**Executive Summary**
This document, a gazette from the Tamil Nadu government, announces revisions to the minimum wage rates for employees in shops and commercial establishments. The announcement follows Government Order (2D) No. 65 and is effective from the date of publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette. The gazette also includes an amendment to add “95. Napkins, medical bandages and medical related occupational wears” to Part I of the minimum wages act’s details.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Minimum Wage Revision:**
* Revised minimum wage rates are specified for various categories of employees in shops and commercial establishments across different regions (Mandalam A, B, C, and D).
* The specific rates are detailed in the document's tables, listing job titles and their corresponding minimum monthly basic wages.
* The revision is made according to powers conferred by section 3 and 5 of the Minimum Wages Act of 1948.
* **Wage Calculation and Dearness Allowance (DA):**
* DA is linked to the Chennai City Consumer Price Index for 2010 (161 points based on 2001=100).
* An additional DA of Rs. 40.18 per point above 161 is payable per month.
* DA is calculated annually based on the average consumer price index of the preceding 12 months (January to December), effective from April 1st.
* The first calculation based on the Chennai City Consumer Price Index for the previous year (January to December) will be effective from the date this notification is published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
* Daily wage is calculated by dividing the monthly salary by 26.
* **Regional Classification:**
* Mandalam A: Corporations and special grade municipalities.
* Mandalam B: Municipalities excluding special grade municipalities.
* Mandalam C: Townships, town panchayats, and cantonments.
* Mandalam D: All areas not included in A, B, or C.
* **General Provisions:**
* No wage discrimination between male and female employees for the same type of work.
* Existing wages higher than the revised minimum must continue to be paid.
* **Amendment of law:**
* Includes “95. Napkins, medical bandages and medical related occupational wears” to Part I of the details of the above said law.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Employers in Tamil Nadu Shops and Commercial Establishments**
* **Impact:** Must adhere to the revised minimum wage rates for their employees based on job category and region.
* **Action Required:** Adjust payroll and compensation structures to comply with the new minimum wage rates and DA calculation methods.
**Stakeholder: Employees in Tamil Nadu Shops and Commercial Establishments**
* **Impact:** Potential increase in wages if current earnings are below the newly established minimums.
* **Action Required:** Review pay stubs and compensation to ensure compliance with the revised minimum wage standards.
Key Entities Referenced
Minimum Wages Act, 1948: Indian labour law that sets the minimum wages that must be paid to skilled and unskilled laborers.
Tamil Nadu: Indian state where the revised minimum wage rates apply.
Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department: Tamil Nadu's department responsible for labour and skill development. It releases the announcement regarding revised minimum wages.
Advisory Committee: Committee consulted by the Governor of Tamil Nadu to revise the minimum rates of wages for employees in shops and commercial establishments.
Shops and Commercial Establishments: Category of workplaces to which the revised minimum wage rates apply in Tamil Nadu.