Understanding Form XIX (A) and Form XXI in the Contract Labour Act: Can You Help?

Hello seniors, can anyone explain what Form XIX (A) and Form XXI are under the Contract Labour Act? Please also share the formats of the same.

Form XIX-A and Form XXI under Maharashtra Rules

Form XIX-A under Maharashtra Rules was deleted in 2000, and Form XXI is the Annual Return to be sent by the principal employer to the Registering Officer by 31st December.

Regards,
B. Saikumar
Mumbai

Dear Mr. Kulakarni, as per the Contract Labour Act 1970, there are some registers to be maintained. The registers you have asked for will fall under these categories:

Registers to be Maintained by Contractors

- Muster Roll, Wages Register, Deduction Register, and Overtime Register by Contractor. Every contractor shall maintain a Muster Roll and a Register of Wages in Form XVI and Form XVII, respectively, when combined.

- Register or wage-cum-Muster Roll in Form XVII where the wage period is a fortnight or less.

- Maintain a Register of Deductions for damage or loss in Form XX, a Register of Fines in Form XXI, and a Register of Advances in Form XXII, respectively.

- Maintain a Register of Overtime in Form XXIII.

- Issue wage slips in Form XIX to the workmen at least a day prior to the disbursement of wages.

- Obtain the signature or thumb impression of the worker concerned against the entries relating to him on the Register of Wages or Muster Roll-Cum-Wages Register.

Regards,
Prabhakar
Executive HR

Thank you, Mr. Prabhakar and Mr. Saikumar. Sir, I have one more query relating to this: do we have to prepare a muster roll for staff as well? If yes, then please share the format.

The information given by you was correct and helpful to everyone. However, I have one query, i.e., whether FORM 15 is necessary for contractors. If it is, then please help me with how to make entries and other details related to FORM 15.

Regards,
Prem Kumar S