98 (one rupee and ninety eight paise only) per day shall be paid as dearness allowance.

(ii) The dearness allowance shall be calculated on the first April of every year on the basis of the average of the indices of the preceding twelve months, that is, from January to December.

Draft Notification.

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 and sub-section(2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act XI of 1948) and in supersession of the Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department Notification No.II(2)/ LWSD/538/2022, published on page 833 and 834 of Part II-Section 2 of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated the 6th July 2022, the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby revises the minimum rates of wages payable to the classes of employees in the Employment in Chemical Fertilizer Industry in the State of Tamil Nadu, specified in column (1) of the Schedule below, as specified in the corresponding entries in column (2) thereof.

The Schedule.

Employment in Chemical Fertilizer Industry.

No. II(2)/LWSD/1247/2025.—The following draft Notification, which is proposed to be issued in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act XI of 1948), is hereby published for information of all persons likely to be affected thereby, as required under clause (b) of sub- section (1) of section 5 of the said Act.

2. Notice is hereby given that the following draft Notification will be taken into consideration on or after the expiry of two months from the date of publication of this Notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette and that any objection or suggestion, which may be received from any person with respect thereto, before the expiry of the aforesaid period, will be considered by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Objection or suggestion, if any, should be addressed to the Secretary to Government, Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009 through the Commissioner of Labour, DMS Campus, Chennai - 600 006.

Explanations.- (1) Dearness Allowance.- In addition to the minimum rates of basic wages as fixed above, the employees shall be paid dearness allowance as indicated below:-

(i) The dearness allowance is linked to the Average Chennai City Consumer Price Index for the year 2010 that is, 161 points (with base 2001 = 100) and for every rise of one point over and above 161 points an increase of Rs.53.80 per month (Rupees fifty three and eighty paise only) shall be paid as dearness allowance.

(ii) The dearness allowance shall be calculated every year on the first April on the basis of the Average of the Consumer Price Index for the preceding twelve months, that is, from January to December.

(iii) The first calculation shall thus be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette based on the Average Chennai City Consumer Price Index for the previous year.

(2) To arrive at the daily wages, the monthly wages

The Schedule.

shall be divided by 26.

Employment in Printing Presses.

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

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

(5) For the categories of Security services in the Employment in Chemical Fertilizer Industry, the minimum wages fixed / revised in the Employment in Security Guards shall be applicable.

Revision of minimum rates of wages for the Employment

in Printing Presses under the Act.

[G.O. (D). No.618, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (J1),

7th November 2025, ஐப்பசி 21, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.]

No.  II(2)/LWSD/1248/2025.— The following draft Notification, which it is proposed to be issued in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act XI of 1948), is hereby published for information of all persons likely to be affected thereby, as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act.

Explanations.- (1) Classification of Zones.- Zones

- A, B and C shall comprise of the following areas:-

2. Notice is hereby given that the following draft Notification will be taken into consideration on or after the expiry of two months from the date of publication of this Notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette and that any objection or suggestion, which may be received from any person with respect thereto before the expiry of the aforesaid period will be considered by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Objection or suggestion, if any, should be addressed to the Secretary to Government, Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009 through the Commissioner of Labour, DMS Campus, Chennai - 600 006.

(i) Zone-A: All Municipal Corporations and Special Draft Notification.

Grade Municipalities.

(ii) Zone-B: All Municipalities other than Special

Grade Municipalities.

(iii) Zone-C: All other areas excluding those specified

in Zone-A and Zone-B.

(2) Dearness Allowance.- In addition to the above minimum rates of basic wages, the employees shall be paid dearness allowance as indicated below:-

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act XI of 1948) and in supersession of the Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department Notification No.II(2)/LWSD/543/2022, published at pages 844 and 845 of Part II-Section 2 of theTamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated the 06th July 2022, the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby revises the minimum rates of wages payable to the classes of employees in the employment in Printing Presses in the State of Tamil Nadu, specified in column (1) of the Schedule below, as specified in the corresponding entries in column (2) thereof.

(i) The dearness allowance shall be linked to the average Chennai City Consumer Price Index Number for the year, 2010, that is, 161 points with base 2001=100 and for any future raise of every one point over and above 161 points, an increase of Rs.43.10 (Rupees forty three and paise ten only) per month shall be paid as dearness allowance.

The Schedule

Employment in Appalam Manufactory

(ii) The dearness allowance shall be calculated every year on the first April on the basis of the average of the consumer price indices for the preceding twelve months, namely, from January to December.

(iii) The first calculation shall be effective from the date of publication of the Notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, based on the Average Chennai City Consumer Price Index Number for the previous year.

(3) Where the nature of work is the same, no distinction in payment of wages shall be made in the case of men and women employees.

(4) To arrive at daily wages, the monthly wages shall

be divided by 26.

(5) Wherever the existing wages are higher than the minimum wages fixed herein, the same shall be continued to be paid.

Revision of minimum rates of wages for the Employment

in Appalam Manufactory under the Act.

[G.O. (D). No.619, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (J1),

7th November 2025, ஐப்பசி 21, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.]

No.  II(2)/LWSD/1249/2025.— The following draft Notification, which it is proposed to be issued in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act XI of 1948), is hereby published for information of all persons likely to be affected thereby, as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act.

Explanations.- (1) Zone-I and Zone-II shall comprise

of the following areas:-

Zone-I: All Municipal Corporations and Special Grades and Selection Grade Municipalities including Special and Selection Grade Municipal Townships.

Zone-II: Other Places.

2. Notice is hereby given that the draft Notification will be taken into consideration on or after the expiry of two months from the date of publication of this Notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette and that any objection or suggestion, which may be received from any person with respect thereto, before the expiry of the aforesaid period will be considered by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Objection or suggestion, if any, should be addressed to the Secretary to Government, Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009 through the Commissioner of Labour, Chennai - 600 006.

Draft Notification.

(2) Dearness Allowance.- In addition to the minimum rates of basic wages fixed above, the employees shall be paid dearness allowance as indicated below:-

(i) The dearness allowance is linked to the Average Chennai City Consumer Price Index Number for the year 2010, that is,161points (with base 2001=100) and for every raise of one point over and above 161 points an increase of Rs.55.38 (Rupees fiftyfive and thirty eight paise only) per month shall be paid as dearness allowance.

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

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause(b) of sub-section(1)of section 3 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act XI of 1948) and in supersession of the Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department Notification No.II(2)/LWSD/546/2022, published at pages 848 and 849 of Part II-Section 2 of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated the 6th July 2022 , the Governor of Tamil Nadu, hereby revises the minimum rates of wages payable to the classes of employees in the Employment in Appalam Manufactory in the State of Tamil Nadu specified in column (1) of the Schedule below, as specified in the corresponding entries in column (2) thereof.

(iii) The first calculation shall thus be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the848 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE [Part II—Sec. 2 The Schedule

Employment in Bakeries and Biscuits Manufactory

Tamil Nadu Government Gazette based on the Average Chennai City Consumer Price Index Number for the previous year.

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

(4) To arrive at daily rates of wages, the monthly

wages shall be divided by 26.

(5) Wherever the existing wages are higher than the minimum wages fixed herein, the same shall be continued to be paid.

Revision of minimum rates of wages for the employment

in Bakeries and Biscuits Manufactory under the Act.

[G.O. (D). No.620, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (J1),

7th November 2025, ஐப்பசி 21, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.]

No.  II(2)/LWSD/1250/2025.— The following draft Notification, which is proposed to be issued in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act XI of 1948), is hereby published for information of all persons likely to be affected thereby, as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act.

2. Notice is hereby given that the following draft Notification will be taken into consideration on or after the expiry of two months from the date of publication of this Notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette and that any objection or suggestion, which may be received from any person with respect thereto, before the expiry of the aforesaid period will be considered by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Objection or suggestion, if any, should be addressed to the Secretary to Government, Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department, Secretariat,Chennai-600 009 through the Commissioner of Labour,DMSCampus,Chennai - 600 006.

Draft Notification.

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act XI of 1948) and in supersession of the Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department Notification No.II(2)/LWSD/517/2022, published at pages 821 and 822 of Part II—Section 2 of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated the 29th June 2022, the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby revises the minimum rates of wages payable to the classes of employees in the Employment in Bakeries and Biscuits Manufactory in the State of Tamil Nadu specified in column (2) of the Schedule below, as specified in the corresponding entries in column (3) thereof.

The Schedule.

Explanation.- (1) Dearness Allowance.- In addition to the minimum rates of basic wages fixed above, the employees shall be paid dearness allowance as follows:-

Employment in Tobacco (Beedi rolling) manufactory

in the Employment in any Tobacco (including beedi

making manufactory)

(2) (i) To arrive at daily wages, the monthly wages

shall be divided by 26.

(ii) To arrive at monthly wages, the daily wages

shall be multiplied by 30

(b) in supersession of the Labour and Employment Department, Notification No.II(2)/LE/240/2007, published at page 193 of Part II-Section 2 of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated the 9th May 2007, the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby revises the Guaranteed time rate of wages payable to Beedi Rollers in the Employment in Tobacco (including Beedi making) Manufactory as follows:-

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

1) Where the employer fails to supply sufficient quantum of good raw materials (including tobacco leaves) to roll 1000 beedies per day, the employee (beedi rollers) shall be entitled to get Rs.79.87 (Rupees seventy nine and eighty seven paise only) as guaranteed time rate of wages;

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

2) The payment of guaranteed time rate of wages as aforesaid shall be subject to the following conditions, namely:-

Revision of minimum rates of wages for the Tobacco

(Beedi Rolling) Manufactory in the Employment in

any tobacco (including beedi making) manufactory

along with the Guaranteed time rate of wages under

the Act.

[G.O.(2D) No.43, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (J1),

(i) that the employee shall not be entitled for payment of guaranteed time rate of wages, if he does not fully make use of the raw materials supplied by the employer, even if it is inadequate to roll one thousand beedies; 7th November 2025, ஐப்பசி 21, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.]

(ii) that the employee shall not be entitled to get the guaranteed time rate of wages, if he earns less than the amount of guaranteed time rate of wages on any day, on account of his unwillingness to work for any reason whatsoever;

No.  II(2)/LWSD/1251/2025.— In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act XI of 1948), the Governor of Tamil Nadu, after consultation with the Advisory Board, hereby,-

(iii) that the employee shall not be entitled to get the guaranteed time rate of wages, if the failure of the employer to supply raw materials is due to tempest, fire, rain, catastrophe, epidemics, civil commotion or any other similar causes which is beyond the control of the employer; and

(iv) that the employee who works for more than one employer shall not be entitled to get the guaranteed time rate of wages from anyone of these employers.

(a) revises, the minimum rates of wages payable to the classes of works in the Tobacco (Beedi Rolling) Manufactory in the Employment in any tobacco (including beedi making)manufactory in the State of Tamil Nadu specified in column (2) of the Schedule below, as specified in the corresponding entries in column (3) thereof, the draft of the same having been previously published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act.

2. This Notification shall come into force with effect on and from the date of its publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.

The Schedule.

Explanation.-

(1) The above rates are exclusive of the payment, if

Employment in Paper and other incidental

processes connected with Handmade Paper Industry

any, being made by way of bonus.

(2) Dearness Allowance.- In addition to the minimum rates of basic wages fixed above, the employees shall be

paid dearness allowance as indicated below:-

(i) The dearness allowance is linked to the

Average Consumer Price Index for Chennai City

for the year 2008, that is 3384 points (with base

1960 = 100) and for any future raise of every point over

and above 3384 points, an increase of 3 (three) paise per 1000 beedies shall be paid as dearness allowance;

(ii) The dearness allowance shall be calculated every

year on the 1st April on the basis of the average of the indices of the preceding twelve months, that is, from

January to December;

(3) Wherever the existing wages are higher than the

minimum wages fixed herein, the same wages shall be

continued to be paid;

(4) No distinction in the payment of wages shall be

made in the case of men and women employees.

Revision of minimum rates of wages for the Employment

in Paper and other incidental processes connected

with the Handmade Paper Industry under the Act.

[G.O.(2D) No.44, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (J1),

7th November 2025, ஐப்பசி 21, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.]

No.  II(2)/LWSD/1252/2025.— In exercise of the

powers conferred by clause (b)of sub-section (1)

of section 3 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the

Explanations.- (1) Dearness Allowance.- In addition to the minimum rates of basic wages fixed above, the employees shall be paid dearness allowance as indicated below:-

Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act XI of 1948)

and in supersession of the Labour and Employment

Department Notification No. II(2) LE/378/2021, published

at pages 246 and 247 of Part II - Section 2 of the

Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated the 7th July,

2021, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, after consultation

(i) The dearness allowance is linked to the Average Chennai City Consumer Price Index for the year 2010, that is 161 points (with base 2001=100) and for every rise of one point over and above 161 points, an increase of Rs. 43.00 (Rupees forty three only) per month shall be paid as dearness allowance.

with the Advisory Board, hereby revises the minimum

rates of wages payable to the classes of employees in

the Employment in Paper and other incidental processes

connected with Handmade Paper Industry in the State

of Tamil Nadu specified in column (1) of the Schedule

(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 months, that is from January to December.

below, as specified in the corresponding entries in column

(2) thereof, the draft of the same having been previously

published as required by clause (b)of sub-section (1) of

section 5 of the said Act.

(iii) The first calculation shall be effective from the date of publication of the Notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette based on the Average Chennai City Consumer Price Index Number for the previous year.

2. This Notification shall come into force with effect

on and from the date of its publication in the Tamil Nadu

Government Gazette.

(2) Where the nature of work is the same, no distinction in the payment of wages shall be made between men and women employees.

(3) To arrive at daily rates of wages, the monthly

wages shall be divided by 26.

Pressure Vessels, fittings, etc., Industry" should be declared as a public utility service for the purposes of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (Central Act XIV of 1947);

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

Notification under the IndustriaI Disputes Act

Declaration of Fertiliser Industry as public utility

service under the Act.

[G.O.(Rt) No.368, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (D2),

NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (vi) of clause (n) of section. 2 of the said Act, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, hereby declares the "Critical Piping for High Pressure Boilers, Pressure Vessels, fittings, etc., Industry" to be a public utility service for the purposes of the said Act for a period of six months with effect on and from the date of publication of this Notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette. 6th November 2025, ஐப்பசி 20, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.]

Declaration of Catering Industry who are manufacturing

packed meals and providing inflight catering

services to Airlines as public utility service under

the Act.

No. II(2)/LWSD/1253/2025.— WHEREAS, the Governor of Tamil Nadu is satisfied that public interest requires that the "Fertiliser Industry" should be declared as a public utility service for the purposes of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (Central Act XIV of 1947);

[G.O.(Rt) No.371, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (D2),

6th November 2025, ஐப்பசி 20, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.]

NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (vi) of clause (n) of section 2 of the said Act, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, hereby, declares the "Fertiliser Industry" to be a public utility service for the purposes of the said Act for a period of six months with effect on and from the date of publication of this Notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.

No.  II(2)/LWSD/1256/2025.— WHEREAS, the Governor of Tamil Nadu is satisfied that public interest requires that the "Catering Industry who are manufacturing packed meals and providing inflight catering services to Airlines" should be declared as a public utility service for the purposes of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (Central Act XIV of 1947);

Declaration of Industry manufacturing steam generation

equipments like high pressure boilers, valves and

fittings, pressure vessels and package boiler as

public utility service under the Act.

[G.O.(Rt) No.369, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (D2),

6th November 2025, ஐப்பசி 20, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.]

NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (vi) of clause (n) of section 2 of the said Act, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, hereby, declares the "Catering Industry who are manufacturing packed meals and providing inflight catering services to Airlines" to be a public utility service for the purposes of the said Act for a period of six months with effect on and from the date of publication of this Notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.

Declaration of Newsprint and Paper Manufacturing

Industry as public utility service under the Act.

No.  II(2)/LWSD/1254/2025.— WHEREAS, the Governor of Tamil Nadu is satisfied that public interest requires that the "Industry Manufacturing Steam generation equipments like high pressure boilers, valves and fittings, pressure vessels and package boiler" should be declared as a public utility service for the purposes of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (Central Act XIV of 1947);

[G.O.(Rt) No.372, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (D2),

6th November 2025, ஐப்பசி 20, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.]

NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (vi) of clause (n) of section. 2 of the said Act, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, hereby, declares the "Industry Manufacturing Steam generation equipments like high pressure boilers, valves and fittings, pressure vessels and package boiler" to be a public utility service for the purposes of the said Act for a period of six months with effect on and from the date of publication of this Notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.

No.  II(2)/LWSD/1257/2025.— WHEREAS, the Governor of Tamil Nadu is satisfied that public interest requires that the "Newsprint and Paper Manufacturing Industry" should be declared as a public utility service for the purposes of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (Central Act XIV of 1947);

Declaration of Critical Piping for High Pressure Boilers,

Pressure Vessels, fittings, etc., Industry as public

utility service under the Act.

[G.O.(Rt) No.370, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (D2),

6th November 2025, ஐப்பசி 20, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.]

NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (vi) of clause (n) of section 2 of the said Act, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, hereby, declares the "Newsprint and Paper Manufacturing Industry" to be a public utility service for the purposes of the said Act for a period of six months with effect on and from the date of publication of this Notification in the Tamil Nadu

Government Gazette.

No. II(2)/LWSD/1255/2025.— WHEREAS, the Governor of Tamil Nadu is satisfied that public interest requires that the "Critical Piping for High Pressure Boilers,852 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE [Part II—Sec. 2 requires that the "All Institutions engaged in procurement,

Declaration of Ambulance and related services as

public utility service under the Act.

storage and distribution of milk and manufacture of milk [G.O.(Rt) No.373, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (D2), products and registered under the Tamil Nadu Co-operative

Societies Act, 1983" should be declared as a public utility 6th November 2025, ஐப்பசி 20, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.]

service·for the purposes of the Industrial Disputes Act,

1947 (Central Act XIV of 1947);

NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers

conferred by sub-clause (vi) of clause (n) of section 2 of No.  II(2)/LWSD/1258/2025.— WHEREAS, the Governor of Tamil Nadu is satisfied that public interest requires that the "Ambulance and related services" should be declared as a public utility service for the purposes of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (Central Act XIV of 1947);

the said Act, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, hereby, declares

the "All Institutions engaged in procurement, storage and

distribution of milk and manufacture of milk products and

registered under the Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies

Act, 1983" to be a public utility service for the purposes

of the said Act for a period of six months with effect on NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (vi) of clause (n) of section 2 of the said Act, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, hereby, declares the "Ambulance and related services" to be a public utility service for the purposes of the said Act, for a period of six months with effect on and from the date of publication of this Notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.

and from the date of publication of this Notification in the

Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.

Declaration of All Institutions engaged in procurement,

storage and distribution of milk and manufacture of

milk products and registered under the Tamil Nadu

Co-operative Societies Act as public utility service

under the Act.

[G.O.(Rt) No.374, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (D2),

K. VEERA RAGHAVA RAO, Secretary to Government. 6th November 2025, ஐப்பசி 20, விசுவாவசு, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2056.]

No.  II(2)/LWSD/1259/2025.— WHEREAS, the Governor of Tamil Nadu is satisfied that public interest

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