Date: 2014-02-13Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The Central Govt. hereby makes the following amendment in the notification of the Govt. of India, Ministry of Rural Development vide number S.O. 463(E), dated 26th February, 2013.
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Rural Development amends the wage rates for unskilled manual workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005. It publishes a revised schedule of state-wise wage rates, effective from April 1, 2014. The notification is subject to the outcome of a pending Supreme Court appeal.
Key Points / Main Content:
Revised Wage Rates:
* A revised schedule of state-wise wage rates for unskilled manual workers is introduced.
* The wage rates are specified in Rupees per day for each state and union territory.
* Wage rates vary by state/territory, ranging from Rs. 153.00 to Rs. 236.00.
* Himachal Pradesh has different rates for Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Areas (Rs. 193.00 and Rs. 154.00 respectively).
* Andaman and Nicobar has different rates for Andaman and Nicobar districts (Rs. 222.00 and Rs. 235.00 respectively).
Legal and Administrative Details:
* Authority: Issued by the Central Government, Ministry of Rural Development.
* Legal Basis: Exercise of power under subsection 1 of Section 6 of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005.
* Superseded Notification: Amends notification S.O. 463E, dated 26th February, 2013.
* Effective Date: April 1, 2014.
* Legal Contingency: Subject to the outcome of Special Leave to Appeal Civil No.s 3793902012.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government, Ministry of Rural Development:
*Impact:* Responsible for implementing and overseeing the revised wage rates.
*Action Required:* Ensure accurate dissemination of the revised wage rates to all relevant state and district authorities.
State and Union Territory Governments:
*Impact:* Required to implement the revised wage rates for unskilled manual workers within their jurisdictions.
*Action Required:* Update payroll systems and inform relevant departments and workers about the new wage rates, effective from April 1, 2014.
Unskilled Manual Workers:
*Impact:* Entitled to receive the revised wage rates as per the new schedule.
*Action Required:* Be aware of the revised wage rates applicable in their respective states/territories from April 1, 2014.
District Authorities and Implementing Agencies:
*Impact:* Responsible for disbursing wages according to the revised rates.
*Action Required:* Update payment systems and ensure that all payments made on or after April 1, 2014, comply with the new wage rates.
Key Entities Referenced
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005: A labor law and social security measure that aims to guarantee the 'right to work' in India.
Ministry of Rural Development: The Indian government ministry responsible for rural development.
New Delhi: The capital of India, where the notification was issued.
Assam: A state in Northeast India, with a wage rate of Rs. 167.00 per day for unskilled manual workers.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in South India, with a wage rate of Rs.169.00 per day for unskilled manual workers.
Haryana: A state in North India, with a wage rate of Rs. 236.00 per day for unskilled manual workers.
Kerala: A state in South India, with a wage rate of Rs. 212.00 per day for unskilled manual workers.
Supreme Court: The highest judicial court and final court of appeal under the Constitution of India.