RBE No. 56/2014: Minimum Rates of Wages – MW – Revision w.e.f. 01.04.2014

No.2014/E(LL)/AT/MW/1, dated 26.05.2014

Sub: Revision of Minimum Rates of Wages and Variable Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 01.04.2014.

1. Copy each of Orders No. (i) 1/2(3)/2014-LS.II, (ii) 1/2(4)2014-LS.II, (iii) 1/2(5)2014-LS.II, (iv) 1/2(6)2014-LS.II and (vii) 1/2(7)2014-LS.II, dated 04.03.2014 revising the rates of variable dearness allowance for contract workers engaged in (i) Construction or maintenance of roads or in Building operations etc. (ii) Stone mines for Stone breaking & Stone Crushing, (iii) Loading and unloading operations in railway goods sheds, parcel offices of Railways, (iv) Employment of sweeping and cleaning excluding activities provided under the employment of manual scavengers and Construction of dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993, and (v) Employment of watch and ward respectively, is sent herewith for information and strict compliance. The rates are applicable w.e.f. 01.04.2014.
2. Railways being principal employer are required to ensure that the contactors are complying with the provisions of the Contract Labour (R&A) Act, 1970 and Minimum Wages Act, 1948 strictly and arranging prescribed minimum wages to the contract labours.
3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. Please acknowledge receipt.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 56/2014

Forward reference⇒RBE No.