Is HRA Included in Minimum Wages in Maharashtra? Seeking Clarification on MW Act Provisions

Dear All,

I want to understand whether HRA is a part of minimum wages as defined in the MW Act. I understand that HRA has to be 5% of Basic + DA. Please let me know under which notification this has been notified in Maharashtra.

Wages as per the MW Act are inclusive of all allowances. Can HRA be included to arrive at minimum wages?

Thanks,
Suresh

Hi,
I need information on minimum wages. Please let me know what components should be considered for minimum wages. Is it only the basic pay that needs to match the minimum wage ceiling, or should HRA and other allowances also be taken into account?

I need advice and any references from where I can get these details.

Viranchi

Hey Seniors,

Looking for information on minimum wages. Advice required from labor law experts.

Viranchi

Hi,

According to the Minimum Wages Act, it only talks about Basic+DA. This means the minimum wage consists of just Basic+DA, with no other components.

Dear Vasu,

According to the Minimum Wages Act, it only considers Basic+DA. This means that the minimum wage consists of only Basic + DA, with no other components.

As far as I know, the Minimum Wages state that a specific amount of money is to be paid. It does not specify that the basic should be the amount mentioned in the Minimum Wages. Additionally, there is no restriction on what the basic pay should be, but overall, the total amount should equal the minimum wages required to be paid based on the category of work.

I kindly request other members to correct me if I am mistaken and to provide encouragement if I am correct, so that I may continue helping in this regard.

Thank you.

If anyone tells me that HRA is compulsory and what is the minimum limit for HRA? Also, please provide details of the components of CTC with the minimum limit in Uttar Pradesh and other states. If possible, please send me a good format.

I would be sincerely grateful to all the members.

Basic=
HRA=
DA=
Other Allowance=
Conveyance=
ESI=
PF=
TDS=
Professional Tax=
Bonus=
Gross Salary=

Regards,
Deepak

Dear,

Payment of HRA is not compulsory at all. However, in the case of employees receiving salaries at a higher range, we take income tax points into consideration. From an income tax perspective, pay 40 percent as HRA because tax can be exempted on the same.

Thanks,
J S Malik

Understanding House Rent Allowance (HRA)

HRA, or House Rent Allowance, is provided to employees. It is a part of the salary, but employers are not obligated to include HRA as a component of the salary. However, it is considered in the ESI deduction.

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If anyone tells me that HRA is compulsory, what is the minimum limit for Basic & HRA as per the Punjab Minimum Wages Act?

Regards,
Syamala

Dear,

As I know, HRA is not compulsory, but for salary breakup, you need to have the required percentage in HRA. The required percentage is 40% of basic in non-metro cities and 50% of basic in metro cities.

Thank you.