Labour Welfare Fund - Deduction

Dear All,
Our head office is located in Chennai and we have branches in other metros & some major cities. All their salaries are processed at Chennai.
Do we have to deduct LWF for the employees located in other regions as per Tamilnadu LWF rules or the rules based on the states where the branches are located?
Kindly advise.
Regards
Karthik

Dear Karthik,
As per the explanation to Sec.2(d) which defines the term " establishment " under the TN Labour Welfare Fund ACT,1972, the branches situated in the same place of the establishment or at different places are to be treated as parts of the establishment. So you have to effect deductions towards welfare fund contributions in respect of your employees working in other states also.

if your employees are posted in other states and salaries being disbursed in other states, LWF contribution according to the Act & Rules of the states are to be complied with.