Zone Definition of Minimum Wages in Maharashtra - applicability of either of the zones as "Zone I, Zone II or Zone III"

Hello All,

I need help on zone-wise details in Maharashtra. Our 3PL company has a warehouse in Bhiwandi Vadpe. Can anyone provide data regarding which zone is applicable in the Bhiwandi area? Bhiwandi has a Municipal corporation, but our warehouse comes under Gram Panchayat zone. Hence, I am requesting you to please provide any sufficient documents where I can describe the applicability of either of the zones as "Zone I, Zone II, or Zone III" for minimum wages.

Dear Gandharva Pednekar,

Zones in Maharashtra classified by the Ministry of Labour are as follows:

Zone I - Comprises of the area falling within the limits of all 'A' and 'B' class Municipal Corporations.

Zone II - Comprises of the areas falling within the limits of all 'C' and 'D' class Municipal Corporations, 'A' class of Municipal Councils, and Cantonment areas.

Zone III - Comprises all other areas in the state, which are not included in Zone I and Zone II.

The classification of A, B, C, D is as follows:

Group A: Includes developed areas, namely the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR).

Group B: Includes areas where some development has taken place.

Group C: Includes areas that are less developed than those in Group B.

Group D: Includes the lesser-developed areas of the State not covered under Group A, Group B, or Group C.

Group D+: Includes those least developed areas not covered under Group A, Group B, Group C, or Group D.

Bhiwandi Vadpe Gram Panchayat area may fall under Zone III, but you are advised to verify it with the surrounding people.

What is the basis (criteria) of zone classification for minimum wages?