Minimum Wage

As per the Indian Constitution, 'Minimum Wage' has been defined as the level of income for skilled and unskilled workers which ensures a sustaining standard of living while also providing for some measure of comfort. A minimum wage does not just support the bare level of employment but also seeks viable continuous improvement. It aims at preventing the exploitation of labour.


Minimum Wages For States Across India

The states which impose minimum wages in India are listed below: (Click on the state name for more details)

Puducherry
Effective date:1st Jan, 2020

Fixation and Revision of Minimum Wages

Under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, both Central and State governments have dominion over fixing the wages. The State governments fix their scheduled employments and further release the rates of Minimum Wage along with the VDA (Variable Dearness Allowance). Wage boards are set up to review and fix minimum wages at specified intervals. The wage rates in scheduled employments differ across states, sectors, skills, regions, and occupations owing to a lot of differentiating factors. Hence, there is no single uniform minimum wage rate across the country and the revision cycle differs for each state.

Scope and Applicability

Minimum Wages Act was enforced to ensure that employers did not exploit employees with insufficient wages. The Act applies to all establishments, factories, places of business and industry types. Unscheduled industries are generally excluded, though a state can add a minimum wage for an occupation or specify it for a sector during a revision cycle.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Under-payment and non-payment of Minimum Wage are deemed an offence under the Central Act. The penalty may range from up to 5 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 10,000 (under Section 22 of the Act).P

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Latest Minimum Wages for Shops and Establishment in Puducherry


Important Note: Notification

Version - 5
Effective from Date: 1st Jan, 2020 Updated As On: 29th Apr, 2022
Category Sub-category Grade Basic Per Month VDA Per Month Total Per Month
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers General workers in all shops and commercial establ 6717.00 233.00 6950.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Workers engaged in drying, storing, washing, measu 6717.00 233.00 6950.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Tyre grinder in tyre resoling, retreading and tube 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Firewood Cutter in firewood shop 7433.00 233.00 7666.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Engraver in steel and aluminium vessels shops 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Fruit Juice and Lassi makers in the shops 7433.00 233.00 7666.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Air-condition Plant Operator 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Skilled labour in Lift installing Establishments 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Photo frame worker and cutter 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Operator in Petrol Bunks 6717.00 233.00 6950.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Suitcase/All kinds of bags and purse makers (other 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Polisher in Auto-Mobile Dealer shop 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Umbrella Fitting, Stitching and Cutting in Umbrell 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Miscellaneous Workers Technician in Musical instrument shop 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Furniture Rattan Worker 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Furniture Polisher 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Furniture Carpenter 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Boarding and Lodges Electrician 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
Special Categories Boarding and Lodges Painter 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
Special Categories Boarding and Lodges Plumber 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
Special Categories Boarding and Lodges Mason 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
Special Categories Boarding and Lodges Canvassar 6717.00 233.00 6950.00
Special Categories Boarding and Lodges Room Boy 6717.00 233.00 6950.00
Special Categories Chit Funds, Co-operative Societies, Jewellery s Legal Assistant 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
Special Categories Chit Funds, Co-operative Societies, Jewellery s Junior Development Officer 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
Special Categories Chit Funds, Co-operative Societies, Jewellery s Personal Assistant 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
Special Categories Chit Funds, Co-operative Societies, Jewellery s Auditor 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Chit Funds, Co-operative Societies, Jewellery s Secretary 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Chit Funds, Co-operative Societies, Jewellery s Office Superintendent 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Chit Funds, Co-operative Societies, Jewellery s Chief Accountant 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Diagnostic Laboratory Laboratory Technician/Analyst 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
Special Categories Diagnostic Laboratory X-Ray Photographer 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
Special Categories Diagnostic Laboratory Radiographer 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
Special Categories Electrical Light and Sound Service shops Mike Operator 7433.00 233.00 7666.00
Special Categories Electrical Light and Sound Service shops Assistant Wireman 7433.00 233.00 7666.00
Special Categories Electrical Light and Sound Service shops Electrician/Wireman/ Electrical Repairer 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
Special Categories Block Making and Rubber Stamp making Painter/Artist 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
Special Categories Block Making and Rubber Stamp making Assistant Engraver 7433.00 233.00 7666.00
Special Categories Block Making and Rubber Stamp making Block maker 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Block Making and Rubber Stamp making Engraver 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Optical shops Refractionary Man 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Optical shops Optical Mechanic Grinder/Purchaser 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Service shops (Watch/Radio/Bicycle) Bicycle Fitter 6717.00 233.00 6950.00
Special Categories Service shops (Watch/Radio/Bicycle) Audio and Video Mechanic/Repairer 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Service shops (Watch/Radio/Bicycle) Radio Mechanic/Repairer 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Service shops (Watch/Radio/Bicycle) Watch Mechanic 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Photo Studios Assistant Photographer 7433.00 233.00 7666.00
Special Categories Photo Studios Assistant Photo Artist 7433.00 233.00 7666.00
Special Categories Photo Studios Photo Artist 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
Special Categories Photo Studios Photographer 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
Special Categories Hair Dressing Saloon/Beauty Parlour Beautician 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Hair Dressing Saloon/Beauty Parlour Hair Cutter 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Hair Dressing Saloon/Beauty Parlour Hair Dresser 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
Special Categories Chemist and Druggist Shops Compounder 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
Special Categories Chemist and Druggist Shops Chemist 7909.00 233.00 8142.00
Special Categories Chemist and Druggist Shops Pharmacist 7909.00 233.00 8142.00
General Categories NA Scavenger 6717.00 233.00 6950.00
General Categories NA Gardener 6717.00 233.00 6950.00
General Categories NA Sweeper 6717.00 233.00 6950.00
General Categories NA Water Boy 6717.00 233.00 6950.00
General Categories NA Shop Boy 6717.00 233.00 6950.00
General Categories NA Lift Operator 6717.00 233.00 6950.00
General Categories NA Messenger 6717.00 233.00 6950.00
General Categories NA Delivery Boy 6717.00 233.00 6950.00
General Categories NA Attender 6717.00 233.00 6950.00
General Categories NA Packer 6717.00 233.00 6950.00
General Categories NA Helper 6717.00 233.00 6950.00
General Categories NA Shop Assistant 6717.00 233.00 6950.00
General Categories NA Watchman 6717.00 233.00 6950.00
General Categories NA Peon 6717.00 233.00 6950.00
General Categories NA Driver 7433.00 233.00 7666.00
General Categories NA Security Guard 7433.00 233.00 7666.00
General Categories NA Weighman 7433.00 233.00 7666.00
General Categories NA Tally Clerk 7433.00 233.00 7666.00
General Categories NA Lineman 7433.00 233.00 7666.00
General Categories NA Receptionist 7433.00 233.00 7666.00
General Categories NA Accounts Assistant 7433.00 233.00 7666.00
General Categories NA Godown In-charge 7433.00 233.00 7666.00
General Categories NA Assistant Salesman 7433.00 233.00 7666.00
General Categories NA Godown Keeper 7433.00 233.00 7666.00
General Categories NA Bill Clerk 7433.00 233.00 7666.00
General Categories NA Booking Clerk 7433.00 233.00 7666.00
General Categories NA Bill Collector 7433.00 233.00 7666.00
General Categories NA Bill Writer 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
General Categories NA Tradesman 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
General Categories NA Auction Bidder 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
General Categories NA Sales Representative 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
General Categories NA Salesman 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
General Categories NA Stenographer 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
General Categories NA Typist 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
General Categories NA Typist-cum-Clerk 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
General Categories NA Clerk 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
General Categories NA Cashier 7542.00 233.00 7775.00
General Categories NA Sales Promotion Employees 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
General Categories NA Agent 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
General Categories NA Storekeeper 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
General Categories NA Purchaser 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
General Categories NA Sales Executive 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
General Categories NA Supervisor 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
General Categories NA Accountant 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
General Categories NA Assistant Manager 7591.00 233.00 7824.00
General Categories NA Development Officer 7909.00 233.00 8142.00
General Categories NA Field Officer 7909.00 233.00 8142.00
General Categories NA Sales Manager 7909.00 233.00 8142.00
General Categories NA Office In-charge 7909.00 233.00 8142.00
General Categories NA Manager 7909.00 233.00 8142.00

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The Puducherry Minimum Wages Notification 1st Jan 2020.pdf

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