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We are an IT services organization started in 2015 in Bangalore, Karnataka. Do we need to pay the LWF fund? And does this apply for startups?

I understand that we need to pay Rs. 20/- (employee) and Rs. 40/- (employer) as per the new notification. However, I am not sure what the process is. Could you please guide me on how we can pay (online) and how to submit the returns?

From India, Bengaluru
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Hi Rakesh, Attaching you Form-D along with bank details of labour welfare board. Please pay the amount immediately to avoid penalty as last date for payment was 15th Jan’18.
From India, Bangalore
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File Type: pdf KLWF - Form-D.pdf (820.8 KB, 1095 views)

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Hi Rreddygk,

Thank you for the Form-D document. Could you please let me know if we need to visit the office and submit the Form-D, or if NEFT fund transfer would be sufficient? (Sorry if this query sounds silly, as I am new to all these processes, hence asking...) Also, is there any return that we need to file?

Once again, thanks in advance!

From India, Bengaluru
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Dear Mr. Rakesh,

The very purpose of attaching Form-D is to submit the same duly completed and signed, together with NEFT details. You are new to this job, but nothing prevents you from going through the act at least once. Please make reading a daily habit to update your knowledge.

From India, New Delhi
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Hi Rreddygk, As per the definition of Employee under KLWF , Does Supervisor / Manager / Officer comes under it. A line in reply is appreciated. Regards,
From India, Mumbai
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Officers &Managers do not come under the definition of Employee as per KLWF
From India, New Delhi
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Friends,
KLWF applicable to establishments employing 50 & more employees. During Dec. 2017 contribution revision all employees are brought under the purview of KLWF i.e. Supervisors, Officers, Managers etc.
Regards,
Suresh
Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) - Karnataka
Applicability of Act The provisions of the Act shall be restricted to establishments employing 50 or more persons
Cateogories of Employee to be covered All Employees without any Salary / Wage Limit
Contribution Period Once in a year (December)
Periodicity Yearly Return
Last Day of Submission 15th January
Employee Contribution Rs. 20/-
Employer Contribution Rs. 40/-
Total Contribution Rs. 60/-
Cheque or DD in Favour of Welfare Commissioner, Bangalore
Address of the LWF Commissioner: Labour Welfare Commissioner, Karnataka Labour Welfare Board, Karmika Kalyana Bhavan, No.48, 2nd Floor, Mathikere Main Road,(Behind RTO Office),
Bengaluru – 560022
Remarks Where an establishment has different branches or department all such branches or departments, whether situated in the same premises or different premises shall be treated as parts of the same establishment
Form to be filled Form D

From India, Thane
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Dear Mr. Suresh,

Please peruse the attachments - Bill to amend the Act & Gazette Notification for your perusal.

With regard to your statement:
1. All employees are brought under the purview of the Act.
2. All employees without any salary or wages.

Please let us know the basis.

From India, New Delhi
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File Type: pdf 1The Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund (Amendment) Act, 2017.pdf (19.5 KB, 584 views)
File Type: pdf 2 Gazette Notification Dated 06-04-2017 increasing K LWF Contns.pdf (729.2 KB, 425 views)

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Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Act is applicable to all establishments wherein ONE or more employees are working. The interpretation about 50 or more persons is wrong, I think.
From India, Kannur
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Dear Mr Madhu Sir, The Act is applicable for all Factories.Only in respect of Shops & Commercial Establishments & others it is applicable if the strength is 50 & above
From India, New Delhi
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Ok, I understand. Can you cite where it is shown in the Act that the Act is applicable to commercial establishments only if the number of employees exceeds 50 so that I can also direct my persons in Bangalore accordingly and avoid paying the contribution?
From India, Kannur
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OK Sir,Give me some time, i will send it to you
From India, New Delhi
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Read para 4 (iii) of The Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 to clear your doubt about the applicability. Suresh
From India, Thane
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It is clear that as per section 4(iii), an establishment is one which employs more than 50 employees. At the same time, an employer is one who employs at least one person. Ok, it is clear. Thank you.

Madhu T K

From India, Kannur
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Dear All, Thank you so much for the information. Our organizations is less than 50 members hence I understand we need not pay Lwf till we cross 50.
From India, Bengaluru
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Hi, Is there a online process to file annual returns or is it compulsory to visit the office. 1 line in reply will be really appreciated.
From India, Bengaluru
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Till Now there is no option to file annual returns online, atleast KLWF Department has suppose to release online payment option in Khajane-II
From India, Bengaluru
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Hi,

My company is registered in Haryana, but we have provided services to Reliance in Karnataka. Hence, Reliance is asking us to pay KLWF in Bengaluru for the same. Could you please confirm whether we can submit the payment or not? Additionally, could you confirm the late payment penalty charges that apply? Can we send Form D along with a DD by courier to the office address of KLWF in Bengaluru, Karnataka?

I urgently request confirmation.

Pooja

From India, Jaipur
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Dear Pooja,

It's really better to courier the form D and pay the payment through a cheque near any bank nearby, mentioning all the details. Send one copy to Reliance and keep the other copy with you for future reference.

From India, Bengaluru
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Hi, Can anyone tell me that do we need to pay the LWF fund? here are 20 employees working in multiplux. I am not sure weither have to pay LWF of 20 members or not.
From India, Bijapur
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