Understanding Minimum Wages
Have you read my reply above? Minimum wages refer to the gross wages paid to employees, excluding HRA, as it is a compulsory allowance in Maharashtra and West Bengal for organizations employing 50 or more employees.
Basic Wage Determination
The basic wage in Maharashtra and most states is based on the skill required for performing the job. The actual job of performing housekeeping is considered unskilled. The duties the office attendant is required to discharge will determine whether he is unskilled, semi-skilled, or skilled. You need to be a dispassionate judge, as you will have to justify your decision when questioned by authority, if at all.