Note: The MLWF payment date has been extended. The Maharashtra Labour Welfare Board has extended the MLWF contribution date from 15th July 2020 to 15th August 2020 due to the Covid lockdown. http://advjatinadhav.blogspot.com/20...fare-fund.html
About MLWF (in brief):
Applicability - The Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund, in short 'MLWF,' is applicable to all shops and establishments with more than 5 employees in an accounting year.
Period of Contribution:
The contribution is half-yearly, ending on 30th June 2020, to be paid on or before the 15th day of July, and the second half ending on 31st December to be paid by 15th January each year.
Contribution Rates:
Details (Rate every six months per worker)
Employee Contribution (Rupees)
Employer’s Contribution (Rupees)
Government’s Contribution (Rupees)
A) Salaried workers whose salary is up to Rs 3000/- per month: 6.00, 18.00, 12.00
B) Salaried workers whose salary is more than Rs 3000/- per month: 12.00, 36.00, 24.00
Mode of Payment:
Payment is available online. The MLWF website for online payment is Welcome to public portal
Returns:
To be filed in Form A-1, which is the Challan cum returns form, on or before the half-yearly due dates respectively. In case of cheque payment, it should be drawn in favor of the “Welfare Commissioner, Maharashtra Labour Welfare Board” and must be deposited at the following address on or before the due dates:
Maharashtra Labour Welfare Board (MLWB), Hutatma Babu Genu Mumbai Girni Kamgar Krida Bhavan, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, Mumbai-400013.
Penalty and Dues:
Any dues payable under this act are treated as dues of land revenue to the state government. If an employer is not paying contributions due to the Board, the commissioner can issue a notice to pay the dues. If the employer fails to pay despite the issuance of a notice, interest will be charged at 1.5% for the first three months, then at 2% on the dues. If the employer does not deduct the employee’s contribution in a timely manner, the employer may be liable to pay them himself. Read Section 6B for more details.
Functions of the Board:
Providing welfare services for workers or workers' families, such as:
- Better sports and sports facilities
- Advanced and well-managed library and reading rooms
- Modern educational facilities
- Organizing cultural and social events
- Employment and self-employment related programs
- Health-related programs
- Other related services
There are about 231 Labour Welfare Centers currently operational in the state of Maharashtra.
All employees' unpaid accumulations and unpaid wages (if any) and fines collected from employees are to be deposited in the fund as per provisions specified in the MLWF act.
Summarily Explained by:
Advocate - Jatin S. Adhav, Pune, Maharashtra.
Email - [Email Removed For Privacy Reasons] or Mobile [Phone Number Removed For Privacy-Reasons].
Employment, Labour Law Practitioner, and Consultant.
**Note - This should not be construed as legal advice or solicitation. It is being explained just for ease of understanding and information purposes. Read and/or download at your own discretion. The writer/sender shall not be responsible for any reasons, including any third-party claims/penalties, etc. Please take all necessary steps to ascertain this information before making your contributions or compliances in this regard. Information may change from time to time; visit the website or concerned authorities' office for up-to-date information. Or seek help from your attorney if needed before making any payments or filing returns. Read at your own discretion only. For free of cost private circulation. The laws of the Republic of India and exclusive jurisdiction of courts situated in Maharashtra shall govern these.
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13About MLWF (in brief):
Applicability - The Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund, in short 'MLWF,' is applicable to all shops and establishments with more than 5 employees in an accounting year.
Period of Contribution:
The contribution is half-yearly, ending on 30th June 2020, to be paid on or before the 15th day of July, and the second half ending on 31st December to be paid by 15th January each year.
Contribution Rates:
Details (Rate every six months per worker)
Employee Contribution (Rupees)
Employer’s Contribution (Rupees)
Government’s Contribution (Rupees)
A) Salaried workers whose salary is up to Rs 3000/- per month: 6.00, 18.00, 12.00
B) Salaried workers whose salary is more than Rs 3000/- per month: 12.00, 36.00, 24.00
Mode of Payment:
Payment is available online. The MLWF website for online payment is Welcome to public portal
Returns:
To be filed in Form A-1, which is the Challan cum returns form, on or before the half-yearly due dates respectively. In case of cheque payment, it should be drawn in favor of the “Welfare Commissioner, Maharashtra Labour Welfare Board” and must be deposited at the following address on or before the due dates:
Maharashtra Labour Welfare Board (MLWB), Hutatma Babu Genu Mumbai Girni Kamgar Krida Bhavan, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, Mumbai-400013.
Penalty and Dues:
Any dues payable under this act are treated as dues of land revenue to the state government. If an employer is not paying contributions due to the Board, the commissioner can issue a notice to pay the dues. If the employer fails to pay despite the issuance of a notice, interest will be charged at 1.5% for the first three months, then at 2% on the dues. If the employer does not deduct the employee’s contribution in a timely manner, the employer may be liable to pay them himself. Read Section 6B for more details.
Functions of the Board:
Providing welfare services for workers or workers' families, such as:
- Better sports and sports facilities
- Advanced and well-managed library and reading rooms
- Modern educational facilities
- Organizing cultural and social events
- Employment and self-employment related programs
- Health-related programs
- Other related services
There are about 231 Labour Welfare Centers currently operational in the state of Maharashtra.
All employees' unpaid accumulations and unpaid wages (if any) and fines collected from employees are to be deposited in the fund as per provisions specified in the MLWF act.
Summarily Explained by:
Advocate - Jatin S. Adhav, Pune, Maharashtra.
Email - [Email Removed For Privacy Reasons] or Mobile [Phone Number Removed For Privacy-Reasons].
Employment, Labour Law Practitioner, and Consultant.
**Note - This should not be construed as legal advice or solicitation. It is being explained just for ease of understanding and information purposes. Read and/or download at your own discretion. The writer/sender shall not be responsible for any reasons, including any third-party claims/penalties, etc. Please take all necessary steps to ascertain this information before making your contributions or compliances in this regard. Information may change from time to time; visit the website or concerned authorities' office for up-to-date information. Or seek help from your attorney if needed before making any payments or filing returns. Read at your own discretion only. For free of cost private circulation. The laws of the Republic of India and exclusive jurisdiction of courts situated in Maharashtra shall govern these.
From India, Hyderabad
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