No.

1 1)/20 17-LS-II
/ 13(
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Offrce of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi
Dated:(/ rol2017
ORDER

In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide

Notification No. 186(E) dated 19th January, 2Ol7 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 1.10.2017-31.3.2018 due to decrease
in the average Consumer Price Index for the period January, 2017 lo June, 2017 lor
the workers employed in Agrlculture and thereby resulting in the VDA remaining the
sarne as it was during the period of 7.4.2017 to 3O.9.2O77. This order shall come into
force w.e.f. 0 1. 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:-

Category of worker Rates of wages including V.D.A. Area wise per day
I (in Rupees)
'AtArea 'B'Area 'C'Area
Unskilled 333+8 303+8 300+8
347 311 308

Semi- 364+9 335+8 307+8

Skilled/Unskilled 373 343 315
Supervisory
Skilled/ Clerical 395+10 364+9 334+8
405 373 342
Highly Skilled 438+11 4Ol +7O 364+9
449 4L7 373
Clerical 395+10 364+9 334+8
405 373 342

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

The classification of workers under different categories will be same as in Part-l

of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-II
of the notification dated 19o January, 2017. T}:e present classifrcation of cities
into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.
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(A.K.Naydk)
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER(C)

To
As per list attached.
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13(21 / 20 17
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi
Dated:( llo l2ol7
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 Employment the
undersigned, hereby, declares t1"at there shall be no increase in Variable Dearness
Allowance for the period of 1.10.2017-3I.3.2018 due to decrease in the average
Consumer Price Index for the period January, 2Ol7 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 1.4.2017 to 3O.9.2O17. This order shall come into force
w.e.f.01.10.2017.

Rates of Variable Dearness Allowance for employees employed in employments

in Gypsum Mitres, BarJrtea Milea, Bauxlte Mines, ltrangenese Mlnes, Chtna Clay
Mines, Kyaalte Mlnes, Copper lllines, Clay Mines, Magneslte Mlaes, Whtte Clay
Mines, Stone Mlncs, Steatite Mlnes (tncludiag the minee produclng Soap Stones
aad Talc), Ochre Mines, Asbestos [ines, Fire Clay Minee, Chromite Miaes,
Quartzite Mlnes, Qua z Dllnes, Sllica Mines, Graphite Mlnes, Felspar Mlnes,
Lateritc Mines, Dolomlte Mlnes, Red Orride Mlnes, Ifolftam Mltres lron Ore
Miaes, Granlte Mines Rock Phosphate tllnes, Hematite Mlnes, Marble and
Calclte Mines, Uranlua Mlnes, Mica Mhes, Llpitc Mlnes, Gravel Mitres, Slate
Mineg aad 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 sarne as
under:-

Category of worker Rates of wages including V.D.A. (in Rs.) per day

For work above ground For work below ground

Unskilled 35O+9 437 +7 7

359 444
Semi-Ski11ed/ 437 + 17 523+13
Unskilled Supervisorv 448 s36
Skilled/ Clerical 523+ 13 610+15
536 625
Highly Skilled 6 10+ 15 683+ 17
625 700
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-l
of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-ll of the
notification dated 19th January, 2077. T]iIe present classification of cities into areas A,
B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.

(A.K.NaYak)
CHIEF T,ABOUR COMMISSIONER(C)
To
As per list attached.
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1
Government of India
Ministry of Labour& Employment
Ofhce of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Deihi
Dated:6 I ro /2017
ORDER
In exercise of t}re powers conferred by Central Govemment vide Notification 188(E)
dated 19th January, 2017 of the Ministry of Labour and Employment the undersigned,
hereby declares that there sha-ll be no increase in Variable Dearness Allowance for the
period of 1.10.2017-31.3.2018 due to decrease in tJle average Consumer Price Index
for the period January, 2017 to June, 2017 for the workers employed in Industrlal
Workere and thereby resulting in the VDA remaining the same as it was during the
period of 7.4.2017 to 30.9.2077. This order shall come into force w.e.f. O1.10.2017.

The rates of Variable Dearness Allowance for workers employed in CONSIRUCIIOI

OR UAIITTENANCE OF RON)S OR RUITWAYS OR IN BUILDING OPERATIOITS
INCLUDIITG LI\YIITG DOWN UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC, tr'IRELESS, RADIO,
TELEVISIOIT, TELEPHONE,TELEGRAPH AND OVERSEAS COMMUNICATION
CABLES AND SIMILIIR OTHER UNDERGROUND CABLING UIORI! ELECTRIC
LINES, trIATER SUPPLY LIITESI AND SEWERAGE PIPE LINES.

Therefore, t1e 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:-

I Category of worker Rates of wages including V.D.A. per day

(in Rupees)
tAt Area
'Bt Area 'C'Area
Unskilled 523+ 13 437+ll 350+9
536 448 ?<o
Semi- 579+14 494+12 410+ 10
Skilled/Unskilled 593 506 420
Supervisory

Skilled 637+76 579+14 494+12

653 593 506
Clerica-l 637 + t6 579+14 494+72
I
653 <o? 506
Highly Skilled 693+17 637 +t6 579+14
710 653 593

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
notiflcation dated 19t1, January, 2Ol7 . Tt-.e present classilication of cities into areas A,
B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.
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(A.K. Nayak)
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER(C)
To
As per list attached
 File No. U1 3/(4)2017 Ls-fi
Government of India
Ministry of Labour& Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi

Dated:$/LO/2017
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Central Government Vide Notification
No.S.O.189(E) dated 19th January, 2Ol7 of the Ministry of Labour &
Employment, the undersigned hereby declares that there shali be no increase
in Variable Dearness Allowance for the period of 1.lO.2Ol7 -31.3.2018 due to
decrease in the average Consumer Price Index for the period January, 2Ol7 to
June, 20 17 for the workers employed in Industrial Workers and thereby
resulting in the VDA remaining the same as it was during the period of
1.4.2017 to 30.9.2077 . This order shall come into force w.e.f. 01. 1O.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

1. Excavation & removal

of over burden with
50 meters lead/ 1.5
meters lift. x

(i) Soft Soil Rs. 9

(ii) Soft Soil with rock Rs. 13

(ii) Rock Rs.17

2. Removal and stacking Rs.7

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

3. Stone breaking or Stone

Crushing for the Stone size of:-

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
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Therefore, the minimum piece rate wages showing the basic and Variable
Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.10.20J7 to the employees employed
in Stone Mines shall be as under:-
Category Basic Wages VDA Tota I

1. Excavation & removal

of over burden with
50 meters Lead/1.5
Meters lift. *

(i) Soft Soil + Rs.351 Rs.g 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 xx
Basic Wages VDA Total
(i) 1.0 inch to 1.5 inches Rs.2171 + Rs. 53 2224

(ii) Above 1.5 inches Rs.1857 + Rs. 45 t902

to 3.0 inches

( iii) Above 3.0 inches Rs.1088 + Rs.27 1115

to 5.0 inches
(iv) Above 5.0 Rs.B93 + 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.
x Per 2.831 cube meters (100 cubic feet)
** Per truck load of 5.662 cubic meters (200 cubic feet)

(A.K.N aya k)
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER (C)
To

As per list attached.

 No. 1 / 13(s)/20 17-LS-II

Government of India
Ministry of Labour& Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi

Dated:g / 10 /2017
oIrDE!l
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Centra.l Government Vide
Notification No. S.O. 190(E) dated 19th January, 2Ol7 of the Ministry of Labour
& Employment, the undersigned hereby declares that there shall be no increase in
Variable Dearness Allowance for the period of 1.10.20i7-31.3.2018 due to decrease in
tlre average Consumer Price Index for the period January, 2077 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 1.4.2017 to 3O.9.2O17. This order shall come
into lorce w.e.f. O 1.10.2017.

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

and Cleenlng excludlng actlvitles prohlbited under the Emplo5rment of
Manual Scavengers and Constructlon of Dry Latrines (Prohibitlonf 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 V.D.A Total

(Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.)
A 523 + 13 536
B 437 + 11 444
c 350 + 9 359

The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rrpee 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. Th,e present classification of cities
into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.

(A.K.N
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER(C)
To
As per list attached
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Government of India
Ministry of Labour& Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi
Dated:( lrol2ol7
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Central Government Vide
Notification No.S.O.191(E) dated 19th January, 2Ol7 ot the Ministry of Labour
& Employment, the undersigned hereby declares that there shall be no
increase in Variable Dearness Allowarrce for the period of 1.lO.2Ol7-31.3.2018
due to decrease in the average Consumer Price Index for the period January,
2Ol7 to J:une, 2Ol7 for the workers employed in Industrlal Workers ald
thereby resulting in the VDA remaining the same as it was during the period of
1.4.2017 to 30.9.2017. This order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.1O.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 (wlthout arms) would be same as under:-
AREA RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D.A PER DAY
BasicWages V.D.A Total
(Rs.) (Rs.) Rs.)
A 637 + t6 653
B 579 + 74 593
c 494 + t2 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 Wages V.D.A Total

(Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs. )
A 693 + 77 770
B 637 + 76 653
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, 2077. The present classification of cities
into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.

(A.K.Nay
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER(C)

To
As per list attached.
 File No. 1 / 13(71 / 2Ol7 -LS-I.I
Government of India
Ministry of Labour& Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi

Dated,:6 llo/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 l.lO.2077-31.3.2018 due to decrease in
the average Consumer Price Index for the period January, 2Ol7 to June,2Ol7
for the workers employed in Industrial llorkers and thereby resulting in the
VDA remaining the same as it was during the period of 1.4.2017 to 3O.9.2O17.
This order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.10.2017.

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

UNLON)ING rN (il q)ODS SHEDS, PARCEL OFFICES OF RAJLWAYS, (ttl
OTHER (X)ODS-SHEDS, GODOWNS, WAREHOUSES AND OTHER SIMILAR
EMPLOYMEIYTS; (iii) DoCKS AND PoRTS; AND (tvl PASSEI{GERS CI()ODS
AIID CARGO CARRIED OUT AT AIRFORTS (BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND
DOMESTTCI.

Therefore, the minimum rates of wages including the basic rates arrd Variable
Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01. i0.2017 to the employees would be same
under:-
AREA RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D. A. PER DAY
Basic V.D.A. Total
Wages
(Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.)
.A' 523 + 13 536
'Bt '_tJ / + 11 444
.ct 350 + I 359

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

The classihcation 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 19e Jaluary, 2077. Thre present classification of cities
into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.

(A. .Nay
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER(C)

To
As per list attached.