The (Dearness Allowance) D.A point is based on the Consumer Price Index. With the increase of inflation or fluctuation in market price the D.A point may vary. The D.A is fixed on certain years. The current D.A is based on 1998-99 index. You can get the latest minimum wages scales from nearest Labour offices. I will give you the exact information of nearest Labour office if you tell your location.
The main category of Hotels as per the revised salary is as follows.
Category Basic DA Municipal Allowance
1.Manager 3500 + 796.80 +100 (with food)
2.Asst manager 3400+796.80+100 (with food)
Accountant/Cashier
Receptionist/Steward
Head Cook/Tea maker
Room supervisor
3.Asst. Accountant 3246+796.80+100(with food)
Asst Steward, Bearer
Cook, supplier, Driver
Barman,Clerk, Waiter
Store Keeper
4.Room Boy 3173+796.80+100(with food)
5.Attender
Watchman, Cleaner, Sweeper 3096+796.80+100(with food)
Helper
Service Weightage-All the employees having service from 5-10 years should pay 5% of the Basic, 10-15 years should get 10% of the Basic and 15 years or more should give 15% increase in the Basic pay.
T.R.Rajeesh
Asst Labour Officer
Kerala