Understanding Minimum Wages in Maharashtra: What's the Basic Salary Requirement?

Can anyone please tell me how much the basic salary should be in Maharashtra according to the Minimum Wages Act?

Regards,
Rachna

Dear Rachna,

Please find attached the Minimum Wage Circular of Maharashtra State effective from July 2010 to December 2010, categorized by industry, in Marathi.

Regards.

Revised Minimum Basic Wages as of August 6, 2010

The minimum basic wages were revised on August 6, 2010, for a few sectors by the Deputy Commissioner of Labour. For companies under the Factory Act and residuary industries, the minimum basic is Rs. 4500/- plus Rs. 562/- Special Allowance. The House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be 5% of the basic and Special Allowance.

Regards,
Shibu Krishnan

Please let me know in which category of employment your industry falls, e.g., Engineering, Retail, Hospital, Shop, etc. The rate of minimum BASIC is different for different industries. The rates quoted by Mr. Kapil Devji are the rates of dearness allowance (special allowance) to be paid over and above the basic salary.

Classification of Industries in Maharashtra

In total, there are 64 industries classified by the Maharashtra Government. Basic and Special allowances are classified according to these 64 industries. The only common factor is The Maharashtra House Rent Allowance Act of 1983, which is applicable to all industries, with HRA payable at a rate of 5% of Basic + Special Allowance.

Regards,
Shibu

I am attaching the notification received from the Labour Office dated 6.8.2010 for ready reference. The change in basic wages has been notified in this circular.

Regards, Shibu