OK since that is clear now, I would like to go back to my earlier question on this thread which is still unresolved.
Since wages limit for bonus is now Rs.21,000, and wages includes only Basic + VDA, many Software Engineers will also be eligible for bonus. The bonus is now payable on minimum wages for the scheduled employment or Rs.7,000, whichever is higher, so I would like to know the minimum wages for Software Engineers in Karnataka.
Mr. Saswata Banerjee said "I do not think software development is in a scheduled employment. So the residual category will be shop and establishment (offices) and software engineers will be skilled or highly skilled."
But in Karnataka minimum wages for Shops and Commercial Establishments (see attached) there is no category for Skilled and Highly Skilled, the Class of employment is categorised from Group I to Group V and then Office Staff. So for the purpose of minimum wages for Software Engineers, I am wondering if Group IV - General Workers (item 9) will apply or if Office Staff - Computer Operator (item 5).
Any guidance on this would be appreciated.