Goa Gazette, No. 2324-19, 11 August 2023

RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410

Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2021-2023

Panaji, 11th August, 2023 (Sravana 20, 1945) SERIES I No. 19 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

EXTRAORDINARY

No. 2

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

And whereas, the said Official Gazette was

made available to the public on 10-11-2022;

Department of Labour ___

And whereas, objections and suggestions received from the public on the said proposal Notification

24/21/2009-LAB-III/(01)/551

have been considered by the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act and

the Government.

Act 11 of 1948), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-

-LAB–II (17) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3,

Series I No. 7, dated 24th May, 2016, the Government of Goa, after considering the

advice of the Advisory Board appointed under

section 7 of the said Act, hereby revises, with effect from the date of publication of this

Notification in the Official Gazette, the minimum rates of wages payable to various

categories of employees employed in various

trades in the Scheduled employment, namely "Employment in any shop and commercial

establishment other than are residential hotel, restaurant or eating house" as shown in the Schedule below:—

Whereas, the Notification which is proposed to be issued by the Government of Goa under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (17) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7, dated 24th May, 2016, for revising the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely, "Employment in any shop and commercial establishment other than a residential hotel, restaurant or eating house", was published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act (hereinafter called the "said proposal"), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette;

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S C H E D U L E

Sr. No. Details of categories Minimum rates of basic wages per day

Zone 'A' Zone 'B' (1)

(2)

(3) (4) (I) SKILLED (1) Pharmacist/Chemist

Rs. 528/- per day Rs. 523/- per day (2) Driver

(3) Supervisor

(4) Shoemaker/Slipper maker

(5) Watch Repairer

(6) Cutter/Tailor/Sewing

(7) Turner

(8) Fitter

(9) Utensil maker (Brass and Copper)

(10) Machinist

(11) Electrician

(12) Welder

(13) Handicraftsman

(14) Metal Engraver

(15) Optician

(16) Glass Polisher (Optician)

(17) Sales Representative/Traveling Salesman

(18) Wireman

(19) Foreman

(20) Photographer/Retoucher

(21) Block Maker

(22) Hair Dresser

(23) Mill Operator

(24) Carpenter

(25) Tinsmith

(26) Vulcanizer

(27) Mechanic

(28) Blacksmith

(29) Moulder

(30) Painter

(31) Weighman

(32) Metal Sprayman

(33) Glass Cutter

(34) Pastryman

(35) Compounder (with Diploma)

(36) Computer Operator

(37) Pump operator (Petrol Pumps)

Any other category, by whatever name called

doing the work of the nature done by the

persons falling under the foregoing entries.

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(1)

(2)

(3) (4) (II) SEMI-SKILLED

(1) Salesman (Counter)

Rs. 473/- per day Rs. 468/- per day (2) Assistant Mechanic

(3) Assistant Fitter

(4) Assistant Electrician

(5) Assistant Blacksmith

(6) Assistant Carpenter

(7) Assistant Turner

(8) Assistant Welder

(9) Assistant Machinist

(10) Assistant Tinsmith

(11) Assistant Vulcaniser

(12) Assistant Sprayman

(13) Assistant Moulder

(14) Assistant Trailer

(15) Assistant Glass Cutter

(16) Assistant Wireman

(17) Assistant Pump operator (Petrol Pumps)

(18) Cushion Maker

(19) Compounder

(20) Dhobi/Washerman

(21) Ironer/Laundryman

(22) Polisher (Carpenter)

(23) Baker

(24) Pressman

(25) Glazer

(26) Helper (Hair Dresser)

(27) Mali Gardener

(28) Lift Attendant

(29) Mill Hand

(30) Frame Maker

(31) Assistant Painter

(III) CLERICAL (A)

(1) Accountant

Rs. 528/- per day Rs. 523/- per day (2) Steno-Typist

(3) Telephone Operator

(4) Clerk

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(2)

(3) (4) (6) Tally Clerk

Rs. 528/- per day Rs. 523/- per day (7) Store Clerk

(8) Typist

(9) Receptionist

(10) Godown Keeper

(III) UNSKILLED

(1) Chowkidar

Rs. 412/- per day Rs. 407/- per day (2) Cleaner

(3) Labourer

(4) Loader/Unloader

(5) Attendant

(6) Mazdoor

(7) Sweeper

(8) Helper

(9) Peon

(10) Delivery boy/Messenger

(11) Packer

(12) Assistant Salesman

(13) Watchman

(14) Office Boy

(15) Pump Attendant

(16) Newspaper delivery boy.

Any other category, by whatever name called,

doing the work of the nature done by the

persons falling under the foregoing entries

The revised minimum rates of wages which shall be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette shall consist of:—

(a) Basic rates of wages as set out in Column (3) of the Schedule, Annexed to this notification and payable to the categories of employees mentioned against them in Column (2) thereof; and

(b) In addition to the minimum rates of basic wages as specified in Column (3) of the above Schedule, the special allowance (Variable Dearness Allowance) of Rs. 105/- shall be paid, which shall be further calculated, adjusted and notified by the Commissioner, Labour and Employment, with prior approval of the Government, after every six months i.e. on the 1st day of October and 1st day of April, of every year based on the average All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2001=100) for the period from January to June and July to December of the preceding period respectively at the rate of 0.95 paise for every point rise or fall beyond 379 points of All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers base year 2001=100.

Explanation:

(I) (a) Zone 'A' shall comprise the areas within the limits of the Corporation of the City of Panaji and Municipal limits of Margao, Vasco, Mapusa, Ponda, Bicholim, Cuncolim, Quepem,1776 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 19 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 11TH AUGUST, 2023 Curchorem, Sanguem, Canacona, Pernem, Valpoi, Sanquelim and the establishments located in the Industrial Estates set up by the Industrial Development Corporation or Economic Development Corporation, Panaji, or any other statutory organization/corporation.

(b) Zone 'B' shall comprise all other places in the State of Goa not covered under Zone 'A'.

(II) (a) Unskilled work is one, which involves simple operation requiring no skill or experience on the job.

(b) Semi skilled work is one which involves skill or competence acquired through experience on the job and which is capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory.

(c) Skilled work is one, which involves skill or competence acquired through experience on the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institution and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment.

(III) The minimum rates of wages shall be applicable to employees engaged by the principal employer or contractor or sub-contractor, etc.

(IV) Male, female and transgender workers shall be paid the same rates of wages revised for the category and for similar work.

(V) In case of employees employed on piece rate basis, the minimum rates of wages payable to them shall be at a rate not less than the minimum rates of wages revised for the class/ /category to which he belongs under this Notification.

(VI) The minimum rates of wages payable to adolescent shall be the same as payable to an adult, revised under this Notification.

(VII) The monthly rate of minimum wages payable to an employee employed in any category, in respect of which, daily rate of minimum wages is revised, shall be computed by multiplying the daily rate by 26.

(VIII) The minimum rates of wages include the wages for weekly day of rest.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vivek Naik, Under Secretary (Labour).

Porvorim, 10th August, 2023.

_____

Notification

24/21/2009-LAB-III/(02)/552

Whereas, the Notification which is proposed to be issued by the Government of Goa under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009- -LAB–II (19) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7, dated 24th May, 2016, for revising the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely, "Employment in any residential hotel, restaurant or eating house", was published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act (hereinafter called the "said proposal"), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette;

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And whereas, the said Official Gazette was made available to the public on 10-11-2022;

And whereas, objections and suggestions received from the public on the said proposal have been considered by the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act and the Government.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of l948), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (19) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7, dated 24th May, 2016, the Government of Goa, after considering the advice of the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, hereby revises, with effect from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette, the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely "Employment in any residential hotel, restaurant or eating house", as shown in the Schedule below:—

S C H E D U L E

Sr. No. Details of categories Minimum rates of basic wages per day

Zone 'A' Zone 'B' Zone 'C' (1)

(2)

(3) (4) (5) (I) SKILLED

(1) Cook or Head Cook Rs. 528/- Rs. 525/- Rs. 523/- (2) Achari

per day per day per day (3) Maharaj

(4) Basoya

(5) Ustad

(6) Bavarchi

(7) Khansama

(8) Manager

(9) Accountant

(10) Sweet meat maker of Farsan-maker

(Malwalla)

(11) Clerk

(12) Telephone Operator

(13) Electrician

(14) Tailor

(15) Carpenter

(16) Head Pantryman

(17) Gardener who is doing the work of planting

(18) Receptionist (qualified such as holding S.S.C.

or other equivalent examination certificate)

(19) House Keeper

(20) Head Waiter

(21) Butler

(22) Supervisor

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(2)

(3) (4) (5)

Rs. 528/- Rs. 525/- Rs. 523/- per day per day per day (24) Cashier (25) Head Baker (26) Mistry

(27) Store Keeper

(28) Barman

Employees, by whatever names called, doing

the work of nature done by persons falling

under the foregoing entries.

(II) SEMI-SKILLED

(1) Assistant Manager Rs. 473/- Rs. 470/- Rs. 468/- (2) Assistant Malwala

per day per day per day (3) Samosa-Wala

(4) General Workers (relieved or one attend to two

or more duties of semi-skilled categories)

(5) Rotiwala

(6) Chapatiwala

(7) Puriwala

(8) Dosawala

(9) Tandur-Rotiwala

(10) Bhajiwala

(11) Ice-cream wala (Ice-cream proper one who

takes out ice-cream and aerated waters)

(12) Pantryman (one who prepares sandwiches,

toasts, faloodas, omlette etc.)

(13) Mandiwala-cum-coffee/tea make

(14) Liftman

(15) Handiwala (Asst. Cook)

(16) Wireman

(17) Asst. Cook

(18) Billard Maker

(19) Standwala (Tek Maker)

(20) Market Man

(21) Boiler Man

(22) Fountain Barman

(23) Pumpman

(24) Gas Filer

(25) Fountainman (who prepares syrups, ice-cream, fruits salad etc.)

(26) Falooda Maker

(27) Syrup Maker

(28) Lassewala-cum-salesman

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(2)

(3) (4) (5) (30) Vendor (who keeps accounts) Rs. 473/- Rs. 470/- Rs. 468/- (31) Orderwala (shouting bill or writing bills) per day per day per day (32) Kabab Seelwala

(33) Bhelpuriwala

(34) Floor Waiter

(III) UNSKILLED

(1) Gaze boy

Rs. 412/- Rs. 409/- Rs. 407/- (2) Game boy

per day per day per day (3) Bell boy

(4) Page boy

(5) Room boy

(6) Tea boy

(7) Class boy

(8) Dish boy

(9) Water boy

(10) Order boy

(11) Pantry boy

(12) Kitchen boy

(13) Office boy

(14) Message boy

(15) Soda Fountain boy

(16) Sweeper

(17) Cleaner

(18) Hamal

(19) Jamadar

(20) Coolie

(21) Mazdoor

(22) Gadi

(23) Chokra

(24) Boy

(25) Pantewala Panikachem burwala

(26) Paniwala

(27) Cupwala

(28) Dishwala

(29) Boadiwala

(30) Horiwala

(31) Kholiwala (room boy not doing the work of waiter)

(32) Madani wala (one who fills the dishes)

(33) Lassiwala

(34) Orderwala

(35) Phatakwala

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(2)

(3) (4) (5) (37) Waterman

Rs. 412/- Rs. 409/- Rs. 407/- (38) Laundryman

per day per day per day (39) Chatniwala

(40) Lemonman

(41) Billard Boy

(42) Grain Cleaner (male or female)

(43) Miscellaneous workers (that is to say, workers doing all or some of the job of unskilled nature.

(44) Vendor or Bharwala not working on

commission basis and not entrusted with responsibility of accounts. Employees, by whatever names called, doing the work of the natured done by persons falling under the foregoing entries.

The revised minimum rates of wages which shall be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette shall consist of:—

(a) Basic rates of wages as set out in Column (3) of the Schedule, Annexed to this notification and payable to the categories of employees mentioned against them in Column (2) thereof; and

Explanation:

(1) (a) Zone A:— Comprises the area within the limits of the Corporation of the City of Panaji, and Municipalities, such as Margao, Vasco, Mapusa, Ponda, Cuncolim, Quepem, Curchorem, Sanguem, Canacona, Pernem, Valpoi, Sanquelim and Bicholim.

The rates of wages in respect of Zone A shall apply to workmen employed in any Star hotel irrespective of its Zonal location.

(b) Zone B:— Comprises the area within the limits of the places of Cansaulim, Assolna, Colva, Colvale, Baga, Calangute, Anjuna, Vagator, Morjim, Benaulim, Majorda, Mobor, Chopdem, Mandrem, Arambol and Cavelossim.

(2) (a) Unskilled work is one which involves simple operation requiring little or no skill or experience on the job.

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(b) Semi-skilled work is one, which involves skill or competence acquired through experience on the job and which is capable of being performed under the supervision and guidance of skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work.

(c) Skilled work is one, which involves skill or competence acquired through experience on the job or through training as an apprentice or in a technical or vocational Institute and performance of which calls for initiative and judgment.

(3) The minimum rates of wages are applicable to employees employed by the principal employer, contractors or sub-contractors, etc.

(4) Male, female and transgender workers shall be paid the same rates of wages revised for the same category and for equal work.

(5) In case of employees employed on piece rate basis, the minimum rates of wages payable to them shall be at the rate not less than the minimum rates of wages revised for the class/ /category to which they belong under this Notification.

(6) The monthly rate of minimum wages payable to an employee employed in any category, in respect of which, daily rate of minimum wages is revised, shall be computed by multiplying the daily rate by 26.

(7) The minimum rates of wages include the wages for weekly day of rest.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vivek Naik, Under Secretary (Labour).

Porvorim, 10th August, 2023.

_____

Notification

24/21/2009-LAB-III(03)/553

Whereas, the Notification which is proposed to be issued by the Government of Goa under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of l948) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009- -LAB–II (8) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7, dated 24th May, 2016, for revising the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely, "Employment in watch and ward", was published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act (hereinafter called the "said proposal"), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas, the said Official Gazette was made available to the public on 10-11-2022;

And whereas, objections and suggestions received from the public on the said proposal have been considered by the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act and the Government.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of l948), and in supersession of the Government1782 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 19 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 11TH AUGUST, 2023 Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (8) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7, dated 24th May, 2016, the Government of Goa, after considering the advice of the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, hereby revises, with effect from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette, the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely "Employment in watch and ward", as shown in the Schedule below:—

S C H E D U L E

Sr. No. Details of categories Minimum rates of basic wages per day (1)

(2)

(3)

(I) UNSKILLED

(1) Chowkidar

Rs. 407/- per day (2) Watchman

Employees with any other designation which

falls within the ambit of the foregoing entries

and which when compared to their skill, are

not considered as semi-skilled workers.

(II) SEMI–SKILLED

(1) Security Guard (without arms)

Rs. 468/- per day Employees with any other designation which

falls within the ambit of the foregoing entries

and shall include such designated employees

who in their skill are considered below a

skilled person.

(III) SKILLED

(1) Security Guard (with arms);

Rs. 523/- per day (2) Head Guards (fire fighting);

(3) Supervisory;

Any other category, by whatever name

called, which are of skilled nature.

The revised minimum rates of wages which shall be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette shall consist of:—

(a) Basic rates of wages as set out in Column (3) of the Schedule, Annexed to this notification and payable to the categories of employees mentioned against them in Column (2) thereof; and

(b) In addition to the minimum rates of basic wages as specified in column (3) of the above Schedule, the special allowance (Variable Dearness Allowance) of Rs. 105/- shall be paid, which shall be further calculated, adjusted and notified by the Commissioner, Labour and Employment, with prior approval of the Government, after every six months i.e. on the 1st day of October and 1st day of April, of every year based on the average All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2001=100) for the period from January to June and July to December of the preceding period respectively at the rate of 0.95 paise for every point rise or fall beyond 379 points of All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers base year 2001=100.

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Explanations:—

(1) Where, in any area/establishment of Scheduled employment, wages revised by this Notification are lower than the wages fixed/revised by the Central Government or by agreement/ settlement or contractor's regulations attached to the conditions of contract, the higher rated would be payable as minimum wages under this Notification.

(2) The minimum rates of wages are applicable to employees engaged by the principal employer, contractor or sub-contractor.

(3) In case of employees employed on part-time basis, the minimum rates of wages payable shall be at a rate not less than the minimum rates revised under this Notification.

(4) An ex-serviceman employed as security guard (with arms or without arms) shall fall in the respective skilled or semi-skilled category, as the case may be, and a security guard who is a non-ex-serviceman, whether called Chowkidar or Watchman, shall fall in the unskilled category unless he is categorized as skilled or semi-skilled by the concerned employer.

(5) Male, female and transgender workers shall be paid the same rates of wages revised for the category and for similar work.

(6) In case of employees employed on piece rate basis, the minimum rates payable to him shall be at a rate not less than the minimum rates of wages as revised for the class/category to which he belongs under this Notification.

(7) The monthly rate of minimum wages payable to an employee employed in any category, in respect of which, daily rate of minimum wages is revised, shall be computed by multiplying the daily rate by 26.

(8) The minimum rates of wages include the wages for weekly day of rest.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vivek Naik, Under Secretary (Labour).

Porvorim, 10th August, 2023.

_____

Notification

24/21/2009-LAB-III(04)/554

Whereas, the Notification which is proposed to be issued by the Government of Goa under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of l948) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009- -LAB–II (13) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7 dated 24th May, 2016, for revising the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely, "Employment in any Commercial or industrial establishment engaged in commercial, manufacturing and service activities, other than that covered under any of the other entries contained in the Schedule", was published as required by clause (b) of sub- section (1) of section 5 of the said Act (hereinafter called the "said proposal"), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette;

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And whereas, the said Official Gazette was made available to the public on 10-11-2022;

And whereas, objections and suggestions received from the public on the said proposal have been considered by the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act and the Government.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of l948), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (13) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7, dated 24th May, 2016, the Government of Goa, after considering the advice of the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, hereby revises, with effect from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette, the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely "Employment in any Commercial or industrial establishment engaged in commercial, manufacturing and service activities, other than that covered under any of the other entries contained in the Schedule",as shown in the Schedule below:—

S C H E D U L E

Sr. No. Details of categories Minimum rates of basic wages per day (1)

(2)

(3)

(I) Unskilled

Rs. 407/- per day (II) Semi-skilled

Rs. 468/- per day (III) Skilled

Rs. 523/- per day (IV) Highly-Skilled

Rs. 565/- per day (V) Clerical

Rs. 523/- per day

The revised minimum rates of wages which shall be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette shall consist of:—

(a) Basic rates of wages as set out in Column (3) of the Schedule, annexed to this notification and payable to the categories of employees mentioned against them in Column (2) thereof; and

Explanation:

(1) (a) Unskilled:— Unskilled work is one which involves simple operation requiring no skill and includes workmen such as labourers, helpers, sweepers, hamals/coolies, etc.

(b) Semi-Skilled:— Semi-skilled work is one, which involves skill or competence acquired through experience on the job and which is capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of skilled employees and includes unskilled supervisory.

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(c) Skilled:— Skilled workmen shall include all the categories other than unskilled, unless they are declared as semi-skilled.

(d) Highly Skilled:— Highly skilled means work which calls for high degree of perfection and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practical work experience for long years and also requires of a worker to assume full responsibility for his judgment or decision involved in the execution of these tasks.

(2) Where, in any area/establishment of Scheduled employment, wages revised by this Notification are lower than the wages fixed/revised by the Central Government or by Agreement/settlement or contractor's regulations attached to the conditions of contract, the higher rates would be payable as minimum wages under this Notification.

(3) The minimum rates of wages are applicable to employees engaged by the principal employer, contractor or sub-contractor.

(4) Male, female and transgender workers have to be paid the same rates of wages as revised for the particular category and for equal work.

(5) In case of employee employed on piece-rate basis, the minimum rates of wages payable shall be at the rate not less than the minimum rate revised under this Notification.

(6) The monthly rate of minimum wages payable to an employee employed in any category, inrespect of which, daily rate of minimum wages is revised, shall be computed by multiplying the daily rate by 26.

(7) The minimum rates of wages include the wages for weekly day of rest.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vivek Naik, Under Secretary (Labour).

Porvorim, 10th August, 2023.

_____

Notification

24/21/2009-LAB-III(05)/555

Whereas, the Notification which is proposed to be issued by the Government of Goa under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of l948) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009- -LAB–II (14) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7, dated 24th May, 2016, for revising the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely, "(i) Employment in construction or maintenance of roads or in building operators (ii) Stone breaking and stone crushing; and (iii) Maintenance of building", was published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act (hereinafter called the "said proposal"), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas, the said Official Gazette was made available to the public on 10-11-2022;

And whereas, objections and suggestions received from the public on the said proposal have been considered by the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act and the Government.

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Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause(i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of l948), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (14) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7, dated 24th May, 2016, the Government of Goa, after considering the advice of the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, hereby revises, with effect from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette, the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely "(i) Employment in construction or maintenance of roads or in building operators (ii) Stone breaking and stone crushing; and (iii) Maintenance of building", as shown in the Schedule below:—

S C H E D U L E

Sr. No. Details of categories Minimum rates of basic wages per day (1)

(2)

(3)

(I) UNSKILLED

(1) Belder

Rs. 407/- per day (2) Brick moulder

(3) Chainman

(4) Chowkidar (5) Cleaner

(6) Gardener

(7) Driver with handcart

(8) Hedge cutter

(9) Mali

(10) Slinger

(11) Peon

(12) Sewer man

(13) Title Turner

(14) Bhisti

(15) Bullock Cart driver

(16) Coolie

(17) Hamal

(18) Khalasi

(19) Labourer

(20) Manai

(21) Mazdoor

(22) Sweeper

(23) Watchman

(24) Water Carrier

(25) Bajri Spreader

(26) Beatr Woman

(27) Bellow Woman

(28) Buckerman

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(2)

(3)

(30) Cartman

Rs. 407/- per day

(31) Caretaker(Bridge)

(32) Cleaner

(33) Concrete (handmixer)

(34) Draffadar

(35) Driver (bullock)

(36) Flag Man

(37) Gangman

(38) Kamin

(39) Gate Man

(40) Kamp man

(41) Searcher

(42) Signal Man

(43) Striker

(44) Trolly man

(45) Valve Controller

(46) Wodeder man

(47) Berryman

(48) Mucchers, Jamdars

(49) Singers

Any other category by whatever name called which are of unskilled nature.

(II) SEMI-SKILLED/UNSKILLED SUPERVISORY

(1) Brick Layer (Class II)

Rs. 468/- per day

(2) Cook

(3) Carpenter

(4) Driller (hole rock)

(5) Driller

(6) Excavator

(7) Fitter (Assistant Semi-skilled)

(8) Head Surveyor

(9) Blacksmith

(10) Mason (brick layer, second class)

(11) Quarryman

(12) Quarry operator

(13) Male (Blacksmith Carpenter)

(14) Stone breaker

(15) Stoneman

(16) Stonecutter (Higher Grade)

(17) Upholstered (Grade II)

(18) Sewer Layer (1st Class and Hatcher)

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(2)

(3)

(20) Bhisti (with mask)

Rs. 468/- per day (21) Belder

(22) Artisan Helper

(23) Brick/Tile Moulder

(24) Cane Weaver

(25) Charpoy/Stringer

(26) Cleaner (Truck Roller Concrete Mixer etc.)

(27) Colour/White Washer

(28) Cane Man

(29) Daftri

(30) Fireman

(31) Glazier

(32) Fitter

(33) Head Chowkidar

(34) Bhandhari

(35) Mate

(36) Mazdoor

(37) Pump Attendant

(38) Sprayman (Bitumen,Tar,etc.)

(39) Stone Cutter

(40) Tinsmith

(41) Farrash

(42) Mukadam

(43) Laboratory Boy

(44) Racjam

(45) Balshawala

(46) Bhisti

(47) Cane Weaver

(48) Chain Man (Head)

(49) Driller

(50) Driller (Hole Rock)

(51) Fireman

(52) Gate Keeper

(53) Grinder

(54) Garser-cum-Fireman

(55) Hammerman

(56) Jamadar

(57) Oilman

(58) Storeman

(59) Boilerman

Any other category, by whatever name called, which are of semi-skilled nature.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

(III) SKILLED

(1) Assistant Artist. Painter

Rs. 523/- per day

(2) Armature Winder (Grade II)

(3) Mistry Grade I

(4) Oil Painter Class I

(5) Plumber Licensed, Class I

(6) Mason(Plaster of Paris Wall)

(7) Brick Layer Mason(Class I)

(8) Blacksmith (Class I)

(9) Carpenter (Class I)

(10) Concrete Mixer Maker

(11) Concrete Mixer Operator

(12) Driver (Road Roller, Concrete Mixer Truck)

(13) Driver (Motor Vehicle)

(14) Driver (Truck, Diesel Engine)

(15) Distemperer

(16) Electrician

(17) Headman (Wall sinking)

(18) Mason(Stone Work)

(19) Mistri

(20) Gladier

(21) Lineman

(22) Machinist

(23) Mechanic

(24) Meter Reader

(25) Moulder

(26) Head Cook

(27) Operator (Cinema Projector Compressor,

Crane Dumper, Excavator, Generator, Pump Tractor, vibrator etc.)

(28) Plaster

(29) Plumber

(30) Driver

(31) Pumpman

(32) Pump engine driver

(33) Stone Cutter (Class I)

(34) Upholsterer

(35) Stone Chiseller

(36) Painter (Oil painter Class II, letter writer)

(37) Fitter

(38) Tinsmith

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(2)

(3)

(40) White Washer (Grade I)

Rs. 523/- per day (41) Trademan

(42) Turner

(43) Work Assistant

(44) Tracer Technical Assistant

(45) Tracer

(46) Technical Assistant

(47) Cabinet maker

(48) Moulder (Brick tiles)

(49) Road inspector

(50) Panmon

(51) Navgani

(52) Typrex Vulcaniser

(IV) HIGHLY SKILLED

(1) Mason (plaster of Paris ornamental

Rs. 565/- per day work and ceiling)

(2) Painter (Artist First Class) (3) Foreman

(4) Assistant Foreman

(5) Armature (Winder Grade I)

(6) Furniture Carpenter

(7) Fitter

(8) Head Mistri

(9) Highly skilled electrician

(10) Head Plumber

(11) Head Mechanic

(12) Mason (Stone work ornamental)

(13) Tinsmith

(14) Welder

(15) Wireman (Grade I)

(16) Welder-cum-fitter

(17) Decorator

(18) Air-conditioner

Any other category, by whatever name

called involving work of highly skilled nature.

(V) CLERICAL

(1) Clerk

Rs. 523/- per day (2) Commuter

(3) Store Clerk

(4) Store issue

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(2)

(3)

(6) Store Keeper (Grade I, II, etc.)

Rs. 523/- per day

(7) Tally Clerk

(8) Time Keeper

(9) Tool Keeper

(10) Telephone Operator

(11) Typist

(12) Computer

(VI) SUPERVISORY

(1) Section Officer/Junior Engineers

Rs. 523/- per day

(2) Supervisor

(3) Overseer

Any other category, by whatever name called, which are of Clerical nature.

(VII) SPECIAL

(1) Bullock-Cart Man with double Bullocks Rs. 407/- per day

(2) Bullock-Cart Man with single Bullock.

The revised minimum rates of wages which shall be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette shall consist of:—

(a) Basic rates of wages as set out in Column (3) of the Schedule, annexed to this notification and payable to the categories of employees mentioned against them in Column (2) thereof; and

Explanation:

(1) Where, in any area/establishment in the Scheduled employment, wages revised by this Notification are lower than the wages fixed/revised by the Central Government or by agreement/ settlement or contractor's regulation attached to the conditions of contract, the higher rates would be payable as minimum wages under Notification.

(2)(a) Unskilled work is one which involves simple operation requiring little or no skill or experience on the job;

(b) Semi-skilled work is one, which involves skill or competence acquired through experience on the job and which is capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work.

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

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(3) The minimum rates of wages are applicable to employees engaged by the principal employer or contractor or sub-contractor, etc.

(4) Male, female and transgender workers shall be paid the same rates of wages revised for the same category and for equal work.

(5) In case of employee employed on piece-rate basis, the minimum rates of wages payable to him shall be at a rate not less than the minimum rates of wages revised for the class/category to which he belongs under this Notification.

(6) The monthly rate of minimum wages payable to an employee employed in any category, inrespect of which, daily rate of minimum wages is revised, shall be computed by multiplying the daily rate by 26.

(7) The minimum rates of wages include the wages for weekly day of rest.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vivek Naik, Under Secretary (Labour).

Porvorim, 10th August, 2023.

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Notification

24/21/2009-LAB-III/(06)/556

Whereas, the Notification which is proposed to be issued by the Government of Goa under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009- -LAB–II (3) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7 dated 24th May, 2016, for revising the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely, "Employment in pharmaceutical industry and Units engaged in the manufacture, sale and distribution of medicines and pharmaceutical products", was published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act (hereinafter called the "said proposal"), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas, the said Official Gazette was made available to the public on 10-11-2022;

And whereas, objections and suggestions received from the public on the said proposal have been considered by the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act and the Government.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (3) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7 dated 24th May, 2016, the Government of Goa, after considering the advice of the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, hereby revises, with effect from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette, the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely "Employment in pharmaceutical industry and Units1793 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 19 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 11TH AUGUST, 2023 engaged in the manufacture, sale and distribution of medicines and pharmaceutical products", as shown in the Schedule below:—

S C H E D U L E

Sr. No. Details of categories Minimum rates of basic wages per day (1)

(2)

(3)

(I) Unskilled

Rs. 407/- per day

(II) Semi-skilled

Rs. 468/- per day

(III) Skilled

Rs. 523/- per day

(IV) Highly skilled/Supervisory Rs. 565/- per day

(V) Clerical

Rs. 523/- per day

The revised minimum rates of wages which shall be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette shall consist of:—

(a) Basic rates of wages as set out in Column (3) of the Schedule, annexed to this notification and payable to the categories of employees mentioned against them in Column (2) thereof; and

Explanation:

(1) (a) Unskilled work is one which involves simple operation requiring no skill or experience of the job.

(b) Semi-skilled work is one, which involves skill or competence acquired through experience on the job or through training as apprentice or in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment.

(c) Skilled work is one, which involves skill or competence acquired through training as an apprentice or in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment.

(d) Highly skilled means work which calls for degree or perfection and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practical work experience for long years and also requires of a worker to assume full responsibility for his judgment or decision involved in the execution of these tasks.

(2) The minimum rates of wages shall be applicable to employees engaged by the principal employer or contractor or sub-contractor, etc. working in their employment.

(3) Male, female and transgender workers shall be paid the same rates of wages as revised for the same category and for equal work.

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(4) Incase of employees employed on piece-rate basis, the minimum rates of wages payable shall be at a rate not less than the minimum rates revised under this Notification.

(5) The monthly rate of minimum wages payable to an employee employed in any category, in respect of which, daily rate of minimum wages is revised, shall be computed by multiplying the daily rate by 26.

(6) The minimum rates of wages include the wages for weekly day of rest.

(7) Where, in any area/establishment of Scheduled employment, wages revised by this Notification are lower than the wages fixed/revised by the Central Government or by Agreement/settlement or contractor's regulations attached to the conditions of contract, the higher rates would be payable as minimum wages under this Notification.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vivek Naik, Under Secretary (Labour).

Porvorim, 10th August, 2023.

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Notification

24/21/2009-LAB-III/(07)/557

Whereas, the Notification which is proposed to be issued by the Government of Goa under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009- -LAB–II (11) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7 dated 24th May, 2016, for revising the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely, "Employment in Cashew Factories and Establishments", was published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act (hereinafter called the "said proposal"), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas, the said Official Gazette was made available to the public on 10-11-2022;

And whereas, objections and suggestions received from the public on the said proposal have been considered by the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act and the Government.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (11) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7 dated 24th May, 2016, the Government of Goa, after considering the advice of the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, hereby revises, with effect from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette, the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely "Employment in Cashew Factories and Establishments", as shown in the Schedule below:—

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S C H E D U L E

Sr. No. Details of categories Minimum rates of basic wages per day (1)

(2)

(3)

CATEGORY–I

I. (1) Grader

Rs. 407/- per day with a workload

of 100 kg. per day

(2) Roaster

(3) Packer

(4) Soldere

(5) Dryer (bhattiwala)

(6) Soaker

(7) Carpenter

(8) Stencillor

(9) Bag Carriers

(10) General Workers

(11) Peon

(12) Watchman

All other employees, by whatever name called, doing the work analogous to the work done by the category of employee specified from Sr. No. (2) to (12) above.

(13) Supervisory (Grading)

Rs. 523/- per day

All other employees, by whatever name called, doing the work analogous to the work done by the category of employee specified at Sr. No. (13) above.

(14) Clerk (with qualification S.S.C.E. and above) Rs. 523/- per day

(15) Typist

(16) Cashier

(17) Storekeeper

Any other employee doing clerical or any other work analogous to the work done by the categories of employees from Serial Nos. (14) to (17) above.

(18) Driver

(19) Peeler

(20) Sheller

Rs. 20.35 per kgs. with the work load of 20 kgs. of unbroken kernels for 8 hours, subject, however that, only 78% of such wages shall be payable if the said work load is not completed within said eight hours.

The revised minimum rates of wages which shall be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette shall consist of:—

(a) Basic rates of wages as set out in Column (3) of the Schedule, annexed to this notification and payable to the categories of employees mentioned against them in Column (2) thereof; and 1796 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 19 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 11TH AUGUST, 2023

Explanations:

(1) Where, in any area/establishment of Scheduled employment, wages revised under this Notification are lower than the wages fixed by the Central Government or by agreement or contract or contractor's regulations attached to the conditions of contract, the higher rate would be payable as minimum wages under this Notification.

(2) The minimum rates of wages are applicable to employees engaged by the principal employer or contractor or sub-contractor, etc.

(3) Male, female and transgender workers shall be paid have to be paid the same rates of wages revised for the category and for equal work.

(4) Where part time workers are employed, they should be paid pro-rata wages in accordance with the number of hours of work done.

(5) In case of employees employed on piece-rate basis, the minimum rates of wages payable to them shall be at the rate not less than the minimum rates of wages revised for class/category, to which he/she belongs under this Notification.

(7) The minimum rates of wages include the wages for weekly day of rest.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vivek Naik, Under Secretary (Labour).

Porvorim, 10th August, 2023.

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Notification

24/21/2009-LAB-III/(08)/558

Whereas, the Notification which is proposed to be issued by the Government of Goa under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009- -LAB–II (5) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7, dated 24th May, 2016, for revising the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely, "Employment in Cinema Exhibition Industry", was published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act (hereinafter called the "said proposal"), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas, the said Official Gazette was made available to the public on 10-11-2022;

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And whereas, objections and suggestions received from the public on the said proposal have been considered by the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act and the Government.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of l948), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (5) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7, dated 24th May, 2016, the Government of Goa, after considering the advice of the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, hereby revises, with effect from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette, the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely "Employment in Cinema Exhibition Industry", as shown in the Schedule below:—

S C H E D U L E

Sr. No. Details of categories Minimum rates of basic wages per day (1)

(2)

(3)

CATEGORY–I

(1) Manager

Rs. 565/- per day

(2) Head Clerk

(3) Auditor

(4) Head Operator/Chief Operator/First Operator

(5) Head Air-Conditioning Operator

Any other employee, by whatever name called, but doing the work of the nature

done by persons falling under this category.

CATEGORY–II

(1) Assistant Manager

Rs. 523/- per day

(2) Supervisor

(3) Stenographer

(4) Clerk

(5) Telephone Operator

(6) Typist

(7) Wireman

(8) Car/Van Driver

(9) Operator

(10) Electrician

(11) Storekeeper

(12) Store Clerk

Any other employee, by whatever name called, but doing the work of the nature done by persons falling under this category.

CATEGORY–III

(1) Assistant Operator

Rs. 468/-per day

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(2)

(3)

(3) Carpenter

Rs. 468/- per day

(4) Tinsmith

(5) Painter/Artist

(6) Winder/Rewinder/Cabin Boy

(7) Booking Clerk

(8) Assistant Store-keeper

CATEGORY–IV

(1) Door Keeper

Rs. 407/- per day

(2) Caretaker

(3) Reliever

(4) Lift-man

(5) Watchman

(6) Oilman

(7) Hamal

(8) Helper

(9) Battery Boy

(10) Posterman

(11) Sweeper

(12) Cleaner

(13) Mali

(14) Gardener

(15) Peon

(16) Office Boy

(17) Cycle Stand Boy

(18) Handbill Boy

(19) Attendant

(20) Messenger

(21) Announcer

(22) Scavenger

(23) Manai/Labourer

(24) Polishwala

The revised minimum rates of wages which shall be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette shall consist of:—

(a) Basic rates of wages as set out in Column (3) of the Schedule, Annexed to this notification and payable to the categories of employees mentioned against them in Column (2) thereof; and

(b) In addition to the minimum rates of basic wages as specified in Column (3) of the above Schedule, the special allowance (Variable Dearness Allowance) of Rs. 105/- shall be paid, which1799 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 19 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 11TH AUGUST, 2023 shall be further calculated, adjusted and notified by the Commissioner, Labour and Employment, with prior approval of the Government, after every six months i.e. on the 1st day of October and 1st day of April, of every year based on the average All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2001=100) for the period from January to June and July to December of the preceding period respectively at the rate of 0.95 paise for every point rise or fall beyond 379 points of All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers base year 2001=100.

Explanations:

(1) Where, in any area/establishment of Scheduled employment, wages revised under this Notification are lower than the wages fixed/revised by the Central Government or by agreement or settlement or contract or contractors' regulation attached to the conditions of contract, the higher rate would be payable as minimum wages under this Notification.

(2) The minimum rates of wages as revised under this notification are applicable to employees engaged by the principal employer or contractor or sub-contractor, etc.

(3) Male, female and transgender workers shall be paid the same rate of wages revised for the same category or for equal work.

(4) Where part time workers are employed, they should be paid pro-rata wages in accordance with the number of hours of work done.

(5) In case of employees employed on piece rate basis, the minimum rates of wages payable to them shall be at the rate not less than minimum rates of wages revised for the class/category to which he/she belongs under this Notification.

(7) The minimum rates of wages include the wages for weekly day of rest.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vivek Naik, Under Secretary (Labour).

Porvorim, 10th August, 2023.

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Notification

24/21/2009-LAB-III/(09)/559

namely, "Employment in Units engaged in the manufacture, assembling of Electronic

Goods and Components and distribution and Sale of Electronic Products", was published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act (hereinafter called the "said proposal"), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas, the said Official Gazette was made available to the public on 10-11-2022;

And whereas, objections and suggestions received from the public on the said proposal have been considered by the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act and the Government.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (4) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7, dated 24th May, 2016, the Government of Goa, after considering the advice of the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, hereby revises, with effect from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette, the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely "Employment in Units engaged in the manufacture, assembling of Electronic Goods and Components and distribution and sale of Electronic Products", as shown in the Schedule below:–

S C H E D U L E

Sr. No. Details of categories Minimum rates of basic wages per day (1)

(2)

(3)

(I) Unskilled

Rs. 407/- per day

(II) Semi-skilled

Rs. 468/- per day

(III) Skilled

Rs. 523/- per day

(IV) Highly Skilled

Rs. 565/- per day

(V) Clerical

(i) Clerk/Typist

Rs. 523/- per day

The revised minimum rates of wages which shall be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette shall consist of:—

(a) Basic rates of wages as set out in Columns (3) of the Schedule, Annexed to this notification and payable to the categories of employees mentioned against them in Column (2) thereof;

and

(b) In addition to the minimum rates of basic wages as specified in column (3) of the above Schedule, the special allowance (Variable Dearness Allowance) of Rs. 105/- shall be paid, which shall be further calculated, adjusted and notified by the Commissioner, Labour and Employment, with prior approval of the Government, after every six months i.e. on the 1st1801 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 19 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 11TH AUGUST, 2023 day of October and 1st day of April, of every year based on the average All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2001=100) for the period from January to June and July to December of the preceding period respectively at the rate of 0.95 paise for every point rise or fall beyond 379 points of All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers base year 2001=100.

Explanation:

(1) Where, in any area/establishment of Scheduled employment the rates of wages revised under this Notification are lower than the rates of wages fixed by agreement/settlement or contract or contractors regulation attached to the conditions of contract, the higher rates would be payable as minimum wages under this Notification.

(2) The minimum rates of wages, revised under this Notification are applicable to employees engaged by the principal employer or contractor or sub-contract or, etc.

(3) Male, female and transgender workers have to be paid the same rates of wages revised for the same category and for equal work.

(4) In case of employees employed on piece-rate basis, the minimum rates of wages payable to them shall be at rate not less than the minimum rates of wages revised for the class/ category to which he belongs under this Notification.

(5) (a) Unskilled work is done which involves simple operation requiring little or no skill or experience of the job.

The minimum rates of wages include the wages for weekly day of rest.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vivek Naik, Under Secretary (Labour).

Porvorim, 10th August, 2023.

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Notification

24/21/2009-LAB-III/(10)/560

Whereas, the Notification which is proposed to be issued by the Government of Goa under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (15) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7, dated 24th May, 2016, for revising the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely, "Employment in Automobile Repairing Workshops and Garages", was published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act (hereinafter called the "said proposal"), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas, the said Official Gazette was made available to the public on 10-11-2022;

And whereas, objections and suggestions received from the public on the said proposal have been considered by the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act and the Government.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (15) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7, dated 24th May, 2016, the Government of Goa, after considering the advice of the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, hereby revises, with effect from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette, the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely "Employment in Automobile Repairing Workshops and Garages", as shown in the Schedule below:—

SCHEDULE

Sr. No. Details of categories Minimum rates of basic wages per day

(1)

(2)

(3)

(I) SUPERVISORY AND HIGHLY SKILLED STAFF

(1) Manager

Rs. 565/- per day

(2) Engineer

(3) Foreman

(4) Head Clerk

(5) Head Mechanic

(6) Accountant

(II) MECHANIC GRADE

(1) Engine Mechanic

Rs. 523/- per day (2) Fitters

(3) Machinist

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(2)

(3)

(5) Tinsmith

Rs. 523/- per day

(6) Carpenter

(7) Electrician

(8) Welder

(9) Blacksmith

(10) Borer

(11) Auto-Electrician

(12) Vulcanizer

(13) Driller

(III) GENERAL STAFF

(1) Assistant Accountant

Rs. 523/- per day

(2) Clerk

(3) Typist

(4) Cashier

(5) Telephone Operator

(6) Store Keeper

(7) Sales Man

(8) Time Keeper

(9) Bill Collector

(10) Driver

(11) Booking Clerk

(12) Store Clerk

(13) Steno-Typist

(14) Tally Clerk

(15) Receptionist

(16) Supervisor

(17) Assistant Electrician (Grade-I) Rs. 468/- per day

(18) Assistant Mechanic (Grade-I)

(19) Assistant Fitter (Grade-I)

(20) Assistant Blacksmith (Grade-I)

(21) Assistant Carpenter (Grade-I)

(22) Assistant Welder (Grade-I)

(23) Assistant Turner (Grade-I)

(24) Assistant Machinist (Grade-I)

(25) Assistant Cushion Maker (Grade-I)

(26) Assistant Vulcanizer (Grade-I)

(27) Assistant Painter (Grade-I)

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(2)

(3)

(29) Assistant Sprayman (Grade-I)

Rs. 468/- per day (30) Assistant Batteryman (Grade-I)

(31) Assistant Tinsmith (Grade-I)

(32) Office Assistant (Grade-I)

(33) Assistant Electrician (Grade-II) Rs. 463/- per day (34) Assistant Mechanic (Grade-II)

(35) Assistant Fitter (Grade-II)

(36) Assistant Blacksmith (Grade-II)

(37) Assistant Carpenter (Grade-II)

(38) Assistant Welder (Grade-II)

(39) Assistant Turner (Grade-II)

(40) Assistant Machinist (Grade-II)

(41) Assistant Cushion Maker (Grade-II)

(42) Assistant Vulcanizer (Grade-II)

(43) Assistant Painter (Grade-II)

(44) Assistant Boring Barman (Grade-II)

(45) Assistant Sprayman (Grade-II)

(46) Assistant Batteryman (Grade-II)

(47) Assistant Tinsmith (Grade-II)

(48) Office Assistant (Grade-II)

(IV) UNSKILLED

(1) Cleaner

Rs. 407/- per day (2) Mazdoor

(3) Coolie

(4) Sweeper

(5) Helper

(6) Peon

(7) Chowkidar

(8) Watchman

(9) Pump/Serviceman

(10) Vehicle Attendant

(11) Petrol Pump Attendant

(12) Office Boy

(13) Attendant

(14) Messenger

The revised minimum rates of wages which shall be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette shall consist of:-

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(a) Basic rates of wages as set out in Column (3) of the Schedule, Annexed to this notification and payable to the categories of employees mentioned against them in Column (2) thereof; and

Explanations:

(1) Where, in any area/establishment in the Scheduled employment, wages revised under this Notification are lower than the wages fixed/revised by the Central Government/Central Wage Board for Employment in Automobile Repairing Workshops and Garages or by agreement/settlement or contractor's regulations attached to the conditions of contractor, the higher rates would be payable as minimum wages under this Notification.

(2) (a) Unskilled work is one, which involves simple operation requiring little or no skill or experience on the job.

(b) Semi-skilled work is one, which involves skill, competence acquired through experience on the job and which is capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work.

(c) Highly skilled means work which calls for high degree of perfection and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practical work experience for long years and also requires of a worker to assume full responsibility for his judgment or decision involved in the execution of these tasks.

(3) Male, Female and Transgender workers shall be paid same rates of wages revised for the same category and for equal work.

(4) In case of employees employed on piece-rate basis, the minimum rates of wages payable to them shall be at a rate not less than the minimum rates of wages revised for the class/category to which they belong under this Notification.

(5) The minimum rates of wages payable to an adolescent, certified to work as an adult, shall be the same as an adult. In case, he or she is certified to work as an adolescent only, the rate of wages shall be the same as revised for adults.

(7) The minimum rates of wages include the wages for weekly day of rest.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vivek Naik, Under Secretary (Labour).

Porvorim, 10th August, 2023.

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Notification

24/21/2009-LAB-III/(11)/561

Whereas, the Notification which is proposed to be issued by the Government of Goa under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of l948) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (18) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7 dated 24th May, 2016, for revising the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely, "Employment in Public Motor Transport Undertaking and Employment in Private Motor Transport Undertaking", was published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act (hereinafter called the "said proposal"), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas, the said Official Gazette was made available to the public on 10-11-2022;

And whereas, objections and suggestions received from the public on the said proposal have been considered by the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act and the Government.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (18) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7, dated 24th May, 2016, the Government of Goa, after considering the advice of the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, hereby revises, with effect from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette, the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely "Employment in Public Motor Transport Undertaking and Employment in Private Motor Transport Undertaking",

as shown in the Schedule below:—

SCHEDULE

Sr. No. Details of categories Minimum rates of basic wages per day

(1)

(2)

(3)

(I) UNSKILLED

(1) Peon

Rs. 407/- per day

(2) Chowkidar

(3) Sweeper

(4) Porter

(5) Cleaner

(6) Helper

(7) Mazdoor

(8) Watchman

(9) Coolie

Any other category, by whatever name called, which is unskilled nature.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

(II) SEMI-SKILLED

(1) Electrician (Helper)

Rs. 468/- per day

(2) Mechanic (Helper)

(3) Fitter (Helper)

(4) Blacksmith (Helper)

(5) Carpenter (Helper)

(6) Welder (Helper)

(7) Turner (Helper)

(8) Machinist (Helper)

(9) Cushion Maker (Helper)

(10) Vulcanizer (Helper)

(11) Painter (Helper)

(12) Boring Barman

(13) Sprayman

(14) Conductor

Any other category, by whatever name called, which is of sem-skilled nature.

(III) SKILLED

(1) Mechanic

Rs. 523/- per day.

(2) Fitter

(3) Electrician

(4) Blacksmith

(5) Carpenter

(6) Welder

(7) Turner

(8) Boring Barman

(9) Machinist

(10) Cushion Maker

(11) Tinsmith

(12) Vulcanizer

(13) Painter

(14) Spray painter

(15) Re-trader

(16) Moulder

(17) Lineman

Any other category, by whatever name called, which is of skilled nature.

(IV) HIGHLY SKILLED

(A)

(1) Head Mechanic

Rs. 565/- per day

(2) Garage Supervisor

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(2)

(3)

(B)

Driver (light vehicle, passenger transport and bus) Rs. 560/- per day

(V) GENERAL STAFF

(A)

(1) Clerk

Rs. 523/- per day

(2) Typist

(3) Booking Clerk

(4) Store Clerk

(5) Store Keeper

(6) Ledger Keeper

(7) Steno Typist

(8) Receptionist

(9) Checker

(10) Cashier

(11) Account Clerk

(12) Time Keeper

(13) Telephone Operator

(14) Store Issuer

(15) Tally clerk

(B)

(1) Head Clerk

Rs. 565/- per day

(2) Auditor/Accountant

(3) Head Cashier

The revised minimum rates of wages which shall be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette shall consist of:-

(a) Basic rates of wages as set out in Column (3) of the Schedule, Annexed to this notification and payable to the categories of employees mentioned against them in Column (2) thereof; and

(b) In addition to the minimum rates of basic wages as specified in Column (3) of the above Schedule, the special allowance (Variable Dearness Allowance) of Rs.105/- shall be paid, which shall be further calculated, adjusted and notified by the Commissioner, Labour and Employment, with prior approval of the Government, after every six months i.e. on the 1st day of October and 1st day of April, of every year based on the average All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2001=100) for the period from January to June and July to December of the preceding period respectively at the rate of 0.95 paise for every point rise or fall beyond 379 points of All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers base year 2001=100.

Explanations :

(1) Where, in any area/establishment of Scheduled employment, wages revised by this Notification are lower than the wages fixed/revised by the Central Government or by1809 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 19 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 11TH AUGUST, 2023 agreement/settlement or contractor's regulations attached to the conditions of contract, the higher rates would be payable as minimum wages under this Notification.

(2) (a) Unskilled work is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or experience on the job.

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

(3) The minimum rates of wages are applicable to employees engaged by the principal employers or contractor/s or sub-contractor/s, etc.

(4) Male, female and transgender workers shall be paid the same rates of wages revised for the category and for similar work.

(5) In case of employees employed on piece rate basis, the minimum rates of wages payable to them shall be a rate not less than the minimum rates of wages revised for the class/category to which they belong under this Notification.

(7) The minimum rates of wages include the wages for weekly day of rest.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vivek Naik, Under Secretary (Labour).

Porvorim, 10th August, 2023.

________

Notification

24/21/2009-LAB-III/(12)/562

Whereas, the Notification which is proposed to be issued by the Government of Goa under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (7) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7, dated 24th May, 2016, for revising the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely, "Employment in private hospital, nursing homes, dispensaries, medical clinics, radiology, pathology laboratories, surgical clinics including such establishments where medical treatment is given to patients", was published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act (hereinafter called the "said proposal"), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas, the said Official Gazette was made available to the public on 10-11-2022;

And whereas, objections and suggestions received from the public on the said proposal have been considered by the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act and the Government.

1810 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 19 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 11TH AUGUST, 2023

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (7) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7, dated 24th May, 2016, the Government of Goa, after considering the advice of the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, hereby revises, with effect from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette, the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely "Employment in private hospital, nursing homes, dispensaries, medical clinics, radiology, pathology laboratories, surgical clinic including such establishments where medical treatment is given to patients", as shown in the Schedule below:–

SCHEDULE

Sr. No. Details of categories Basic rates of minimum wages per day

(1)

(2)

(3)

(I) HIGHLY SKILLED

(A)

(1) Secretary

Rs. 570/- per day

(2) Lab Technician

(3) X-Ray Technician

(4) Senior Physiotherapist

(5) Senior Occupational Therapist

(6) Medical and Psychiatrist Social Worker

(B)

(1) Assistant Manager

Rs. 565/- per day

(2) Head Clerk

(3) Supervisor

(4) Accountant (Senior)

(5) Steward

(6) Head Cook

Rs. 523/- per day

(7) Slimming Coach

(8) Junior Physician

(9) Ayurvedic Physician (Diploma)

(10) Homoco Physician (Diploma)

(11) Office Superintendent

(12) Auditor (Senior)

(13) Malaria Inspector (Senior)

(14) Senior Surveillance Inspector

(15) Treatment Organizer

(16) B.C.G. Team Leader

(II) SKILLED

(A)

(1) Home Sister

Rs. 523/- per day

(2) Theatre Sister

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(2)

(3)

(4) Public Health Nurse

Rs. 523/- per day

(5) Ward Sister

(6) Theatre Master

(7) Medico Social Worker

(8) Staff Nurse

(9) Health Visitor

(10) Dietician

(11) Senior Technical Asstt.

(12) Senior Technical Asstt. (Resp.)

(13) Senior Technical Asstt. (Nuclear)

(14) Senior Scientifical Asstt. (Endocrine)

(15) Scientifical Asstt. (Dial)

(16) Senior Scientifical Asstt. (Endlos)

(17) Senior Pharmacist

(18) Siomicroscopic

(19) Tutor Radiology

(20) Theatre Supervisor

(21) Tech. Supervisor (Lab)

(22) Senior Photographer

(23) Physiotherapist

(24) Occupation Therapist

(25) Chief Hospital Pharmacist

(26) Selection Grade Pharmacist

(27) Sanitary Inspector

(28) Audio Usual Technician

(29) Telephone Operator

(30) Field Assistant

(31) Blacksmith (Class I)

(32) Malaria Inspector

(33) Surveillance Inspector

(B)

(1) Assistant Home Sister

Rs. 518/- per day

(2) Assistant Theatre Sister

(3) Assistant Public Health Nurse

(4) Assistant Nursing Sister

(5) Assistant Medico Social Worker

(6) Assistant Chief Hospital Pharmacist

(7) Technical Asstt. Radiologist

(8) Technical Asstt. (CSSD)

(9) Technical (Bio-Chemistry)

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(2)

(3)

(11) Technical (Contechtlence)

Rs. 518/- per day

(12) Technical (B. Bank)

(13) Technical (Anaesthesia)

(14) Technical (Allergy-Clinic)

(15) Technical (Life Saving)

(16) Statistical Assistant

(17) Assistant Dietician

(18) Electrician

(19) Workshop Supervisor

(20) Radiographer Senior

(21) Theatre Technician

(22) E.C.G. Technician

(23) Technician

(24) Pharmacist

(25) Lab. Technician

(26) Dental Hygienist

(27) Dental Mechanic

(28) C.C.U. Assistant

(29) Urban Leprosy Assistant

(30) Telephone Monitor

(31) Artist

(32) Cook

(33) Tailor

(34) Compounder

(III) SEMI-SKILLED

(1) Dresser

Rs. 468/- per day

(2) Lab. Attendant

(3) C.S.S.D. Attendant

(4) Dark Room Attendant

(5) Senior Ward Orderlies

(6) Animal Attendant

(7) Auxiliary Nurse/Midwife

(8) Washerman (Dhobi)

(9) Barber (Hair Cuter)

(10) Optician

(11) Lin Operator

(12) Blacksmith

(IV) UNSKILLED

(1) Sweeper

Rs. 407/- per day

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(2)

(3)

(3) Ward Boy

Rs. 407/- per day

(4) Peon

(5) Ray Boy

(6) Laboratory Boy

(7) Dental Boy

(8) Ayas

(9) Mali

(10) Helper

(11) Laundry Boy

(12) Cook Mate

(13) Kitchen Mate

(14) Kitchen Servant

(15) Barber

(16) Attendant

(17) Table Maid/Ward Supplier

(18) Scavenger

(19) Gate Keeper

(20) Cleaner

(21) Woman Labourer

(22) Record Lifter

(23) Library Attendant

(24) Office Attendant

(25) Dark Room Attendant

(26) Van Cleaner

(27) Sampling Helper

(28) Night Watchman

(29) Helper (In Physiotherapy Section)

(30) Stretcher Bearer

(31) Female Attendant

(32) Utensil Worker

(33) Dish-in-action Attendant

(34) Mess Servant

(35) Caretaker

(36) Rice Cleaner (Women)

(V) CLERICAL

(1) Clerk/Office Attendant

Rs. 523/- per day

(2) Telephone Attendant

(3) Typist

(4) Cashier

(5) Steno Typist

(6) Reception1814 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 19 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 11TH AUGUST, 2023 The revised minimum rates of wages which shall be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette shall consist of:-

(a) Basic rates of wages as set out in Column (3) of the Schedule, Annexed to this notification and payable to the categories of employees mentioned against them in Column (2) thereof; and

Explanation:

(1) Where, in any area/establishment of Scheduled employment, wages revised under this Notification are lower than the wages fixed by the Central Government/Central Wages Board or by agreement/settlement or contract or contractors' regulations attached to the conditions of contract, than the higher rate would be payable as minimum wages under this Notification.

(2) (a) Unskilled work is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or experience of the job.

(3) The minimum wages revised under this Notification are applicable to employees engaged by the principal employer or contractors of sub-contractor, etc.

(4) Male, Female and Transgender workers have to be paid the same rates of wages as revised for the same category and for equal work.

(5) Incase of employee employed on piece-rate basis, the minimum rates payable to him shall be at a rate not less than the minimum rates of wages as revised for the class/category to which he belongs under this Notification.

(7) The minimum rates of wages include the wages for weekly day of rest.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vivek Naik, Under Secretary (Labour).

Porvorim, 10th August, 2023.

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Notification

24/21/2009-LAB-III/(13)/563

Whereas, the Notification which is proposed to be issued by the Government of Goa under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (9) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7 dated 24th May, 2016, for revising the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely, "Employment in any industry in which any process of printing by letterpress, lithography, photogravure or other similar work incidental to such process or book binding is carried on", was published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act (hereinafter called the "said proposal"), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas, the said Official Gazette was made available to the public on 10-11-2022;

And whereas, objections and suggestions received from the public on the said proposal have been considered by the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act and the Government.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (9) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7 dated 24th May, 2016, the Government of Goa, after considering the advice of the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, hereby revises, with effect from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette, the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely "Employment in any industry in which any process of printing by letterpress, lithography, photogravure or other similar work incidental to such process or book binding is carried on", as shown in the Schedule below:–

SCHEDULE

Sr. No. Details of categories Minimum rates of basic wages per day

(1)

(2)

(3)

(I) UNSKILLED

(1) Peon

Rs. 407/- per day

(2) Mazdoor

(3) Cleaner

(4) Helper

(5) Delivery Bagman

(6) Sweeper

(7) Head Operator

(8) Carpenter-Helper

(9) Stone Grinder1816 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 19 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 11TH AUGUST, 2023 (1)

(2)

(3)

(10) Rotary Baller

Rs. 407/- per day

(11) Store Baller

(12) Labourer (Manai)

(13) Cylinder Baller

Any other categories, by whatever names called, which are of unskilled nature.

(II) SEMI-SKILLED

(1) Assistant Camera Operator

Rs. 468/- per day

(2) Assistant Transfer Printer

(3) Assistant Etcher

(4) Letter Press Feeder

(5) Checker

(6) Distributor

(7) Packer

(8) Embossing Machineman

(9) Assistant Toucher

(10) Assistant Copy Paster

(11) Flat Bed Feeder

(12) Varnisher

(13) Wax Machineman

(14) Cold Powderer

(15) Wireman

(16) Type-cutter

(17) Nine-Baller

(18) Proof Puller

(19) Tally Pressman

(20) Type Dresser

(21) Roller Maker

(22) Roller Cutter

(23) Plate Grainer

(24) Knife Sharpner

(25) Ink Grinder

(26) Wire Stitcher

(27) Perforator

(28) Lable Puncher

(29) Rulling Machine Feeder

(30) Reaming Man

(31) Metal Caster

Any other categories, by whatever names called, which are of semi-skilled nature.

(III) SKILLED WORKERS

(1) Lino Operator

Rs. 523/- per day

(2) Mono Operator

(3) Lino Mechanic1817 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 19 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 11TH AUGUST, 2023 (1)

(2)

(3)

(4) Foreman

Rs. 523/- per day

(5) Head Proof Reader

(6) Sub Editor

(7) Reporter

(8) Offset Foreman

(9) Camera Operator

(10) Rotary Foreman

(11) Flatbed Operator

(12) Artist

(13) Ludio Operator

(14) Proof Reader

(15) Printer

(16) Hand Pressman

(17) Offset Plate Maker

(18) Copy Paster

(19) Punch Maker

(20) Electrician

(21) Assistant Foreman

(22) Cylinder Pressman

(23) Compositor

(24) Imposer

(25) Mono Caster

(26) Binder

(27) Cutter

(28) Carpenter

(29) Box Puncher

(30) Mounter

Any other categories, by whatever names called, which are of skilled nature.

(IV) GENERAL

(A)

(1) Head Clerk

Rs. 523/- per day

(2) Accountant

(3) Supervisor

(B)

(1) Clerk

Rs. 518/- per day

(2) Typist

(3) Cashier

(4) Telephone Operator

(5) Time Keeper

(6) Booking Clerks

(7) Receptionist

(8) Accounts Assistant

(9) Steno Typist

(10) Store Keeper1818 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 19 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 11TH AUGUST, 2023 The revised minimum rates of wages which shall be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette shall consist of:-

(a) Basic rates of wages as set out in Column (3) of the Schedule, Annexed to this notification and payable to the categories of employees mentioned against them in Column (2) thereof; and

Explanation:

(1) The wages for the categories specified in the Schedule are linked with the norms of work at Annexure 'A' hereto and revised accordingly. If any employee fails to complete his norm of work of 8 hours in a day, his wages can be proportionately deducted.

(2) Where, in any area/establishment of Scheduled employment, wages revised under this Notification are lower than the wages fixed/revised by the Central Government/Central Wage Board or by agreement, settlement or contract or contractors regulations attached to the conditions of contract, than the higher wages would be payable as minimum wages under this Notification.

(3) (a) Unskilled work is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or experience on the job.

(c) Skilled work is one which involves skill or competence acquired through training as an apprentice or in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment.

(4) The minimum rates of wages are applicable to employees engaged by the principal employer/s or contractors or sub-contractors, etc.

(5) Male, Female and Transgender employee shall be paid the same rates of wages revised for the same category and for equal work.

(6) In case of employees employed on piece rate basis, the minimum rates of wages payable to them shall be at a rate not less than the minimum rates of wages revised for the class/category, to which he belongs under this Notification.

(8) The minimum rates of wages include the wages for weekly day of rest.

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ANNEXURE 'A'

Norms of Work

Sr. No. Category Mode of Work Minimum daily Production (1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(1) Mono-Operator 12 points English 40.000 cms.

12 points Devanagri 25.000 cms.

(2) Mono-Caster —do— 42.000 cms.

42.000 cms.

(3) Page Making 20x26 cent 2 Forms.

20x30 cent 16 pages

(4) Imposer 20x30 cent 16 pages 5 Forms.

(5) Line-Operator 12 points English 30.000 cms.

(6) Hand Composing 12 points English 3.000 corrected cms. 2.000 (with Distribution) 12 points Devanagri

(Akand Types) corrected cms. 12 points Devanagri 1.600 corrected cms. (Degree Types)

(7) Distributor 12 points English 10.200 cms. 12 points Devanagri 08.000 cms. (Akand Types)

12 points Devanagri 06.000 cms.

(Degree Types)

(8) Type Casting 12 points Super Cast 12 kg.

(9) Proof Reader 16 pages

30 kg.

9 cent x 13 cent (Two Languages)

(10) Printing on 44½ x 57 cent. 06.000 copies

Cylinder with make ready

Platten (Power) 25½ x 38 cent 06.000 copies with Ready

Printing on 44½ x 57 cent 7.500 copies Cylinder with out make ready

Platten (Power) 25½ x 38 cent 8.500 copies without make ready

Printing on Traddle 25½ x 38 cent 8.500 copies (on foot) with make ready

Printing on Traddle 25½ x 38 cent 6.000 copies (on Foot) with out make ready

(11) Machine Folding Double Fold other 20.000 papers Large size paper 15.000 papers

(12) Hand Folding Form of the three folds 3.000 papers

(13) Collating 44½ x 57 cms. 15,000 Forms1820 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 19 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 11TH AUGUST, 2023 (1)

(2)

(3)

(14) Ruling on handfed 34 cms x 43 cms 11,000 papers machine sheets (15) Stitching by hand 6 quires, 1,600 Forms

3 stitching Sections (16) Stitching by -do- 8,000 Forms

machine

(17) Wire Stitching

(Power Driver Machine)

Wire Stitching (Foot Operated machine)

6,000 (Two pins)

10,000 (one pin) 6,000 (one pin)

(18) Hand Numbering 10.000 per day 1,20,000 digits per day.

Consecutive

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vivek Naik, Under Secretary (Labour).

Porvorim, 10th August, 2023.

_________

Notification

24/21/2009-LAB-III/(14)/564

Whereas, the Notification which is proposed to be issued by the Government of Goa under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (10) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7 dated 24th May, 2016, for revising the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely, "Employment in Processing and Canning of Food Stuff including Fish and Beverages", was published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act (hereinafter called the "said proposal"), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas, the said Official Gazette was made available to the public on 10-11-2022;

And whereas, objections and suggestions received from the public on the said proposal have been considered by the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act and the Government.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of l948), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (10) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7 dated 24th May, 2016, the Government of Goa, after considering the advice of the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, hereby revises, with effect from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette, the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed1821 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 19 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 11TH AUGUST, 2023 in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely "Employment in Processing and Canning of Food Stuff including Fish and Beverages", as shown in the Schedule below:–

SCHEDULE

Sr. No. Details of categories Minimum rates of basic wages per day

(1)

(2)

(3)

CATEGORY–I

(A)

(1) Supervisor-in-charge

Rs. 565/- per day

(2) Accountant

(3) Head Operator

(4) Head Conditioning Operator

(5) Chemist

(6) Sales Supervisor

(7) Head Operator

(8) Office-in-Charge

Any other category, by whatever name called doing the work of the nature done by the persons falling under the fore going entries.

(B)

(1) Storekeeper

Rs. 523/- per day

(2) Clerk

(3) Steno Typist

(4) Supervisor

(5) Driver

(6) Salesman Operator

(7) Grader

(8) Washing Machine Operator

(9) Cashier

(10) Electrician

(11) Carpenter

(12) Refrigerator

(13) Mechanic/Operator

Any other categories,by whatever name called, doing the work of the nature done by the persons falling under the fore going entries.

CATEGORY-II

(1) Junior Mechanic

Rs. 468/- per day

(2) Assistant Store Keeper

(3) Dealing Boy

(4) Mechanic Operator

(5) Processor

(6) Peeling Mechanic Operator

(7) Machine Operator

Any other category, by whatever name called, doing the work of the natured one by the persons falling under the fore going entries.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

CATEGORY–III

(1) Grinder

Rs. 407/- per day

(2) Mixer

(3) Cleaner/Washer Helper

(4) Peeler

(5) Labourer

(6) Bottle Loading Operator

(7) Gardener

(8) Ice Loader

(9) Loader

Any other category by whatever name called, doing the work of the nature done by the persons falling under the fore going entries.

The revised minimum rates of wages which shall be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette shall consist of:-

(a) Basic rates of wages as set out in Column (3) of the Schedule, Annexed to this notification and payable to the categories of employees mentioned against them in Column (2) thereof; and

(b) In addition to the minimum rates of basic wages as specified in column (3) of the above Schedule, the special allowance (Variable Dearness Allowance) of Rs.105/- shall be paid, which shall be further calculated, adjusted and notified by the Commissioner, Labour and Employment, with prior approval of the Government, after every six months i.e. on the 1st day of October and 1st day of April, of every year based on the average All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2001=100) for the period from January to June and July to December of the preceding period respectively at the rate of 0.95 paise for every point rise or fall beyond 379 points of All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers base year 2001=100.

Explanation:

(1) Where, in any area/establishment of Scheduled employment, wages revised under this Notification are lower than the wages fixed by the Central Government or by agreement or settlement or contract or contractors regulation attached to the conditions of contract, the higher rate would be payable as minimum wages under this Notification.

(2) The minimum rates of wages are applicable to employees engaged by the principal employer or contractor or sub-contractor, etc.

(3) Male, female and transgender workers shall be paid the same rates of wages revised for the same category or for equal work.

(4) The minimum rates of wages payable to an adolescent shall be the same as revised under this Notification for an adult.

(5) Where part time workers are employed, they shall be paid on pro-rata basis in accordance with the number of hours of work done.

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(6) In case of employees employed on piece rate basis, the minimum rates of wages payable to them shall beat the rate not less than the minimum rates of wages revised for the class/category, to which he/she belongs under this Notification.

(8) The minimum rates of wages include the wages for weekly day of rest.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vivek Naik, Under Secretary (Labour).

Porvorim, 10th August, 2023.

_________

Notification

24/21/2009-LAB-III/(15)/565

Whereas, the Notification which is proposed to be issued by the Government of Goa under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of l948) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (2) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7 dated 24th May, 2016, for revising the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely, "Employment in Breweries and Distilleries", was published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act (hereinafter called the "said proposal"), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas, the said Official Gazette was made available to the public on 10-11-2022;

And whereas, objections and suggestions received from the public on the said proposal have been considered by the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act and the Government.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (2) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7 dated 24th May, 2016, the Government of Goa, after considering the advice of the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, hereby revises, with effect from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette, the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely "Employment in Breweries and Distilleries", as shown in the Schedule below:—

1824 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 19 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 11TH AUGUST, 2023

SCHEDULE

Sr. No. Details of categories Minimum rates of basic wages per day

(1)

(2)

(3)

CATEGORY (I)

(1) Manager

Rs. 565/- per day

(2) Head Clerk

(3) Accountant

(4) Chemist

(5) Section Head

(6) Sales Supervisor

(7) Head Operator

(8) Head Air-conditioning Operator

Any other category, by whatever name called, doing work of the nature done by the persons falling under the foregoing entries.

CATEGORY (II)

(A)

(1) Machine Operator

Rs. 523/- per day

(2) Air-conditioning Operator

(3) Fitter Operator

(4) Mechanic

(5) Refrigeration Mechanic

(6) Cashier

(7) Steno Typist

(8) Accounts Clerk/Driver

Any other category, by whatever name called, doing the work of the nature done by the persons falling under the foregoing entries.

CATEGORY (III)

(1) Clerk

Rs. 468/- per day

(2) Electrician

(3) Operator

(4) Store Keeper

(5) Sales Supervisory

(6) Car/Van Driver

(7) Laboratory Technician

(8) Loading Hand

(9) Store Clerk

(10) Assistant Operator

(11) Assistant Air Conditioner

(12) Operator1825 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 19 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 11TH AUGUST, 2023 (1)

(2)

(3)

(13) Welder

Any other category, by whatever name called, doing the work of the nature done by the persons falling under the foregoing entries.

CATEGORY (IV)

(1) Laboratory Assistant

Rs. 407/- per day

(2) Trainee Lab. Chemist

(3) Trainee Operator

(4) Trainee Charge Hand

(5) Gardener

(6) Bottle Washer

(7) Peon

(8) Worker

(9) Watchman

(10) Labourer/Sweeper

(11) Boiler Attendant

(12) Assistant Fitter

(13) Assistant Operator

The revised minimum rates of wages which shall be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette shall consist of:-

(a) Basic rates of wages as set out in Column (3) of the Schedule, Annexed to this notification and payable to the categories of employees mentioned against them in Column (2) thereof; and

Explanation:

(1) Where, in any area/establishment of Scheduled employment, wages revised under this Notification are lower than the wages fixed by the Central Government by Agreement or settlement or contract or contractors' Regulations attached to the conditions of contract, the higher rate would be payable as minimum wages under this Notification.

(2) The minimum rates of wages are applicable to employees engaged by the principal employer or contractor or sub-contractor.

(3) Male, female and transgender workers shall be paid the same rates of wages revised for the category and for similar work.

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(4) In case of employees employed on piece-rate basis, the minimum rates of wages payable shall be at a rate not less than the minimum rates revised under this Notification.

(5) The minimum rates of wages payable to adolescent shall be the same as payable to an adult, revised under this Notification.

(6) Where part-time workers are employed, they shall be paid to pro-rata basis in accordance with the number of hours of work done.

The minimum rates of wages include the wages for weekly day of rest.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vivek Naik, Under Secretary (Labour).

Porvorim, 10th August, 2023.

_________

Notification

24/21/2009-LAB-III/(16)/566

Whereas, the Notification which is proposed to be issued by the Government of Goa under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of l948) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (6) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7 dated 24th May, 2016, for revising the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely, "Employment in Ready-made Garments Manufactory", was published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act (hereinafter called the "said proposal"), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas, the said Official Gazette was made available to the public on 10-11-2022;

And whereas, objections and suggestions received from the public on the said proposal have been considered by the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act and the Government.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (6) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7 dated 24th May, 2016, the Government of Goa, after considering the advice of the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, hereby revises, with effect from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette, the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely "Employment in Readymade Garments Manufactory", as shown in the Schedule below:—

1827 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 19 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 11TH AUGUST, 2023

SCHEDULE

Sr. No. Details of categories Minimum rates of basic wages per day

(1)

(2)

(3)

UNSKILLED

(1) Helper

Rs. 407/- per day

(2) Thread Cutter

(3) Sweeper

(4) Peon

(5) Labourer

Employees with any other designation which falls within the ambit of the foregoing entries and which when compared to their skills, are not considered as semi-skilled workers.

(II) SEMI-SKILLED

(1) Button Stitcher

Rs. 468/- per day

(2) Button Holders

(3) Patter Tracers

(4) Kaj Operators

(5) Ironing

(6) Asstt. Tailor

(7) Asstt. Stitcher

Employees with any other designation falling within the ambit of the foregoing entries and shall include such designated employees who in their skill are considered below a skilled person and include those designated as assistants or juniors.

- (III) SKILLED

Rs. 523/- per day

(1) Master Tailor (2) Cutter (3) Designer (4) Driver

(5) Machine Operator (6) Stitcher

Employees with any other designation falling within the ambit of foregoing category and shall include those directly connected with the manufacturing of ready made garments and employed for jobs connected with final finished products.

(IV) CLERICAL

(1) Typist

Rs. 523/- per day

(2) Telephone Operator

(3) Receptionist

(4) Accounts Clerk

(5) Store Keeper

Employees with any other designation falling within the ambit of foregoing Category.

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The revised minimum rates of wages which shall be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette shall consist of:-

(a) Basic rates of wages as set out in Column (3) of the Schedule, Annexed to this notification and payable to the categories of employees mentioned against them in Column (2) thereof; and

Explanation:

(1) Where, in any area/establishment of Scheduled employment, wages revised under this Notification are lower than the wages fixed/revised by the Central Government or by agreement or settlement or contract or contractors' regulations attached to the conditions of contract, the higher rates would be payable as minimum wages under this Notification.

(2) The minimum rates of wages are applicable to employees engaged by the principal employer, contractor or sub-contractor, etc.

(3) Male, female and transgender workers shall be paid the same rates of wages revised for the same category or for equal work.

(4) Where, part-time workers are employed, they should be paid pro-rata wages in accordance with the number of hours of work done.

(5) In case of employees employed on piece rate basis, the minimum rates of wages, payable to them shall be at the rate not less than minimum rates of wages revised for the class/category to which he/she belongs under this notification.

(7) The minimum rates of wages include the wages for weekly day of rest.

(8) (a) Unskilled work is one which involves simple operation requiring little or no skill or experience of the job.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vivek Naik, Under Secretary (Labour).

Porvorim, 10th August, 2023.

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Notification

24/21/2009-LAB-III/(17)/567

Whereas, the Notification which is proposed to be issued by the Government of Goa under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (12) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7 dated 24th May, 2016, for revising the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely, "Employment in Brick and Tiles Manufacture", was published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act (hereinafter called the "said proposal"), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas, the said Official Gazette was made available to the public on 10-11-2022;

And whereas, objections and suggestions received from the public on the said proposal have been considered by the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act and the Government.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (12) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7 dated 24th May, 2016, the Government of Goa, after considering the advice of the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, hereby revises, with effect from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette, the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely "Employment in Brick and Tiles manufacture", as shown in the Schedule below:—

SCHEDULE

Sr. No. Details of categories Minimum rates of basic wages per day

(1)

(2)

(3)

CATEGORY I

(1) Foreman

Rs. 565/- per day

(2) Mistri

(3) Production Superintendent

(4) Technician Grade

(5) Production In Charge

(6) Chief Operator

Any other employee, by whatever name called, but doing the work of the nature done by persons falling under this category.

CATEGORY II

(1) Pressman

Rs. 523/- per day

(2) Mistry

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(2)

(3)

(4) Machine Operator

Rs. 523/- per day

(5) Supervisor

(6) Moulder

(7) Machine Mechanic

(8) Mechanic

(9) Tiles Salter

(10) Colour Mixerer

(11) Draftman

(12) Electrician

(13) Carpenter

(14) Fitter

(15) Turner

(16) Welder

(17) Crusher Operator

(18) Technician

Any other employee, by whatever name called, doing the work of the nature done by the persons falling under the fore going entries.

CATEGORY III

(1) Assistant Supervisor

Rs. 468/- per day

(2) Assistant Electrician

(3) Assistant Carpenter

(4) Assistant Turner

(5) Assistant Welder

(6) Assistant Machine Operator

(7) Assistant Fitter

(8) Assistant Fireman

Any other employee, by whatever name called, doing the work of the nature done by the persons falling under the foregoing entries.

CATEGORY IV

(1) Clay Slakers

Rs. 407/- per day

(2) Helpers

(3) Labourer

(4) Sweeper

(5) Peon

(6) Gardener

(7) Hamal

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(2)

(3)

(10) Office Boy

Rs. 407/- per day

Any other employee, by whatever name called, doing the work of the nature done by the persons falling under the foregoing entries.

ADMINISTRATION V

(1) Manager

Rs. 565/- per day

(2) Head Clerk

(3) Accountant

(4) Senior Store Keeper

(5) Store Superintendent

(6) Stenographer

CLERICAL VI

(1) Clerk

Rs. 523/- per day

(2) Store Keeper

(3) Store Clerk

(4) Accounts Clerk

(5) Cashier

(6) Typist

(7) Telephone Operator

The revised minimum rates of wages which shall be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette shall consist of:—

(a) Basic rates of wages as set out in Column (3) of the Schedule, Annexed to this notification and payable to the categories of employees mentioned against them in Column (2) thereof; and

Explanations:

(1) Where, in any area/establishment of Scheduled employment, wages revised by this Notification are lower than the wages fixed/revised by the Central Government or by agreement/settlement or contractor's regulations attached to the conditions of contract, the higher rates would be payable as minimum wages under this Notification.

(2) The minimum rates of wages are applicable to employees engaged by the principal employer or contractor or sub-contractor, etc.

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(3) Male, female and transgender workers shall be paid the same rates of wages revised for the category and for similar work.

(4) In case of employees employed on piece-rate basis, the minimum rates of wages payable to them shall be at a rate not less than the minimum rates of wages revised for the class/ category to which he belongs under this Notification.

The minimum rates of wages include the wages for weekly day of rest.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vivek Naik, Under Secretary (Labour).

Porvorim, 10th August, 2023.

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Notification

24/21/2009-LAB-III/(18)/568

Whereas, the Notification which is proposed to be issued by the Government of Goa under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (1) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7, dated 24th May, 2016, for revising the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely, "Employment in Saw Mills", was published as required by clause (b) of sub- section (1) of section 5 of the said Act (hereinafter called the "said proposal"), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas, the said Official Gazette was made available to the public on 10-11-2022;

And whereas, objections and suggestions received from the public on the said proposal have been considered by the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act and the Government.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (1) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7, dated 24th May, 2016, the Government of Goa, after considering the advice of the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, hereby revises, with effect from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette, the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely "Employment in Saw Mills", as shown in the Schedule below:—

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SCHEDULE

Sr. No. Details of categories Minimum rates of basic wages per day

(1)

(2)

(3)

UNSKILLED

(1) Helper

Rs. 407/- per day

(2) Mazdoor Coolie/Labourer

(3) Office Boy

(4) Peon

(5) Cleaner

(6) Gardener

(7) Chowkidar/Watchman

(8) Manai/Hamal

(9) Sweeper

(10) Weighman

(11) Bullock Cart Driver

(12) Water Carrier

(13) Attendant

(14) Messenger

(15) Porter

Any other categories, by whatever name called, doing the work of the nature done by the persons falling under the fore going entries

SEMI-SKILLED

(1) Assistant Cutter

Rs. 468/- per day

(2) Assistant Sharpner

(3) Assistant Operator

(4) Assistant Bensaw Man

(5) Assistant Carpenter

(6) Assistant Polisher

(7) Assistant Mistri

(8) Assistant Dharwala

(9) Coalman

Any other category, by whatever name called, doing the work of the nature done by the persons falling under the foregoing entries.

SKILLED

(1) Head Mistri

Rs. 523/- per day

(2) Cutter

(3) Supervisory

(4) Sharpner/ Dharwala

(5) Cutter Machine Operator

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(2)

(3)

(7) Artist

Rs. 523/- per day

(8) Driver

(9) Painter

(10) Carpenter

(11) Bensaw Men

(12) Upholsterer

Any other category, by what ever name called, doing the workof the nature done by the persons falling under foregoing entries.

GENERAL STAFF

(A) Supervisor in charge

Rs. 565/- per day

(B) (1) Accountant

Rs. 523/- per day

(2) Office in Charge

Rs. 523/- per day

(2) Cashier

(3) Clerk

(4) Store Keeper

Any other category, by whatever name called, doing the work of the nature done by the persons falling under the foregoing entries.

The revised minimum rates of wages which shall be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette shall consist of:-

(a) Basic rates of wages as set out in Column (3) of the Schedule, annexed to this notification and payable to the categories of employees mentioned against them in Column (2) thereof; and

Explanations:

(I) (a) Unskilled work is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or experience on the job.

(b) Semi-skilled work is one which involves skill or competence on the job and which is capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance.

(c) Skilled work is one, which involves skill or competence required through experience on the job or through training as an apprentice or in a technical or Vocational Institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and Judgment.

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(II) The minimum rates of wages shall be applicable to employees engaged by the principal employer or contractors or sub-contractors, etc., working in their employment.

(III) Male, Female and Transgender shall be paid the same rates of wages revised for the category and for equal work.

(IV) The monthly rate of minimum wages payable to an employee employed in any category, in respect of which, daily rate of minimum wages is revised, shall be computed by multiplying the daily rate by 26.

(V) The minimum rates of wages include the wages for weekly day of rest.

(VI) In case of employees employed on piece-rate basis, the minimum rates of wages payable shall be at a rate not less than the minimum rates revised under this Notification.

(VII) Where, in any area/establishment of Scheduled employment, wages revised by this Notification are lower than the wages fixed/revised by the Central Government or by Agreement/settlement or contractor's regulations attached to the conditions of contract, the higher rates would be payable as minimum wages under this Notification.

(VIII) The minimum rates of wages payable to an adolescent shall be the same as payable to an adult and as revised under this Notification.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vivek Naik, Under Secretary (Labour).

Porvorim, 10th August, 2023.

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Notification

24/21/2009-LAB-III/(19)/569

Whereas, the Notification which is proposed to be issued by the Government of Goa under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (16) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7 dated 24th May, 2016, for revising the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely, "Employment in Agriculture", was published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act (hereinafter called the "said proposal"), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas, the said Official Gazette was made available to the public on 10-11-2022;

And whereas, objections and suggestions received from the public on the said proposal have been considered by the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act and the Government.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948), and in supersession of the1836 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 19 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 11TH AUGUST, 2023 Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (16) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7 dated 24th May, 2016, the Government of Goa, after considering the advice of the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, hereby revises, with effect from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette, the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely "Employment in Agriculture", as shown in the Schedule below:—

SCHEDULE

Sr. No. Category of work Minimum rates of basic wages per day

(1)

(2)

(3)

(1) Unskilled

Rs. 407/- per day

(2) Semiskilled/Supervisory Rs. 468/- per day.

(3) Skilled/Clerical

Rs. 523/- per day.

(4) Highly Skilled

Rs. 565/- per day.

The revised minimum rates of wages which shall be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette shall consist of:—

(a) Basic rates of wages as set out in Column (3) of the Schedule, annexed to this notification and payable to the categories of employees mentioned against them in Column (2) thereof; and

Explanations:

(1) Where, in any area/establishment of Scheduled employment, wages revised by this Notification are lower than the wages fixed/revised by the Central Government or by agreement/settlement or contractor's regulations attached to the conditions of contract, the higher rates would be payable as minimum wages under this Notification.

(2) The minimum rates of wages are applicable to employees engaged by the principal employer, contractor, or sub-contractor.

(3) Male, female and transgender workers shall be paid the same rates of wages revised for the category and for similar work.

(4) In case of employees employed on piece-rate basis, the minimum rates of wages payable shall be at a rate not less than the minimum rates revised under this Notification.

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(5) The existing practice of giving meals, food grains, etc., shall continue in addition to the payment of cash wages as specified in this Notification.

(7) The minimum rates of wages include the wages for weekly day of rest.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vivek Naik, Under Secretary (Labour).

Porvorim, 10th August, 2023.

_________

Notification

24/21/2009-LAB-III/(20)/570

Whereas, the Notification which is proposed to be issued by the Government of Goa under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (20) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7 dated 24th May, 2016, for revising the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely, "Employment in cotton textile, cotton spinning, cotton pressing, manufacture of cotton fiber, thread yarn spinning and weaving including handloom weaving", was published as required by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act (hereinafter called the "said proposal"), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas, the said Official Gazette was made available to the public on 10-11-2022;

And whereas, objections and suggestions received from the public on the said proposal have been considered by the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act and the Government.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 3, read with clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act 11 of 1948), and in supersession of the Government Notification No. 24/21/2009-LAB–II (20) dated 23rd May, 2016, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 3, Series I No. 7 dated 24th May, 2016, the Government of Goa, after considering the advice of the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, hereby revises, with effect from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette, the minimum rates of wages payable to various categories of employees employed in various trades in the Scheduled employment, namely "Employment in cotton textile, cotton spinning, cotton pressing, manufacture of cotton fiber, thread yarn spinning and weaving including handloom weaving", as shown in the Schedule below:–1838 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 19 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 11TH AUGUST, 2023

SCHEDULE

Sr. No. Details of categories Minimum rates of basic wages per day

(1)

(2)

(3)

(I) Unskilled

Rs. 407/- per day

(II) Semi Skilled

Rs. 468/- per day

(III) Skilled

Rs. 523/- per day

(IV) Highly Skilled

Rs. 565/- per day

(V) Clerical

Rs. 523/- per day

The revised minimum rates of wages which shall be effective from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette shall consist of:-

(a) Basic rates of wages as set out in Column (3) of the Schedule, annexed to this notification and payable to the categories of employees mentioned against them in Column (2) thereof; and

Explanation:

(1) (a) Unskilled: Unskilled work is one which involves simple operation requiring no skill and includes labourers, helpers, sweepers, hamals/coolies, etc.

(b) Semi-skilled: Semi-skilled work is one, which involves skill or competence acquired through experience on the job and which is capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work.

(c) Skilled: Skilled workmen shall include all the categories other than unskilled, unless they are declared as semi-skilled.

(d) Highly skilled: Highly skilled means work which calls for high degree or perfection and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical professional training or practical work experience for long years and also requires of a worker to assume full responsibility for his judgment or decision involves in the execution of these task.

(2) Where, in any area/establishment of scheduled employment, wages revised by this Notification is lower than the wages fixed/revised by the Central Government or by Agreement/ settlement or contractor's regulations attached to the conditions of contract, the higher rates would be payable as minimum wages under this Notification.

(3) The minimum rates of wages are applicable to employees engaged by the principal employer, contractor or sub-contractors.

(4) Male, female and transgender workers shall be paid the same rates of wages revised for the category and for similar work.

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(5) In case of employees employed on piece-rate basis, the minimum rates of wages payable shall be at the rate not less than the minimum rates revised under this Notification.

(7) The minimum rates of wages include the wages for weekly day of rest.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vivek Naik, Under Secretary (Labour).

Porvorim, 10th August, 2023.

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Department of Town & Country Planning

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Corrigendum

21/1/TCP/2021-23/Steering Committee/113

In the Government Notification No. 21/1/TCP/2021-23/Steering Committee/106 dated 09-08-2023 of the Department of Town and Country Planning, published in the Official Gazette, Extraordinary No. 2, Series I No. 18, dated 09-08-2023, on page No. 1753, in regulation 11 of the Goa Land Development and Building Construction (Amendment) Regulations, 2023,—

(i) the expression "1000 m2 or 10% Coverage whichever is lower" shall be read as "1000 m2";

(ii) the expression "the figures "10" " shall be read as "the expression "10 where area of plot exceeds 10,000 m2 with maximum built-up area of 1,000 m2" ".

Vertika Dagur, Chief Town Planner (Land Use) & ex officio Joint Secretary.

Panaji, 11th August, 2023.

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