File No.

1 / 10( 1)/20 18-LS-ll

Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Emplol,rnent
Offrce of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi
Dated:3/q/2018

ORDER

[n exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide Notification No.

186(E) dated 19th January, 2Ol7 ol the Ministry of Labour and Employment the
undersigned hereby revise the rates of Variable Dearness Allowance for the workers
employed in Agriculture w.e.f. 01.04.2018 on the basis of the average Consumer Price
Index for Industrial workers reaching 286 from 277.5 as on 31.12.2017 (Base 2001-
100) and thereby resulting in al increase of 8.5 points. The revised Variable Dearness
Allowarrce as under would be payable from O 1.04.2018:-

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

(in Rupees)
.B' ,C'
I

Unskilled 19 18 18
Semi-Skilled / Unskilled 2l t9 18
Supervisory
Skilled 21 19
Hishly Skiled c< l2 2l
Clerical 23 2l ).9
Therefore, the minimum rates of wages including the basic rates and Variable
Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.04.2018 to the employees working in Agriculture
would be as under:-
Category of worker Rates of wages including V.D.A. Area wise per day
(in Rupees)
B C
Unskilled 333+ 19=352 303+ l8=32 I 300+ 18=3 18
Semi- 364+27=385 335+ l9=354 307+ 18:325
Skilled/ Unskilled I

Supervisory
Skilled 395+23=418 364+2 1:385 334+ 19:353

Highly Skilled 438+25=463 407+23=430 364+2 1=385

Clerical 395+23=418 364+21=385 334+ i9:353
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-l

of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-ll of the
notification dated 19th Januar5r, 2017. Thre present classification of cities into areas A,
B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference

(J.K. SA
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER(C)

To
As per list attached
 F.N o. t/ ro (2) / 20 1 8-LS-ll
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employrnent
Oflice of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi
Dated:)l L1/ 20 18
OR.DDR
In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Govemment vide Notihcation No.
S.O.2413(E) dated 28th July, 2Ol7 of the Ministry of Labour and Employment 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 slx months ending on
31.12.2017 reaching 286 from 277.5 (base 2001=100) and thereby resulting in an
increase of 8.5 points for Industrial Workers as under. This order shall come into force
w.e.f.01.04.2018.
Rates of Variable Dearness Allowance for employees employed in employments in
Gypsum Mines, Barytes Mines, Bauxite Mines, Manganese Mines, China Clay
Mines, Kyanlte Mlnes, Copper Mines, Clay Mines, Magneslte Mlnes, Vlhite Clay
Mines, Stone Mlnes, Steatlte Mines (including the mines producing Soap Stones
and Talc), Ochre Mines, Asbestos Mines, Fire Clay Mines, Chromite Mines,
Quartzlte Mines, Quartz Mines, Siliea Mines, Graphite Mlnes, Felspar Mines,
Laterite Mines, Dolomite Mines, Red Oxide Mines, Wolfram Mines lron Ore Mines,
Granite Mlnes Rock Phosphate Mines, Hematitc Mines, Marble and Calcite Mines,
Uranium Mines, Mica Mines, Lignite Mines, Gravel Mines, Slate Mines and
Ma tite Mines.
Category of worker Rates of V.D.A. (in Rs.) per day

For work above ground For work below ground I

Unskilled 20 25
Semi-Skilled / Unskilled 25 30
Supervisorv
Skilled/ Clerica-l 30 35
Hiehly Ski[ed 39
Therefore the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable
Dearness Allowance P ble w.e.f. 01.04.2018 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

ground

Unskilled 350+20=370 437 +25=462

Semi-Skilled/ 437+25=462 523+30=553
Unskilled Supervisory
Skilled/ Clerical 523+30=553 610+35=645
Hiehly Skilled 6 10+35=645 683+39=722
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-II of the
notification dated 19th Januar5z, 2017. T1:e present classification of cities into areas A,
B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.

SAGAR)
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER(C)
To
As per list attached.
 F.No. 1 / 1o(3) /20 18-LS-II

Government of India
Ministry of Labour& Employnent
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi
Dated:)ll/20t8
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide Notilication
188(E) dated 19th January, 2017 of the Ministry of Labour and Employment the
undersigned, hereby revise the rates of Variable Dearness Allowance on the basis of the
average consumer price index number for tl:'e preceding period of six months ending on
31.12.2017 reaching 286 from 277 .5 (base 200I = 100) and thereby resulting in an
increase of 8.5 points for Industrial Workers as under. This order shall come into force
w.e.f. 01.04.2018
The rates of Variable Dearness Allowance for workers employed in
CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE OF ROADS OR RUNWAYS OR IN BUILDING
OPERATIONS INCLUDING LAYING DOWN UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC, UIIRELESS,
RADIO, TELEVISION, TELEPHONE,TELEGRAPH AND OVERSEAS
COMMUNICATION CABLES AND SIMILAR OTHER UNDERGROUND CABLING
WORX, ELECTRIC LINES WATER SUPPLY LINES AND SEWERAGE PIPE LINES.
Category of worker Rates of V.D.A. Area wise per day
(in Rupees)
A B C
Unsl<rlled 30 20 I

Semi- Skilled / Un skilled JJ I28 aa

Supervisory
Skilled 36 .,J 2a
Clerica-1 36 JJ 28
Hiehly Skilled 39 IJr)
Therefore the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable
Dearness Allowance a ble w.e.f. 01.04.20 i8 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+30=553 437 +25=462 350+20=370
I

I
Semi- 579+33=612 494+28=522 4lO+23:433
Skilled/ Unskilled
Supervisory
Skilled/ Clerical 637+36=673 579+33=612 494+28:522
Clerical 637 +36:673 579+33=672 494+29=522
Highly Skilled 693+39=732 637 +36=673 579+33=6L2
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 diJlerent categories will be same as in Part-I
of the notifrcation, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-ll of the
notification dated 19t], January, 2017. T}:,e present classification of cities into a:'eas A,
B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.

.SA AR
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER(C
To
As per list attached
 File No. 1 / 1Ol (4)20 18 LS-ll
Government of India
Ministry of l,abour& Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi

Dated:J/\/20ra
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Central Government Vide Notfication
No.S.O.189(E) dated 19th January, 2077 of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, tJ:e
undersigned hereby revise the rates ofVariable Dearness Allowance on the basis average
consumer price index number for the preceding period of six month ending on
31.12.2OL7 reaching 286 frorn 277.5 (Base 2OO1 - 100) and thereby resulting in an
increase of 8.5 points for Industrial worters and direct that this order sha.ll come into
force w.e.f. O 1.04.2018.
RATES OF V.D.A.FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN "STONE MINES' would be as
under:-

Item of work Rates of Variable Dearness Allowarce

as on o 1-4-2018
1. Excavation & removal
of over burden with
50 meters lead/ 1.5
meters lift. *

(i) Soft Soil Rs. 21

(ii) Soft Soil with rock Rs.30

(ii) Rock Rs.40

2. Removal and stacking Rs. 16

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

3. Stone breaking or Stone

Crushing for the Stone size oi-
1.0 inch to 1.5 inches Rs. 122
Above 1.5 inches to 3.0 inches Rs. 104
Above 3.0 inches to 5.0 inches Rs.62
Above 5.0 inches Rs. 51
 Therefore, the minimum piece rate wages showing the basic and Variable
Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.1,!.2018 to the employees employed in Stone
Mines shall be as under:-

Category Basic Wages VDA Total

1. Excavation & removal
of over burden with
50 meters Lead/ 1.5
Meters lift. *

(i) Soft Soil Rs.351 + Rs.21 Rs.372

(ii) Soft Soil with rock Rs.531 + Rs.30 Rs.561

(iii) Rock Rs.703 + Rs.4o Rs.743

2. Removal arrd
stacking of rejected
stones with 5O meters
lead/ 1 .5 meters lift. * Rs. 283 + Rs. 16 Rs.299

3. Stone Breaking or Stone

Crushing for stone size
of category **
Basic Urages VDA Total
(i) to 1.5 inches Rs.2171 + Rs. 122
1.0 inch 2293

(ii) Above 1.5 inches Rs.1857 + Rs. 104 1961

to 3.0 inches

(iii) Above 3.0 inches Rs.1088 + Rs.62 1150

to 5.0 inches
(iv) Above 5.0 Rs.893 + Rs.51 944

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 (1OO cubic feet)
Per truck load of 5.662 cubic meters (200 cubic feet)

SAGAR)
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER (C)
To

As per list attached.

 No. 1 / 10(s)/ 20 18-LS-ll
Government of India
Ministry of Labour& Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi

Dated:J/\l20t8
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Central Government Vide
Notification No. S.O.190(E) dated 19th January, 2Ol7 of the Ministry of Labour
& Employment, 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 37.12.2017 reaching 286 from 277.5
(Base 2001-100) and thereby resulting in an increase of 8.5 points for Industrlal
workers and direct that this order shal1 come into force w.e.f. 01.04.2018.

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

Sweeping and Cleaning excludlng actlvlties prohlbited under the
Employment of Manual Scavengers and Constructlon of Dry Latrlnes
Prohibltion Act 1993,,.
AREA RATES OF V.D.A. PER DAY (in Rs.)
A 30
B 25
C 20

Therefore, the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable
Deamess Allowance payable w.e.f 01.04.2018 would be as under:-

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

Basic Wages V.D.A Total

(Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.)
A JIJ + 30 553
B .tJ / + ,< 462
C 3s0 + 20 370

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 1gth Januarlz, 2017. Tlj.e present classification of cities into areas A,
B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.

.K.SAGAR)
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER(C)
To
As per list attached
 File No. 1 / 10(6)/2018-LS-li
Government of India
Ministry of Labour& Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Comrnissioner(C)
New Delhi
Dated:3lql2ot8
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Central Government Vide Notification
No.S.O.191(E) dated 19e January, 2OI7 of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the
undersigned hereby revise the rates ofVariable Dearness Allowance on the basis average
consumer price index number for the preceding period of six month ending on
31.12.2017 reaching 286 from 277.5 (Base 2001 - 100) arrd thereby resulting in an
increase of 8.5 points for Industrial workers and direct that this order sha-ll come into
force w.e.f. 01.04.2018.
AREA RATES OF V.D.A. PER DAY (in Rs.)
A .1r)
B
C 28
Therefore, the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable
Dearness Allowarce payable w.e.f 01.04.2018 to employees employed in WATCH AND
WARD (wlthout arms) would be as under:-
AREA RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D.A PER DAY
BasicWages V.D.A Tota-l
(Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.)
A bJ/ + 36 673
B <70 + 33 6 ).2
C 494 + 28 qa)
II. RATES OF V.D.A.FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN WATCH AND WARD
(with arms) would be as under:-
AREA RATES OF V.D.A. PER DAY (in Rs.)
A 39
B 36
C 33
Therefore, the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable
Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.04.2018 to employees employed in WATCH AND
WARD (with arms) would be as under:-
AREA RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D.A PER DAY

Basic Wages V.D.A Tota-l

(Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.)
693 + 39
B 637 + Jt) 673
C 579 + 33 6 ).2

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-II of the
notification dated 19ft January, 2077 . The present classfication of cities into areas A,
B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.

(J.K.SAGAR)
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER(C)
To
As per list attached.
 File No. 1 / 1o(7)/2018-LS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour& Employment
OIIice of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi

Dated:)lU 1201.8
ORDER

In Exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide notification No.

S.O. 192(E), dated 19th January, 2077, of the Ministry of Labour& Employment the
undersigned, hereby revise the rates ofVariable Dearness Allowance on the basis of the
Average Consumer Price Index number for the preceding period of six months ending
on 31.72.2017 reaching 286 from 277.5 (Base:2001 = 1OO) and thereby resulting in an
increase of 8.5 points for Industrial workers and direct that this order shall come into
force w.e.f. O1.04.2018.

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

UNLOADTNG rN (i) GOODS SHEDS, PARCEL OFPICTS OF RAILVTAYS, (iil OTHER
GOODS-SHEDS, GODOWNS, UIAREHOUSES AND OTHER SIMILAR EMPLOYMENTS;
(tti) DocKs AND PoRTs; AND (tv) PASSENGERS GOODS AND cARGo CARRIED oUT
AT AIRPORTS (BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTTCI.

Therefore, the minimum rates of wages including the basic rates and Variable
Deamess Allowarrce payable w.e.f. 01.04.2018 to the employees would be as under:-

AREA RATES OF V.D.A. PER DAY (IN RS.)

30 I

.B )q
.C' 20

Therefore the minirnum rates of wages showing the basic rates and variable
Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.04.2018 would be as under:-

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

Basic V.D.A. Total
Wages
(Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.)
+ 30 553
,B' +Jt + 25 462
.C' 350 + 20 370

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 notifrcation, whereas classihcation of cities will be same as in the Part-ll of the
notification dated 19e January, 2077. Tlne present classification of cities into areas A,
B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.

.SAGAR)
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER(C)

To
As per list attached.
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