Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board, Chennai-600 006. Manual Index
Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board, Chennai-600 006. Manual Index
Organisation Functions of the Board Labour Welfare Fund Constitution of the Board Members of the Board Act and Rules Schemes Administration Public Information Officer & Appellate Authority 10. Forms to be submitted by the Employer 11-13 Headings Page Nos. 1 1 2-3 3-4 4 5 5-8 9-10 10
1. ORGANISATION : The Tamilnadu Labour Welfare Board was constituted by the Government of Tamilnadu in the year 1971 by an executive order of the Government (G.O.Ms No.222 Labour Dept, dated: 20.2.1971) with the view to promote the Welfare of the employees and their dependents with an adhoc grant of Rs.5 lakh. The Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1972 was passed by the State and was given effect from 1.1.1973. The Statutory Labour Welfare Board was formed with effect from 1.4.1975 with the Minister In-charge of Labour as Chairman. five representatives of employees, five representatives of employers, three members of State Legislative Assembly, four Official members and two Non-Official members.
Administrative and Financial Powers of the Secretary Publication of Annual Report Maintenance of Registers by Employers Form A- Statement showing the particulars of contribution amount paid to the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board. Form B- Register of Wages Form C- Register of Fines and Unpaid Accumulations
Contribution to the Fund by Employee and Employer (Sec 15) and rules 11(a): Every Employee contributes Rs.7/- per year and every Employer in respect of and such Employee, contributes Rs.14/- per year to the Fund and the Government in respect of each such employee contributes Rs.7/- per year to the Fund. (Amendment to Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund Rules, 1973 (G.O. Ms.No.91, Labour and Employment (G.2) date.10.07.2009)
Year
Employees Contribution
Employers Contribution
Government Contribution
1973-1981 1982-1995
Re.1/Rs. 2/-
1996-1997
Rs. 3/-
Rs. 6/-
Rs. 3/-
Rs. 5/Rs.7/-
Rs. 10/Rs.14/-
Rs. 5/Rs.7/-
4. CONSTITUTION OF THE BOARD : The Board shall consist of twenty members including the chairman who shall be the Minister in charge of Labour and the following members weres appointed by the Government : a) five representatives of employers appointed by the State Government in consultation with such organisation of employers in the State ; b) five enployees representatives to be appointed by the State Government in consultation with such organisation of employees in the State ; c) three member of the State Legislature ;
d) four Government Officials ; e) two independent members ; Provided that if there is no other woman representative in the Board, the question of including woman representative as an independent member would be considered by the Government. (2) The Board shall elect a Vice-Chairman to perform the duties of the his absence. Chairman in
(3) The term of office of the members of the Board other than official members shall be three years from the date of their appointment and they shall be eligible for reappointment. Provided that a member of the State Legislature shall cease to be a member of the Board from the date on which he ceases to be a member of the State Legislature. 5. MEMBERS OF THE TAMIL NADU LABOUR WELFARE BOARD.
Chairman
Official Representatives
1) Secretary to Government, Labour and Employment Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9. 2) Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9. 3) The Commissioner of Labour, Teynampet, Chennai-6. 4) Chief Inspector of Factories, Chepauk, Chennai-5
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6. TAMIL NADU LABOUR WELFARE FUND ACT 1972 AND RULES 1973
The Government of Tamil Nadu enacted the Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund Act in the year 1972. The Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund Rules 1973 were framed in G.O. Ms. No.569, Labour and Employment Department, Dated.4.9.1973 read with Government Memo No.65720/F-3/72-73, Dated. 8.10.1973. The Act came into force from 1.1.1973. The Act provides for the constitution of a fund called The Labour Welfare Fund for promoting the welfare of the Labour and for certain other matters connected there within the State of Tamil Nadu. It is applicable to all Factories covered under the Factories Act 1948, Motor Transport undertakings covered by the Motor Transport Workers Act 1961, Plantation covered under the Plantations Labour Act 1951, five or more than five persons employed by Catering Establishments covered under the Tamil Nadu Catering Establishments Act 1958 and Establishments as defined in section 2(d)(v) of the Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund Act 1972.
a) Tailoring Centres
Wives and unmarried daughters/sisters of workmen who are contributors of the Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund are eligible to undergo training in Tailoring Centre. The course is for one year from January to December. The trainees are paid a sum of Rs.150/- per month as stipend. At the end of the Course, the trainees are sent to the examinations conducted by the Government. The first rank holder in each centre is given a prize of Sewing Machine for lower as well as higher grade.
b) Pre-schools
Workers children in the age group of 2 to 5 are admitted in the creche. Every day the children are given nutritious mid-day meals and 150 ml. milk in the evening. They are given eggs thrice a week and plantain fruits twice a week. Children are imparted education in Tamil, Maths and English and also provided with two sets of tericotton Uniforms. Pre-schools are functioning from June to April of every Year.
c) Reading Rooms
Reading Rooms are functioning in each Labour Welfare Centre wherein Dailies weekly magazines and Uzhaippavar Ulagam monthly magazines are provided for the benefit of workers.
2. Educational Scholarship
Scholarships are given to the children of the workers for pursuing their higher education at the rates as indicated below: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Master Degree in Engineering Master Degree in Medical Master Degree in Law Master Degree in Agriculture Master Degree in Education Master Degree in Physical Education Bachelor Degree in Engineering Bachelor Degree in Medical Bachelor Degree in Law Bachelor Degree in Agriculture Bachelor Degree in Education Bachelor Degree in Physical Education Diploma in Engineering Diploma in Medicine Certificate course in Physical Education Diploma in Teacher Training Education Higher Secondary I.T.I
Rs.3000/-
Rs.2400/-
Rs.1440/Rs.1200/Rs.1000/-
3. Educational Incentive
Cash Award of Rs.1000/-, Rs.500/- and Rs.250/- are being awarded to the children of the workers who come first, Second and third in 10th and 12th Std. Govt. Public Examinations in each Educational District.
4. Book Allowance
Book Allowances are given to the children of the workers for pursuing their studies at the rates as indicated below:1 2 3 4 Higher Secondary Diploma Course Bachelor Degree Master Degree 180/250/500/750/-
7. Spectacles Assistance
Reimbursement of the cost of Spectacles of Rs.500/- is given to the workers on production of Doctors Prescription.
9. Funeral Expenses
When a worker dies in harness, his dependant is paid Rs.2000/- towards funeral expenses.
iii)
30/35/-
20/30/-
100/150/-
50/75/-
9. ADMINISTRATION
The total sanctioned strength of the Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board including Officers and staff was 412. The group wise position of sanctioned staff vis-a-vis position is given below. Category of Staff Group A Group B Group C Group D Total Sanctioned strength 2 20 218 172 412
1 1 1 1 1 2 5 9 1 1 26 1 60 1 1 1
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17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33.
Junior Assistant Junior Assistant cum Cashier Receptionist Proof Reader Typist Driver Organiser cum Tailoring Instructor Grade-II Balasevika Plumber Record Clerk Lift Operators Office Assistants Room Boys Conductress Gardener Watchman Full time Sweeper TOTAL
18 3 8 1 4 1 11 52 1 23 5 20 18 52 1 80 1 412
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER:Administrative Officer, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai-6. Phone No.044- 24321542 APPELLATE AUTHORITY:Secretary, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai-6. Phone No.044- 24321364
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FORM A
[See Rule 12 (4)]
Statement showing the particulars of contribution Amount paid to the Secretary, Tamilnadu Labour Welfare Board, for the year ending 31st December. Name and address of the Establishment. 1. Total No. establishment: of employees in the
2. No. of persons who are excluded from the payment of contribution. 3. No. of persons from whom their recovery not made for any other reasons. 4. No. of persons from whom employees contributions have been recovered. 5. Amount of employees contribution at Rs.5/- per head. 6. Amount of employers contribution at Rs.10/- per head. 7. Total amount remitted (Cheque or Draft No. and date) Authorised signatury.
Certificates:
1. Certified that the number of employee shown under Column (1) is correct as per the Muster Roll/Attendance Register. 2.* Certified that the contribution is paid in respect of all employees covered by the Act. 3.* Certified that the contribution in respect of employees covered by the Act has yet to be recovered and it will paid separately. (Vide G.O.Ms.No.868, Labour and Employment Department, dt.30.10.1976. * Strike out items not applicable.
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FORM B
(See Rule 29)
REGISTER OF WAGES
Name and address of the establishment: Total emoluments payable during the month including basic Wages, D.A., OT, Bonus. Balance due to the employees
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Authorised signatury
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FORM C
(See rule 29) Register of Fines and Unpaid Accumulations for the year................. Name of the Establishment:
Details of Fines and Unpaid Accumulations 1 1.Total Realisation under Fines 2. Total amount being unpaid accumulations* of ** (i) Basic Wages (ii) Overtime (iii) Dearness allowance and other allowance (iv) Bonus (v) Gratuity
(vi) Any other item of unpaid accumulations 3. Deductions under Standing Orders 4. Deductions under Payment of Wages Act
Signature of the employer. * See definition Unpaid accumulation under Section 2(i) of the Tamilnadu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1972.