Fiie No. 1 /20(11 I 2O2O-LS-I.

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Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employrnent
Oflice of the Chief Labour CommissionerlC)
New Delhi
Datedlulbl2020
ORDER

In exercise of tJle powers conferred by Central Government vide Notification

No. S.O. 186(E) dated 19th January, 2OL7 of the Ministry of Labour and Emplol'rnent
the undersigned hereby revise the rates of Variable Dearness Allowance for the
employees employed in Agriculture w.e.f. 01.10.2O20 on the basis of the average
Consumer Price Index for Industrial workers reaching 329.16 frorn 324 as on
30.06.2020 (Base 2OO 1- 100) and thereby resulting in an increase of 5. 16 points. The
revised Variable Dearness Allowance as under shall be pavable from 01.10.2020:-

Category of worker Rates of V.D.A. Area wise per day

(in Rupees)
.B'
Unskilled 74 68 68
Semi-Ski11ed/ Unskilled 8t 74 68
Supervisory
Skilled / Clerical 88 8t 74
Hishly Skilled 97 90 81

Therefore, the minimum rates of wages including the basic rates and Variable
Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 0 l. 10.2O2Q to the employees working in
Asriculture shall be as under:-
Category of worker Rates of wages including V.D.A. Area wise per day
{in Rupees)
t3
Unskilled 333+74=407 303+68=371 300+68=368
Semi 364+81=445 335+74=409 3O7+68=375
Skilled/Unskilled
Supervisory
Skilled/ Clerical 395+66=493 364+8L=445 334+74=408

Hishly Skilled 438+97=535 4O7+96=497 364+8I=445

The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of
the Minimum Wages Advisory Board.

The classificalion ofworkers under different categories will be same as in Part-

I of the notifrcation, whereas classilication of cities will be same as in the Partll of
the notification dated 19th January, 2O17. The present classification of cities into
areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.

(D.P.S.Negi)
Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
As per list attached.
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F.N o. I / 20
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Office of the Chief Labour CommissionerfC)
New Delhi
)a1s*1albl2020
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide Notification
No. S.O.2413(E) dated 28th July,2Ol7 of the Ministry of Labour and Emplo5rment the
undersigned, hereby, revise the rates of Variable Dearness Allowance on the basis of
the average consumer price index number for the preceding period of six months
ending on 30.06.2020 reaching 329.16 from 324 (base 2001=100) and thereby
resulting in an increase of 5. 16 points for Industrial Workers as under. This order
shall come into force w.e.f. 01. 10.2020.
Rates of Variable Dearness Allowance for employees employed in employments
in Gypsum Mines, Barytes Mines, Bauxlte Mines, Manganese Mines, China Clay
Mines, Kyanite Mines, Copper Mines, Clay Mines, Magnesite Mines, White Clay
Mines, Stone Mlnes, Steatite Mines (including the mines producing Soap Stones
and Talc), Ochre Mines, Asbestos Mines, Fire Clay Mines, Chromite Mines,
Quartzite Mines, Quartz Mines, Silica Mlnes, Graphite Mines, Felspar Mines,
Laterite Mines, Dolomite Mines, Red Oxide Mines, Wolfram Mines Iron Ore
Mines, Granite Mines Rock Phosphate Mines, Hematite Mines, Marble and
Calclte Mines, Uranium Mines, Mica Mines, Lignite Mines, Gravel Mines, Slate
Mines and tite Mines.
Category of worker Rates of V.D.A. (in Rs.) per day

For work above ground For work below sround

Unskilled 77 97
Semi- Skilled/ Unskilled 97 116
Supervisory
Skilled / Clencal 116 135
Hiehlv Skilled IJC ).49
Therefore the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates arrd Variable
Dearness Allowance Pavable w.e.f. O1.10.2020 will be as under:-
Category of worker Rates of wages including V.D.A. (in Rs.) per day

For work above For work below ground

Unskilled 350+77=427 437+97=534

Semi-Ski1led/ 437+97=534 523+tI6=639
Unskilled Supervisory
Skilled / Clerical 523+ 1 16=639 6lo+ 135=745
Hiehlv Skilled 6 10+ 135=745 683+I49=832
The VDA has been rounded offto 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 notifrcation. whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Pa-rt-Ii of
the notilication dated 19th January, 2O17. The present classification of cities into r
areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure i for ready reference.

Chief Labour Commissioner(C)

As per list attached.
 F.No. 1 /20(3) /2020-Ls-II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour& Employment
Offrce of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi
Dated:lLlhl2o2o
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide Notificatron
No. S.O. 188(E) dated lgth January, 2OI7 of t}re Ministry of Labour and Employment
the undersigned, hereby revise the rates of Variable Dearness Allowa-nce on the basis
of the average consumer price index number for the preceding period of six months
ending on 30.06.2020 reaching 329.16 ftom 324 (base 2OO1 = 1O0) and thereby
resulting in an increase of 5. 16 points for Industrlal Workers as under. This order
shall come into force w.e.f. 01.10.2020
The rates of Variable Dearness Allowance for employees employed rn
CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE OF ROADS OR RUNWAYS OR IN BUILDING
OPERATIONS INCLUDING LAYINC DOUIN I'NDERGROUND ELECTRIC,
UIIRILESIS, RADIO, TELEVISION, TELEPIIONE,TELEGRAPH AND OVERSEAS
COMMUNICATION CABLES AND SIMILAR OTHER UNDERGROUND CABLING
ELECTRIC WATER SI'PPLY LINESI AND SEUIERAGE PIPE LINES,
Category of worker Rates of V.D.A. Area wise per day
(in Rupees)
B
Unskilled 'l16
Semi-Skilled / Unskilled \ 128 109 90
Suoervisorv
Skilled / Clerical \ 140 t2a 109
Hiehly Skilled LJZ 140 t28
Therefore the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable
Dearn ess Allowance oavable w.e.f. 0 l. 10.2020 will be as under :-
Category of Rates of wages including V.D.A. per day
worker (in Rupees)
A Area B Area C Area
Unskilled 523+tt6=639 437+97=534 350+77=427

Semi- 579+128=707 494+709=603 410+90=500

Skiiled/ Unskilled
Supervisory
Skiiled/ Clerical 637+I4O=777 579+128=707 494+tO9=603
Highly Skilled 693+ 152=845 637+t40=777 579+128=707
The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of
the Minimum Wages Advisory Board.
The classification ofworkers under different categories wiil be same as in Part-
I of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-il of
the notification dated 19th Jaruary, 2O17. Tl;.e present classification of cities into
areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.

(D. P. S.Negi)
Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
As per list attached.
 F.No.1 I 2O$) / 2020-LS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour& Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi
Dated:11,ilo/2O2O
ORDER

In Exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide Notilication

No. S.O. 192(E), dated 19th January,2Ol7, of the Ministry of Labour & Employment
the undersigned, hereby revise the rates ofVariable Dearness Allowalce on the basis
of the Average Consumer Price Index number for the preceding period of six months
ending on 30.06.2020 reaching 329.16 from 324 ( Base: 2001 = 100) and thereby
resulting in an increase of 5. 16 points for Industrial workers and direct that this
order shall come into force w.e.f. O7.7O.2O2O.

RATES OF V.D.A. FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN LOADING AND

UNLOADTNG rN (il GOODS SHEDS, PARCEL OFFTCES OF RATLWAYS, (ti) OTHER
GOODS-SHEDS, GODOIVNS, WAREHOUSES AND OTHER STMTLAR
EMPLOYMENTS; (iii) DOCKS AND PORTS; AND (ivl PASSENGERS GOODS AND
CARGO CARRIED OUT AT AIRPORTS (BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC}.

Therefore, the minimum rates of wages including the basic rates arrd Variable
Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01. 10.2020 to the employees shall be as under:-

AREA RATES OF V.D.A. PER DAY IIN RS.)

116
'B' 97
77

Therefore the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and variable
Dearness Allowance Davable w.e.f. O l. 10.2O2O shall be as under:-

AREA RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D. A. PER DAY

Basic V.D.A. Total
Wages
(Rs.) [Rs.) (Rs.)
523 + 1i6 639
,B' 437 + 97 534
350 + 77 427

The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of
the Minimum Wages Advisory Board.

The classification ofworkers 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 notifrcation dated 19rh January, 2O77. Tl:,e present classifrcation of cities into
areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.

(D. P. S.Negi)
Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
As per list attached.
 No. | / 20(51 / 20 I 9-LS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour& Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi

Dated:ll/lol2O2O
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Centra,l Government Vide
Notification No. S.O.190(E) dated lgth January, 2Ol7 of the Ministry of Labour &
Empioyment, the undersigned hereby revise the rates of Variable Dearness
Allowance on the basis of the average consumer price index number for the preceding
period of six month ending on 30.06.2020 reaching 329.76 frorn 324 (Base 2001-
100) and thereby resulting in an increase of 5.16 points for Industrial workers and
direct that this order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.10.2020.

RATES OF V.D.A.FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN "Emplo5rment of

Sweeping and Cleaning excluding activities prohibited under the Employment
of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohlbition| Act,
1993".
AREA RATES OF V.D.A. PER DAY (in
Rs.)
776
B 97
77

Therefore, the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable
Deamess Allowance payable w.e.f 01.10.2020 shall be as under:-

AREA RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D.A PER DAY

Basic Wages V.D.A Total
(Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.)

523 + 116 = 639

B 437 + 97 534
350 + 427

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
tlre notification dated l9,h Januar5z, 2017. The present classification of cities into
areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for readv reference.

(D.P.S.Negi)
Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
As per list attached.
 File No. 1/20(6) / 202O-LS-Itr
Government of India
Ministry of Labour& Ernployment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi
Dated)1.ilo/2020
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Central Government Vide
Notification No.S.O.191(E) dated 19tr. January, 2077 of the Ministry of Labour &
Emplol'rnent, the undersigned hereby revise the rates of Variable Dearness
Allowance on the basis average consumer price index number for the preceding
period of six month ending on 30.06.2020 reaching 329.16 frorn 324 fBase 2001 -
100) and thereby resulting in an increase of 5.16 points for Industrial workers and
direct that this order shall come into force w.e.f. 01. 10.2O20.
AREA RATES OF V.D.A. PER DAY (in Rs.)
A 140
B t28
c 109
Therefore, the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates arrd Variable
Dearness Allowaltce payable w.e.f 01.10.2020 to employees employed in WATCH
AND WAR"D (without arms) sha-11 be as under:-
AREA RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D.A PER DAY
Basic Wages V.D.A Total
(Rs. ) (Rs. ) [Rs.)
oJ/ + 140 = 777
lf 579 + 128 = 7O7
494 109 = 603
II. RATES OF V.D.A.FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN WATCH AND UTARD
(with arms) sha1l be as under:-
AREA RATES OF V.D.A. PER DAY fin Rs.l
t52
B 740
C 128
Therefore, the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable
Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.10.2020 to employees employed in WATCH
AND WARD (with arms) shall be as under:-
AREA RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D.A PER DAY
Basic Wages V.D.A Total
{Rs.) (Rs. ) (Rs.)
693 + r3z = 6.+5
B 637 + I4O = 777
C 579 + r28 = 707
The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of
the Minimum Wages Advisory Board.

The classifrcation of workers under different categories willbe same as in Part-

I of the notifrcation, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-ll of
the notification dated 19ih January, 2O77. The present classification of cities into
areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for readv reference.

(D.P.S.Negi)
Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
As per list attached.
 File No. 1 /20l (7)2019 LS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour& EmPloYment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi

Dated: P'/t{2O20
ORDER
In exercise of tJ:e powers conferred by the Centra.l Govemment Vide
Notification No.S.O.189{E) dated 19th January, 2Ol7 of the Ministry of Labour &
Employment, the undersigled hereby revise the rates of Variable Dearness
Allowance on the basis average consumer price index number for tJre preceding
period of six month ending on 30.06.2020 reaching 329.76 from 324 (Base 2001 -
tool ana thereby resulting in an increase of5.16 points for Industrial workers and
direct that this order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.1O.202O.

RATES OF V.D.A.FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN "STONE MINES' shall be as

under:-

Item of work Rates of Variable Deamess Allowance

as on 01- 1O.2020
l. Excavation & removal
of over burden with
50 meters lead/ 1,5
meters lift. *

(i) Soft Soil Rs.80

(ii) Soft Soil with rock Rs. 117

(ii) Rock I<S. IJJ

2. Removal and stacking t<s. crJ

of rejected stones with
50 metres lead/ 1.5
Metres lift. *

3. Stone breaking or Stone

Crushing for the Stone size ot-
1.0 inch to 1.5 inches Rs. 471
Above 1.5 inches to 3.O inches Rs. 4O3
Above 3.0 inches to 5.0 inches Rs, 238
Above 5.0 inches t<s. lvo
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Therefore, the minimum piece rate wages showing the basic and Variable
Deamess Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.1o.2020 to the employees employed in Stone
Mines shall be as under:-

Category Baslc Wages VDA Total

1. Excavation & removal

of over burden with
50 meters l,ead/ 1.5
Meters lift. *

(i) Soft Soil Rs.351 Rs.80 Rs. 431

(ii) Soft Soil with rock Rs.531 Rs.1 17 Rs.648

(in) Rock Rs.703 Rs.155 Rs.858

2. Removal and
stacking of rejected
stones with 50 meters
lead/ 1.5 meters lift, * Rs. 283 + Rs.63 = Rs.346

3. Stone Breaking or
Stone
Crushing for stone size
of category **
Ba:lc Wages VDA Total

(i) 1.0 inch to 1.5 inches Rs.2l7l +Rs.471 = 2642

(ii) Above 1.5 inches Rs.1857 + Rs.4O3= 2260

to 3.O inches

(iii) Above 3.0 inches Rs.1088+Rs.238 = 1326

to 5.0 inches
(iv) Above 5.0 inches Rs.893+ Rs.196 = 1089

Ttre workers employed on minimum guaranteed time rate of wages per day shall
be entitled to time rate of minimum wages plus special allowance, . if any,
by
for
,.""tiU"a category of above ground work;rs revised from time to time the
Central Governmint in respect of scheduled employment in stone mrnes'
* Per 2.831 cube meters (100 cubic feet)
** Per truck load of 5.662 cubic meters (200 cubic feet)

(D.P.S.Negr)
Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
As per list attached.