Variable Dearness Allowance: RBE No.178/2017 – Minimum Wages w.e.f. 01.10.2017
No.2016/E(LL)/AT/MW/I, dated 07.12.2017
Sub: Minimum rates of wages and variable dearness allowance w.e.f. 01.10.2017.
1. A copy each of Orders No.(i) 1/13(7)/2017-LS.II, (ii) 1/13/(6)/2017-LS.II, (iii) 1/13/(5)2017-LS.II, (iv) 1/13/(4)/2017-LS.II, (v) 1/13/(3)2017-LS.II, and (vi) 1/13(1)/2017-LS-II, dated 06.10.2017 revising the rates of variable dearness allowance for contract workers engaged in (i) Loading and unloading in goods sheds, parcel offices of Railways, and other goods – sheds, godowns, warehouses and other similar employments (ii) Watch and Ward (Without arms) (iii) Employment of sweeping and cleaning excluding activities prohibited under the Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993 (iv) Stone mines (v) Construction or Maintenance of Roads or runways or in Building Operations including Laying Down Underground electric, wireless, Radio, Television, Telephone, Telegraph and Overseas Communication Cables and Similar other Underground cabling work, Electric lines, Water supply lines and Sewerage Pipe Lines and (vi) Agriculture respectively is sent herewith for information and strict compliance. The rates are applicable w.e.f. 01.10.2017.
2. Railways, being Principal Employer are required to ensure that the contractors 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 labourers.
3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
Please acknowledge receipt.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (C) New Delhi
No.1/13(1)/20 17-LS-II, dated 06.10.2017
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide Notification No. 186(E) dated 19th January, 2017 of the Ministry of Labour and Employment the undersigned hereby declares that there shall be no increase in Variable Dearness Allowance for the period of 01.10.2017 – 31.03.2018 due to decrease in the average Consumer Price Index for the period January, 2017 to June, 2017 for the workers employed in Agriculture and thereby resulting in the VDA remaining the same as it was during the period of 01.04.2017 to 30.09.2017. This order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.10.2017.
Therefore, the minimum rates of wages including the basic rates and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.10.2017 to the employees would be same as under:-
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Category of worker |
Rates of wages including V.D.A. Area wise per day (in Rupees) |
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|
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‘A’ Area |
‘B’ Area |
‘C’ Area |
|
Unskilled |
333 + 8/ 341 |
303 + 8/ 311 |
300 + 8/ 308 |
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Semi Skilled/ Unskilled Supervisory |
364 + 9/ 373 |
335 + 8/ 343 |
307 + 8/ 315 |
|
Skilled/ Clerical |
395 + 10/ 405 |
364 + 9/ 373 |
334 + 9/ 373 |
|
Highly Skilled |
438 + 11/ 449 |
407 + 10/ 417 |
364 + 9/ 373 |
|
Clerical |
395 + 10/ 405 |
364 + 9/373 |
334 + 8/ 342 |
The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory board.
The classification of workers under different categories will be same as in Part-I of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-II of the notification dated 19th January, 2017. The present classification of cities into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (C) New Delhi
F. No.1/13(2)/2017-LS-II, dated 06.10.2017
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide Notification No. S.O.2413(E) dated 28th July, 2017 of the Ministry of Labour and Employment the undersigned, hereby, declares that there shall be no increase in Variable Dearness Allowance for the period of 01.10.2017 – 31.03.2018 due to decrease in the average Consumer Price Index for the period January, 2017 to June, 2017 for the workers employed in Industrial Workers and thereby resulting in the VDA remaining the same as it was during the period of 01.4.2017 to 30.09.2017. This order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.10.2017.
Rates of Variable Dearness Allowance for employees employed in employments in Gypsum Mines, Barytes Mines, Bauxite Mines, Mangenese Mines, China Clay Mines, Kyanite Mines, Copper Mines, Clay Mines, Magnesite Mines, White Clay Mines, Stone Mines, Steatite Mlnes (including the mines producing Soap Stones and Talc), Ochre Mines, Asbestos Mines, Fire Clay Mines, Chromite Mines, Quartzite Mines, Quartz Mines, Silica Mines, Graphite Mines, Felspar Mines, Laterite Mines, Dolomite Mines, Red Oxide Mines, Wolfram Mines, lron Ore Mines, Granite Mines, Rock Phosphate Mines, Hematite Mines, Marble and Calcite Mines, Uranium Mines, Mica Mines, Lignite Mines, Gravel Mines, Slate Mines and Magnetite Mines.
Therefore, the minimum rates of wages including the basic rates and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.10.2017 to the employees would be same as under:-
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Category of worker |
Rates of wages including V.D.A. (in Rs.) per day |
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|
|
For work above ground |
For work below ground |
|
Unskilled |
350 + 9/ 359 |
437 + 11/ 448 |
|
Semi-Skilled/ Unskilled Supervisory |
437 + 11/ 448 |
523 + 13/ 536 |
|
Skilled/ Clerical |
523 + 13/ 536 |
610 + 15/ 625 |
|
Highly Skilled |
610 + 15/ 625 |
683 + 17/ 700 |
The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory board.
The classification of workers under different categories will be same as in Part-I of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-II of the notification dated 19th January, 2017. The present classification of cities into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.
Ministry of Labour& Employment
Ofhce of the Chief Labour Commissioner (C) New Deihi
F.No.1/13(3)/2017-LS-II, dated 06.10.2017
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide Notification 188(E), dated 19th January, 2017 of the Ministry of Labour and Employment the undersigned, hereby declares that there shall be no increase in Variable Dearness Allowance for the period of 01.10.2017 – 31.03.2018 due to decrease in the average Consumer Price Index for the period January, 2017 to June, 2017 for the workers employed in Industrial Workers and thereby resulting in the VDA remaining the same as it was during the period of 01.04.2017 to 30.09.2017. This order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.10.2017.
The rates of Variable Dearness Allowance for workers employed in construction or maintenance of Roads or Runways or in Building Operatioins including laying down underground Electric, Wireless, Radio, Television, Telephone, Telegraph and Overseas Communication Cables and similar other Underground Cabling Work, Electric Lines, Water Supply Lines and Sewerage Pipe Lines.
Therefore, the minimum rates of wages including the basic rates and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.10.2017 to the employees would be same as under:-
|
Category of worker |
Rates of wages including V.D.A. per day (in Rupees) |
||
|
|
‘A’ Area |
‘B’ Area |
‘C’ Area |
|
Unskilled |
523 + 13/ 536 |
437 + 11/ 448 |
350 + 9/ 359 |
|
SemiSkilled/ Unskilled Supervisory |
579 + 14/ 593 |
494 + 12/ 506 |
410 + 10/ 420 |
|
Skilled |
637 + 16/ 653 |
579 + 14/ 593 |
494 + 12/ 506 |
|
Clerical |
637 + 16/ 653 |
579 + 14/ 593 |
494 + 12/ 506 |
|
Highly Skilled |
693 + 17/ 710 |
637 + 16/ 653 |
579 + 14/ 593 |
The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory board.
The classification of workers under different categories will be same as in Part-I of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-II of the notification dated 19th January, 2017. The present classification of cities into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure-I for ready reference.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (C) New Delhi
File No.1/13/(4)2017 LS-II, dated 06.10.2017
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Central Government Vide Notification No.S.O.189(E), dated 19th January, 2017 of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the undersigned hereby declares that there shall be no increase in Variable Dearness Allowance for the period of 01.10.2017 – 31.03.2018 due to decrease in the average Consumer Price Index for the period January, 2017 to June, 2017 for the workers employed in Industrial Workers and thereby resulting in the VDA remaining the same as it was during the period of 01.04.2017 to 30.09.2017. This order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.10.2017.
Rates of V.D.A. for Employees Employed in “Stone Mines” would be same as under:-
|
|
Item of work |
Rates of Variable Dearness Allowance as on 01.10.2017 |
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1 |
Excavation & removal of over burden with 50 meters lead/ 1.5 meters lift.* |
|
|
(i) |
Soft Soil |
Rs.9 |
|
(ii) |
Soft Soil with rock |
Rs.13 |
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(iii) |
Rock |
Rs.17 |
|
2 |
Removal and stacking of rejected stones with 50 metres lead/ 1.5 Metres lift.* |
Rs.7 |
|
3 |
Stone breaking or Stone Crushing for the Stone size of:- |
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|
|
1.0 inch to 1.5 inches |
Rs.53 |
|
|
Above 1.5 inches to 3.0 inches |
Rs.45 |
|
|
Above 3.0 inches to 5.0 inches |
Rs.27 |
|
|
Above 5.0 inches |
Rs.22 |
Therefore, the minimum piece rate wages showing the basic and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.10.2017 to the employees employed in Stone Mines shall be as under:-
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|
Category |
Basic Wage |
VDA |
Total |
|
1 |
Excavation & removal of over burden with 50 meters Lead/ 1.5 Meters lift.* |
|
|
|
|
(i) |
Soft Soil |
Rs.351 |
Rs.9 |
Rs.360 |
|
(ii) |
Soft Soil with rock |
Rs.531 |
Rs.13 |
Rs.544 |
|
(iii) |
Rock |
Rs.703 |
Rs.17 |
Rs.720 |
|
2 |
Removal and stacking of rejected stones with 50 meters lead/ 1.5 meters lift.* |
Rs.283 |
Rs.7 |
Rs.290 |
|
3 |
Stone Breaking or Stone Crushing for stone size of category** |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic Wages |
VDA |
Total |
|
(i) |
1.0 inch to 1.5 inches |
Rs.2171 |
Rs.53 |
2224 |
|
(ii) |
Above 1.5 inches to 3.0 inches |
Rs.1857 |
Rs.45 |
1902 |
|
(iii) |
Above 3.0 inches to 5.0 inches |
Rs.1088 |
Rs.27 |
1115 |
|
(iv) |
Above 5.0 |
Rs.893 |
Rs.22 |
915 |
The workers employed on minimum guaranteed time rate of wages per day would be entitled to time rate of minimum wages plus special allowance, if any, for unskilled category of above ground workers revised from time to time by the Central Government in respect of scheduled employment in stone mines.
* Per 2.831 cube meters (100 cubic feet)
** Per truck load of 5.662 cubic meters (200 cubic feet)
Ministry of Labour& Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (C) New Delhi
No.1/13(5)/2017-LS-II, dated 06.10.2017
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Central Government Vide Notification No. S.O. 190(E), dated 19th January, 2017 of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the undersigned hereby declares that there shall be no increase in Variable Dearness Allowance for the period of 01.10.2017 – 31.03.2018 due to decrease in the average Consumer Price Index for the period January, 2017 to June, 2017 for the workers employed in Industrial Workers and thereby resulting in the VDA remaining the same as it was during the period of 01.04.2017 to 30.09.2017. This order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.10.2017.
Rates of V.D.A. for Employees Employed in “Employment of Sweeping and Cleenlng excluding activities prohibited under the Employment of Manual Scavengers and Constructlon of Dry Latrines (Prohibitlon) Act, 1993.”
Therefore, the minimum rates of wages including the basic rates and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.10.2017 to the employees would be same as under:-
|
AREA |
RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D.A. PER DAY |
||
|
|
Basic Wages (Rs.) |
V.D.A. (Rs.) |
Total (Rs.) |
|
A |
523 |
13 |
536 |
|
B |
437 |
11 |
448 |
|
C |
350 |
9 |
359 |
The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory Board.
The classification of workers under different categories will be same as in Part-I of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-II of the notification dated 19th Jaluary, 2017. The present classification of cities into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure-I for ready reference.
Ministry of Labour& Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (C) New Delhi
F.No.1/13(6)/2017-LS-II, dated 06.10.2017
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Central Government Vide Notification No.S.O.191(E), dated 19th January, 2017 of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the undersigned hereby declares that there shall be no increase in Variable Dearness Allowance for the period of 01.10.2017 – 31.03.2018 due to decrease in the average Consumer Price Index for the period January, 2017 to June, 2017 for the workers employed in Industrial Workers and thereby resulting in the VDA remaining the same as it was during the period of 01.04.2017 to 30.09.2017. This order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.10.2017.
Therefore, the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.10.2017 to employees employed in Watch and Ward (without arms) would be same as under:-
|
AREA
|
RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D.A. PER DAY |
||
|
|
Basic Wage (Rs.) |
V.D.A. (Rs.) |
Total (Rs.) |
|
A |
637 |
16 |
653 |
|
B |
579 |
14 |
593 |
|
C |
494 |
12 |
506 |
Therefore, the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.10.2017 to employees Watch and Ward (with arms) would be same as under:-
|
AREA
|
RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D.A. PER DAY |
||
|
|
Basic Wage (Rs.) |
V.D.A. (Rs.) |
Total (Rs.) |
|
A |
693 |
17 |
710 |
|
B |
637 |
16 |
653 |
|
C |
579 |
14 |
593 |
The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory Board. The classification of workers under different categories will be same as in Part-I of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-II of the notification dated 19th January, 2017. The present classification of cities into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure-I for ready reference.
Ministry of Labour& Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (C) New Delhi
File No.1/13(7)/2017-LS-II, dated 06.10.2017
ORDER
In Exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide notification No.S.O. 192(E), dated 19th January, 2017, of the Ministry of Labour & Employment the undersigned, hereby declares that there shall be no increase in Variable Dearness Allowarrce for the period of 01.10.2017 – 31.03.2018 due to decrease in the average Consumer Price Index for the period January, 2017 to June, 2017 for the workers employed in Industrial Workers and thereby resulting in the VDA remaining the same as it was during the period of 01.04.2017 to 30.09.2017. This order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.10.2017.
Rates of V.D.A. for Employees Employed in loading and unloding in (i) Goods Sheds, Parcel Offices of Railways, (ii) Other Goods-Sheds, Godowns, Warehouses and other similar Employments; (iii) Docks and Ports; and (iv) Passengers Goods and Cargo carried out at Airports (both International and Domestic).
Therefore, the minimum rates of wages including the basic rates and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.10.2017 to the employees would be same under:-
|
AREA
|
RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D.A. PER DAY |
||
|
|
Basic Wages (Rs.) |
V.D.A. (Rs.) |
Total (Rs.) |
|
A |
523 |
13 |
536 |
|
B |
437 |
11 |
448 |
|
C |
350 |
9 |
359 |
The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory Board.
The classification of workers under different categories will be same as in Part-I of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-II of the notification dated 19th January, 2017. The present classification of cities into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure-I for ready reference.
Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.178/2017
Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.