Revised Minimum Wages Notification November 2012

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GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR
(LABOUR BRANCH)
NOTIFICATION
The 15 th November, 2012
No. S.O. 94/C.A. 1111948/Ss.3and5/2012.-With reference to the
Government of Punjab, Department of Labour, Notification No.S.O.29/C.A.1l/
1948/Ss 3andS/20I2 dated the 30 th day of May, 2012, and in exercise of the
powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 read with sub-
section (1) of section 3 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Central Act No. 11
of 1948), and all other powers enabling him in this behalf, the Governor of
Punjab, after consulting the Punjab Minimum Wages Advisory Board, is pleased
to revise the minimum rates of wages in the State of Punjab in respect of each
of the scheduled employments as given hereunder in the Table.
;;; These revised rates of wages shall be deemed to have come into force
on and with effect from the first day of September, 2012.
~ TABLE
Sr.
No.
Name of the Scheduled Employment
1. Employment in Saw Mills and Timber Trade.
2. Employment in
a) Ferrous Metal rolling and re-rolling industry
b) (i) Non Ferrous metal rolling & Re-rolling industries
2
(ii) Brass, Copper and Aluminum utensils making industry.
3. Employment in Electroplating by using salts of Chromium, Nickel or any
other compound and the connected buffing and polishing industry.
4. Employment in Rubber industry
5. Employment in Private Presses.
6. Employment in Rice mills, Flour mills or Dal mills.

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7. Employment in Ayurvedic and Unani-Pharmacies,
8. Employment in Oil Mills.
9. Employment in Shops and Commercial establishments i-
(i)
(ii)
Grocers, Karyana Merchants and Grain Dealers. ,
General Merchants and Cloth Merchants
(iii) Commission Agents/ Bankers.
(iv) Furniture Dealers or Manufacturers
10. Employment in Foundries with or without attached Machine Shops.
11. Employment in Cotton Ginning and Pressing Factories.
12. Employment in Scientific Industry.
13. Employment in Public Motor Transport Industry.
14. Employment in Surgical and Clinical Instrument making Industries.
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15. Employment in Bakeries including Biscuit making Establishments.
16. Employment in Motor-Body Builders
17. Employment in Ice Factories and Cold Storage
18. Employment in Soap making and Silicate Manufacturing Establishments
19. Employment in Automobile Repair Shops and Service Stations (not
attached with any Public Motor Transport Company).
20. - Employment in Petroleum Supply Station Establishments.
21. Employment in Milk Processing and Mill Products Manufacturing
Establishments excluding Halwai Shops.
22. Employment in Cement-Pipe making Industries.
23. Employment in Vegetable Ghee Manufacturing and Vegetable Oil Refining
Establishments.
24. Employment in Chemicals and Distilling Industry
25. Employment in Agricultural Implements Machine Tools and General
Engineering including Cycle andElectric Goods Industry. _

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26. Employment in Textile Industries.
27. Employment in Cinema Industry.
28. Employment in Sports Goods Industry.
29. Employment in Tanneries and Leather Manufacturers.
30. Employment in Contractor's establishments of the Forest Department.
31. Employment in Local Authority.
32. Employment in Stone Breaking or Stone Crushing.
33. Employment in Hotels, Restaurants, Tea Stalls & Halwaies.
34. Employment in Ahatas attached to wine and Liquor Shops or Employment
in Ahatas attached to Beverages Shops except Soft Drinks and
Carbonated Water.
35. Employment in Manufacture of Pulp Papers and Paper Board and Straw
- Boards including News Print.
36. . Employment in Starch Manufacturing.
37. Employment in Dealers in Footwear and TravelGoods like Suitcases,
Bags etc.
38. Employment in Private Education Institutions.
39. Employment in Manufacturing and Refining of Sugar (Vaccum Pan Sugar
Factories).
40. Employment in Dealers in Tent, Crockery and Household Goods.
41. Employment in Brick-kiln Industry.
42. Employment in Dealers dealing in Steel Trunks, Drums, Steel Safes,
Vaults and Almirahs, Sanitary and Plumbing fixtures and fitting of metals.
43. Employment in Private Hospitals, Clinics, Dispensaries, Nursing Homes
and Medical Shops.
44. Employment -in Hair Dressing such as those done by Barbers, Hair
Dressing Saloons and Beauty Shops.
45. Employment in Agriculture.

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46. Employment in Dealers in Medicines and Chemicals. .
47. Employment in Dealers in Photographic and Optical Goods.
48. Employment in Tailors and Readymade Garments Manufacturers
49. Employment in Forestry and Logging
50. Employment in Dealers in Electrical and Electrical goods including Radio,
Television, Gramophones, Public Address Equipments and Watch, Clock
and Repair Shops.
51. Employment in Dealers in Book Sellers, Stationers and Book Binders.
52. Employment in Utensil Shops.
53. Employment in Laundries, Services and Cleaning and Dyeing plants.
54. Employment in Construction and Maintenance of Roads or Building
Operations.
55. Employment in Operation of Tube Wells Industry.
56. Employment in Public Works Department (Public Health)
57. Employment in Public Works Department (Irrigation Branch)
58. Employment in Manufacturing Process as defined under Section 2 (k)
of the Factories Act, 1948.
59. Employment in Establishments as defined under Section 2(1) (viii) of the
Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958.
60. Employment in Potteries, Ceramics and Refractory Industry.
61. Employment in Government Offices or Boards or Corporations or Semi-
Government Undertakings and Other Organization or Establishments
for which the rates were earlier fixed by the respective Deputy
Commissioners but not by the Appropriate Government under the
Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
62. Employment in Security Agencies.
63. Employment in Sweeping and Cleaning, but excluding the activities
prohibited under the Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction
of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993

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64. Employment in house as a Domestic Worker.
65. Employment in Toll Plaza Establishments.
66. Employment in Malls and Shopping Complexes Establishments
67. Employment in Wine and Liquor Shops Establishments.
68. Employment in Ornament Making, Polishing, Repairing and" Selling
Establishments.
69. Employment in the Shops and Commercial Establishments situated outside
the Municipal and Notified Area Committees limits.
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70. Employment in Zoo and Places where Caring of Wild animals is done.
71. Employment in Building and Other Construction Work Establishments
as defined in clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Building
and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and
Conditions of Service) Act, 1996.
MINIMUM WAGES FOR ALL EMPLOYMENTS EXCEPT
EMPLOYMENT NO. 28, 29, 41, 45 AND 48 ARE GIVEN BELOW:-
Sr. Categoriesof Ratesofminimumwagesw.e.f.1.9.2012
No. employees Monthly(Rs.)Daily(Rs.) Hourly(Rs.)
(Roundedofftonext (Roundedofftonext
highermultipleof 10 highermultipleof 10
paise) paise)
1. Unskilled 5200/- 200.00 25.00
2. Semi-skilled 5980/- 230.00 28.80
3. Skilled 6877/- 264.50 33.10
4. Highlyskilled 7909/- 304.20 38.10
5. Staff- CategoryA 10,370/- 398.90 49.90
6. Staff-CategoryB 8700/- 334.70 41.90
7. Staff-CategoryC 7200/- 277.00 34.70
8. Staff- CategoryD 6000/- 230.80 28.90

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Minimum wages of Staff Categories from A to D as mentioned in
the table above at serial numbers 5 to 8 shall be applicable only to
scheduled employments under the government of Punjab, the local
authority and the Boards, Corporations or any agency (by whatever
name it is called) under the control of the government of Punjab in r
respect of the staff employed through outsourcing or employed casually
or on daily wages.
Revision of rates for the Employment No. 28 i.e. Sports Goods Industry,
Employment No. 29 i.e. Tanneries and Leather Manufactures and
Employment No. 48 i.e. Tailoring units:- To calculate the Piece Rate
Wages for these employments in semi-skilled category and skilled category,
the rates fixed/revised vide notification no. S.O.2/C.A.ll / 1948/S.5/2009 dated
06.01.2009 in respect ofthese employments, shall be multiplied with a multiplier
of 1.6634 and 1.7503 respectively by rounding off to next higher multiple of
ten paise; e.g.
Semi Skilled
for making of lappas I) Rs.14.04 x 1.6634 = Rs. 23.40 per dozen double.
II) Rs. 7.50 x 1.6634 = Rs. 12.50 per dozen double
The Un-Skilled employees who work with the same employer for ten years
continuously shall be placed in the Semi-Skilled Category and for converting
their wages into the Semi -Skilled Category multiplier of 1.15 shall be applied
and rounded off to next higher multiple often paise.
Skilled
for stitching of half cup I) Rs.45.92 x 1.7503 = Rs. 80.40 per dozen.
II) Rs.61.62 x 1.7503 = Rs. 107.90 per dozen
for gents/ladies coat III) Rs:309.42 x 1.7503 = Rs.541.60
for gents shirt IV) Rs.60.19 x 1.7503 = Rs. 105.40
The Semi-Skilled employees who work with the same employer for five years
continuously shall be placed in the Skilled Category and for converting their
wages into the Skilled Category multiplier of 1.15 shall be applied and rounded
offto next higher multiple often paise. '-

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These examples are illustrative and not exhaustive in nature.
Rate of neutralization for the employment No. 28 Sports Goods
I~dustry, employment No. 29 Tanneries and Leather Manufacturers
and employment No. 48 Tailoring Units:-
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The conversion factor of neutralization is 1.375 per point. Hence the rate of
neutralization for piece rate categories for the above employments will be as
under.-
e.g. 1. for making of lappas Paise 2.80 x 1.375 = Paise 3.85
2. for Pishori type frontier Paise 11.71 x 1.375 = Paise 16.10
pattern chappal
3. Jar gents shirt Rs.I0Alx 1.375 = Rs.14.31
4. for petticoat Rs.1.76 x.1.375 = Rs.2.42
These examples a~e illustrative and not exhaustive in nature.
No.41 - BRICK KILN INDUSTRY
Serial - Categories
No.
t 2
L Pathera:
Category 'A' Skilled
(a) Moulding ofBricks-
(b) Moulding of tiles
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Minimum rates or wages
3
Piece rate wages rounded off to
next higher multiple of ten paise
(a) Rs. 434.70 per 10QObricks
including Jamadari Commission
(b) Rs. 492.80 per 1000 tiles moulded
including Jamadari Commission
OR
(a) Rs. 404.60 per 1000 bricks moulded
without Jamadari Commission
(See note 1 below) .,.
(b) Rs.465.40 per 1000 tiles moulded
without Jamadari Commission.

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2. Bharai Wala(loading of (a) Rs.164.20 per 1000 bricks loaded
bricks into kiln) in kiln provided the distance from
3. Chunai Wala (Placing of
bricks into kiln vessel).
4 Keri Wale
5 (a) Mistry
(b)Coalman
(c) Jalaiwala (burning
of bricks
6 NikasiWala
7. Jamadar (other than those
employed on Commission
basis)
field to the kiln is tip to 400 meters.
Beyond this distance, an additional
wages of Rs.12.20 paise per 1000
bricks for every additional 100
meters or part thereof shall be paid.
These rates will be applicable to the
Donkeys/Khacher, loader, Rehri
Jhota, Thela etc.(Animal driven).
(b) Rs.139.30 loading by the tempo,
truck etc. (Mechanical driven) or
any other vehicles up to 1000
meters. Beyond this distance an
additional wages of Rs.8.70 for
1000 bricks for every additional 400
meters or part thereof shall be paid.
(c) Rs.114.90 per 1000 bricks loaded
or unloaded in trucks/ trolleys.
Rs. 31.20 per 1000 bricks
Rs.27.30 per 1000 bricks over which
the keri is spread.
Rs.82.10 per. 1000 bricks burnt by a
batch offour persons.one ofthem being
a mistry who will get Rs.44.40 per day
more than the rest of batch (See note 2
below)
Rs.l 09.40 per 1000 bricks taken out of
the kiln vessel.
Rs.5200.00
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Note:-
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1. Jamadar or Pathera as employed on monthly wages will not be entitled
to Jamadari Commission either payable by the owner or the patheras ..
2. After working out of the daily earning of the batch of 4 workers per day,
the first eleven rupees and forty paise shall be given to the Mistry and
the balance shall be equally divided amongst the four workers. The owner
shall also provide free of cost utensils and fuel to the Mistry Incharge of
the batch of 4 workmen at serial No.S or in lieu thereof shall pay him
Rs.705.40 per month.
Serial Categories Minimum rates or neutralization
No.
1 2 3
l. Pathera (moulding of Bricks) Rs. 63.25 paise per 1000 bricks moulded
per point.
. 2. Bharai Wala (loading of Rs. 21.39 paise per 1000 bricks moulded
into kiln) per point.
3. Chunai Wala (placing of Rs. 5.72 paise per 1000 bricks placed
bricks into kiln) in the kiln per point.
4. Keri Wala Rs. 3.91 paise per 1000 bricks per point. .
5. (a) Coalman Rs. 10.47 paise per 1000 bricks burnt by
(b) Jalai Wala (burning batch offour persons including Mistry
of Bricks) per point.
6. Nikasi Wala Rs. 10.47 paise per 1000 bricks taken
No. 45 - AGRICULTURE
Sr. Category
No.
out of the kiln vessel per point.
Minimum rates of wages per
mensem rounded off to next higher
multiple of ten paise
1 2 3
1. Attached Labour
(whole time servant)
Rs.39945.80 consolidated per annum
with meals or food grains equivalent
thereof.

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2. Ploughing Embanking, Rs.210.00 per day without meals or
Sowing and Manuring Rs.184.80 per day with meals
3. Transplanting of Rice :
(a) Japanese method. Rs.273.30 per Kanal with meals.
(b) Traditional method Rs.114.80.per Kanal with meals
4. Weeding Rs:210.00 per day without meals
OR
Rs.184~80 per day with meals.
5 Irrigation Rs.21 0.00 per day without meals
OR
Rs.184.80 per day with meals.
6. Harvesting of Wheat One bhari per day or 1I2Oth of
harvested wheat or cash equivalent
thereof.
7. Thrashing of Wheat . Rs.263.90 per day without meals.
OR·
Rs.219AO per day with meals.
8. Winnowing including 1/20 of winnowed grains.
carriage of grains and
stocking ofbhusa
9. Jhoka (for stocker employed 1.25 kg gur per 40 kg. of gur produced.
on Gur making)
10. Picking of Cotton. 1/16th of the Kapas picked
OR
Rs. 5.70 per kg.
11. Picking of chillies. 1/10th of the chillies picked.
12. Thrashing of Paddy 8 kg per quintal of paddy thrashed.

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13." Harvesting of groundnut or
any other crop other than
wheat.
(KRTK 24, 1934 SAKA)
Rs.21 0.00 per day without meals.
OR
Rs. 184.80 per day with meals.
14: 'Other Operation Rs.210.00 per day without meals
(a) Semi Skilled
OR
Rs. 184.80 per day with meals.
The Un-Skilled employees who work with the same employer for ten
years continuously shall be placed in the Semi-Skilled Category and for
converting their wages into the Sem i-Skilled Category multiplier of 1.15
shall be applied.
(b) Skilled
The Semi-Skilled employees who work with the same employer for five
years continuously shall be placed in the Skilled Category and for
converting their wages into the Skilled Category multiplier of 1.15 shall
be applied.
Note:- l.A.-The hourly wages and overtime wages shall be paid as laid down
NOTES:
in the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 and the Rules framed thereunder.
1. Definition of Classification of Workers
(a) Unskilled "Unskilled" work is one, which involves simple operation
requiring little or no skill on the job.
Some of the commonly used designations in various
sch~dul~d e.mployments are as under:
Gate Keeper; Peon, Chowkidar, Sweeper (without
machine or electric gadget), Rickshaw Puller, Poster
" Paster, Board Boy, Gardener, Rehriwala, Labourer, under
Matriculate peon, helper, waterman, Oil man, Beldar,
Masalchi, Kneader; Guide, Pantry man, Hawker,

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Lab boy, Mazdoor, Loader- Unloader, Ward boy,
Operation Theater Helper, Lady Ward Attendant,
Laundry man.
These designations are illustrative and not
exhaustive in nature.
(b) Semi-skilled "Semi-Skilled Work" is one which involves some degree
of skill or competence acquired through experience
on the job and which is capable of being performed
under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee
and includes unskilled supervisory work.
OR
A person having a certificate course or equivalent
diploma in that particular trade from an ITI. A trainee
or an apprentice who has completed his training under
the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 will also be considered as
a Semi-skilled worker.
OR
Un-Skilled employees who work with the same employer
for ten years continuously shall be placed in the Semi-
Skilled Category.
Some of the commonly used designations of Semi Skilled
employees in various scheduled employments are as
under:
Sweeper who has experience of two years or those
sweepers who use electrical machine like vacuum
cleaner etc. Kinariwala, Assistant Machine man,
Assistant Mistry, Assistant Electrician, Assistant Welder,
Assistant Fitter, Junior Operator, Assistant Moulder,
Boiler Attendant, Assistant Bearer, Assistant Halwai,
Book Binder, Book Stitcher, Brusher, Washer, Assistant
Wireman, Shaver, Buffer, Assistant Mixer Man, Weaver,

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Assistant Achar Murabba Maker, E.C.G./E.E.G./X-ray
Attendant etc.
These designations are illustrative and not
exhaustive in nature.
(c) Skilled "Skilled Work" means work which involves skill or
competence acquired through experience on the job or
through training as an apprentice in a technical or
vocational institute.
OR
A person who has a diploma of three years from any
Polytechnic College in a particular trade shall be treated
as a Skilled worker and it also includes a trained security
guard, light vehicle driver and a conductor as defined in
Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.
OR
Semi-skilled employees who work with the same
employer for five years continuously shall be placed in
the Skilled Category.
Some of the commonly used designations of skilled
employees in various scheduled employments are as
under:
Security Guard (Persons who have obtained training
under Rule 5 (1) of the Punjab Private Security Agencies
(Regulation) Rules, 2007, Sewerman, Concrete and
Mixer, Daffedar, Head Mali, Head Survey Khalasi, Tar
Sprayer, Bajri Spreader, Boiler Man, Hammer Man,
Jumper Man, Hobee Driver, Thatcher, Boatman, Glass
Blower, Grinding Man, Mason, Electroplater, Electrician,
Pump Attendant, Welder, Wireman, Turner, Gratuation
Man, Candy Plant Operator, Refrigeration Mechanic,
Moulder, Machine man, Engineer (Diploma Holder),
Chief Chemist, Rigger, Spinning Master, Black Smith,

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Carpenter, Camera Man, Die Maker, Video Film Maker,
Photographer, Auxiliary Nurse-cum-Midwife(ANM),
Assistant Dispenser, Junior Radiographer, Floor Washer,
White Washer, Painter, Polish man, Buffing man, Cutter,
Tailor, Artist, Lathe man, Design cutter, Clerk, Time,
Keeper, Salesman, Office Assistant, Storekeeper,
Accountant, Steno-typist, Data Entry Operator,
Computer Operator.
These designations are illustrative and not
exhaustive in nature.
(d) Highly skilled "Highly Skilled Work" means a work which calls for a
degree of perfection and full competence in the
performance of certain tasks including clerical work
acquired through intensive technical or professional
training or practical work experience for certain
reasonable. period and also requires of an worker to
assume full responsibility for the judgement or decision
involved in the execution of these tasks.
OR
A person who has been duly declared a graduate in
Engineering or in any other special or other professional
trade from a Govt. recognized institution, Board or
University.
Some of the commonly used designations of Highly
skilled employees in various scheduled employments are
asunder:
Security Su-pervisor (who has obtained training as per
syllabus approved by Department of Technical Education
and Industrial Training vide their letter dated 6.8.2009),
Graduate in any discipline or an under graduate with
Diploma/Certificate Course in Stenography or Diploma
in Computer Applications/Accountancy or Supervisory
Staff who have to take independent decisions, Graduate

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(e) Staff Category A
(KRTK 24, 1934"SAKA)
Clerk, Sweeping machine operator or sewerman with
two years experience; heavy vehicle drivers i.e. truck,
tempo, tractor, bus, bulldozer, Crane operator, road
rollers and. Harvester combine Operator, Loco shunt
operator, Dozer operator, JCB operators, Radiographer,
Assistant Opthamalic Technician, Audiology Technician,
X-ray/E.C.G./E.E.G., Pharmacist, Lady Health Visitor,
Nursing Superintendent, Staff Nurse, Dietician, Medical
Social Worker, Demonstrator, Deputy Chief Pharmacist,
House Surgeon, Radiology Superintendent, Brick Layer,
Stone Chistler, Water Pump Driver, Diesel/ Electric
Mixer Driver, Plumber, Well Sinker, Plasterer etc.
A person having a Post Graduation Degree/MBA/
Marketing/Finance/Human Resources Development and
or Company Secretary or equivalent or any professional
degree.
Category B
Graduate in any discipline or an under Graduate with
Diploma/Certificate Course in Stenography or Diploma
in Computer Applications/Accountancy or supervisory
staff who have to take independent decisions.
Category C
A person who is above matriculate but not graduate
or undergraduate with certificate of Steno typist!
Computer Application/Data Entry Operator or
Accountancy. It includes timekeeper, salesman,
Assistant and storekeeper.
Category D
Any Class-Tv employee (casual, through contractor or
on contract basis who is matriculate.

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2. The above minimum rates of wages are linked with Consumer Price
Index Numbers (State Series 1987 = 100) with average Consumer Price
Index Numbers of all centres of the last six months being 658 ending
August, 2012 as the base. Neutralization will be provided at the rate of
Rs.8.25 per point in the case of monthly rated employees, 32 paise per
point in case of daily rated employees and 4.00 paise per point in case of
hourly rated employees on the rise or fall of the Consumer Price Index
Number (Punjab Series). Adjustment of wages will be made after an
interval of six months, i.e. on 1st March and 1st September of every
year taking the average of Consumer Price Index Numbers of all the
centres for the last six months from the aforesaid dates for which
Consumer Price Index Numbers are compiled by the Punjab Government.
Firstadjustment to be made with effect from Ist March, 2013.
3. The minimum wages fixed/revised shall be the basic rates of wages.
4. In case of employees employed in employments at Sr.No.33, 34 and 64,
if they are provided twomeals, two times tea and lodging, they will get
Rs. 1765/-1ess than the minimum wages fixed for their categories and if
they get two meals and two times tea without lodging they will get
Rs. 500/-less than other employees in their category who are not getting
meals, tea and lodging.
5. Any increase or decrease in the minimum wages due to fall and rise in
.the cost of living index number shall be known as Variable Dearness
Allowance (VDA) which will be merged in the basic rate of wages on
the 1st day of March and September in such a way that the total minimum
wage remains rounded off to next higher multiple often paise.
6. No employer is permitted to bifurcate the minimum wage fixed by the
Government of Punjab.
7. There will be no difference between wages for men and women
employees and amongst adult, adolescent, disabled and child employees.
8. The minimum rates of wages shall not fall below the notified level even
if the Consumer Price Index Number falls below the level pertaining to
the base period.

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9. The revised wages are for working on normal working days i.e. 8 hours
working for an adult and four and half hours working for a child where
permitted to work under the provisions of Child Labour (Prohibition and
Regulation) Act 1986. Hourly wage shall be calculated by dividing the
daily normal working day wage (or Daily wage) by working hours of an
adult or a child.
10. Classification or categories of employees shall be as specified or defined
in clause-I of the above Notes. Similar nature of work shall fall in a
particular classification or category. In case of any difference of opinion
about the category or classification of an employee, the decision of the
Authority appointed under Section 20(1) of the Minimum Wages Act,
1948 shall be final.
11. If due to new definition of categories" an employee who was earlier
placed in a higher category but now falls in a lower category, the employee
will continue to get the wages of his earlier category and in no case the
':- wages of such employee can be reduced, e.g. a person who was earlier
placed in a skilled category but due to new definition of skilled worker
given in clause-I, he comes in the semi skilled category, he will continue
to get the minimum wages fixed for the skilled category. However, if a
worker who was earlier placed in a lower category but due to new
definition of categories, comes in the higher category, he shall get the
minimum wages for that higher category.
12. If an employee employed in any scheduled employment is not specifically
mentioned by the name of its trade or job under any of the categories/
classes in this notification or in earlier notifications fixing or revising
minimum rate of wages, even then such employee shall be paid minimum
wages of the category of the class where he can be most accurately
placed. In case of disagreement about a category or classification of an
employee, the decision of the Authority appointed under Section 20( 1) of
the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 shall be final.
13. In-case any new employment in the schedule is added by the State
Government by issuing notification under Section 27 of the Minimum
Wages Act, 1948, the minimum wages fixed/revised by the Government
from time to time shall also be applicable on those employments.

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14. The daily minimum wage has been calculated after dividing the monthly
minimum wage of that category by 26. In case dueto absence of an
employee, wages for a day are to be deducted from the salary of an
employee, the daily wage shall be calculated by dividing the monthly
wage of that category by 30. The minimum daily rates of wages of ,
employee,S include the wages of weekly! substituted rest day,
15. Wages for apprentice are to be regulated under theApprentice Act, 1961
(No.520f1961)
16. Trainee/learner can be paid 75% of the wage of the category for which
he is being given training or minimum wages for the unskilled worker
which ever is more only for six months or for the period of histraining
'which ever is less but thereafter he will be given wage of his category in
which he/she is1was given training. No employer is permitted to engage
an unskilled employee as a trainee/learner. The unskilled employee will
be paid wage of his category.
17. The revised rates of minimum wages are also applicable to employees
employed by the contractors or through outsourcing arrangements. The
. occupier/manager of a factory under the Factories Act, 1~~8, the principal
employer under the Contract Labour, (Regulation and Abolition).Act,
1970 or the employer of the Scheduled employment will be responsible
to ensure the payment of minimum rates of wages to the contract
labourers.
18. Minimum wages fixed by the Government will not be applicable to the
. establishments which are already paying higher than the wages fixed by
the Government. However, the employer will be liable to pay the minimum
wages as and when wages paid by him fall short of the minimum-wages
so fixed by the Government.
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19. An employer may link the above revised minimum wage tothe production
but in no case the wage of an average employee shall fall below the
existing minimum wage in their category. Where such production-linked
wages are introduced, to provide work, raw materials and power would
be the responsibility of that employer.

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(KRTK 24, 1934 SAKA)
20. In case any establishment belonging to the State of Punjab has any
branch in any other State or Union Territory, the employees working in
. those branches shall be paid the minimum rates of wagesfixed by that
State/Union Territory for their category or minimum rates fixed by the
State of Punjab for that category whichever is higher. This will be
applicable only on Government Undertakings, Boards, Corporations etc.
where workers are employed on casual basis or on contract or through
contractor or through service provider or outsourcing agency.
21. In case of piece rated employees, the wage for the weekly/substituted
rest day shall be the average daily wage earned during the previous
month.
22. The revised daily rate of an employee is inclusive of the wage for his
weekly/substituted rest day.
23. The revised minimum wages are not a bar to employer in giving higher
wages than those fixed by this notification, keeping in view the skill and
experience of an employee.
24. An employee who works for one hour or more in a day on ajob which
involves high degree of risk like underground work in bore-wells, tunnels,
sewerage pipes etc., works at a height of 30 feet or above from the
ground level or work in zoo and places where caring of wild animals is
done, shall be paid 25% higher wages of their respective category for
that day. In case of a dispute whether a particular work involves high
degree of risk or not, the same shall be decided by the Authority
appointment under Section 20(1 ) of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 whose
decision shall be final.
ONLY FOR SUGAR INDUSTRY IN ADDITION TO ABOVE
25. The employees of this employment shall be paid wages as per the
recommendations of the Sugar Wages Board or as fixed under the
Minimum Wages Act, 1948, whichever is higher.

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(KRTK24, 1934 SAKA)
26. The employments, which are not covered under the recommendations
of the Sugar Wages Board, shall be paid such wages, as are fixed
under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
0087111-2012IPb. Govt. Press, S.A.S. Nagar
R.C. NAYYAR,
Principal Secretary to Government of Punjab,
Department of Labour.