File No.

1 /VDA( 1 ) I 2o2o -LS-il

Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi
Dated: 06l5l2O2O
ORDER og
Qn exercise of the powers conferred by Central Govemment vide Notification
No. S.O. 186(E) dated 19tr January, 2OL7 of the Ministry of Labour and
Employment the undersigned hereby revise the rates of Variable Dearness
Allowance for the employees employed in Agriculture w.e.f. 01.04.2020 on the
basis of the average Consumer Price Index for Industrial workers reaching 324
from 310.83 as on 31.12.2019 (Base 2001-1OO) and thereby resulting in an
increase of 13.17 points. The revised Variable Deamess Allowance as under shall
be pavable from 01.04.2020:-

Category of worker Rates of V.D.A. Area wise per day

(in Rupees)
ts'
Unskilled 67 62 62
Semi- Skilled/ Unskilled 74 67 62
Supervisory
Skilled/Clerical 80 74 67
Hiehlv Skilled 88 82 74
Thprafnra tl.a minirnsll rates of wages includinS the basic rates and
Variable Deamess Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.04.2020 to the employees working
in Agriculture shall be as under:-
Category of worker Rates of wages including V.D.A. Area wise per day
(in Rupees)
A t5 C
Unskilled 333+67=400 3O3+62=365 3OO+62=362
Semi- 364+7 4=438 335+67=4O2 307 +62=369
Skilled/Unskilled
Supervisory
Skilled/ Clerical 395+80=475 364+74=43a 334+67=4O1

Hiehlv Skilled 438+88=526 4O7 +82=4a9 364+74=438

The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision
of the Minimum Wages Advisory Board.

The classification of workers under different categories will be same as in

Part-l of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Pa-rt-
II of the notification dated 19rh Januar5r, 2Oi-7. The present classification of cities
into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Arlnexure I for ready reference. /
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 File No. I/VDA(2)/2020-LS-ll
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Office of the Chief Labour CommissionerlC)
New Delhi
Dated: 06 /5/2O2O
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide Notification
No. S.O.2413(E) dated 28 ' Jttly,2077 of the Ministry of Labour and Employment
the undersigned, hereby, revise the rates of Variable Dearness Allowance on the
basis of the average consumer price index number for the preceding period of six
months ending on 37.12.2019 reaching 324 frorn 310.83 (base 2001=1OO) and
thereby resulting in al increase of 13.17 points for Industrial Woikers as under.
This order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.04.2020.
Rates of Variable Dearness Allowance for employees employed in
emplo1rments in Gypsum Min€s, Barlrtes Mines, Bauxite Mines, Manganese
Mines, China Clay Mines, Kyanite Mines, Copper Mines, Clay Mines,
Magnesite Min€s, White Clay Mines, Stone Mines, Steatite Mines (lncludtng
the mines producing Soap Stones and Talcl, Ochre Mines, Asbestos Mitres,
Fire Clay Mines, Chromite Mines, Quartzite Mines, Quartz Mlnes, Silica
Mines, Graphite Mlnes, Felspar Mines, Laterite Mines, Dolomite Mines, Red
Oxide Mines, Wolfram Minea Iron Ore Mines, cranlte Mines Rock Phosphate
Mines, Hematite Mines, Marble and Calcite Mlnes, Uranium Mlnes, Mica
Gravel Slate Mlnes and Mlnes.
Category of worker Rates of V.D.A. (in Rs.) per day

For work above ground For work below ground

Unskilled 70 88
Semi-Skilled/ Unskilled 88 106
Supervisorv
Skilled/ Clerical 106
Hiehlv Skilled 123 136
Therefore the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable
Deamess Allowance Payable w.e.f. O7.O4.2O20 will be as under:-
Category of worker Rates of wages including V.D.A. (in Rs.) per day

For work above For work below ground

Unskilled 350+70=420 437+48=525

Semi-Skilled/ 437+88=525 523+106=629
Unskilled Supervisorv
Skilled / Clerical 523+ 106=629 61O+ 123=733
Erebly!ki]led 6to+ t23=733 683+136=819
The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rrpee as per the decision
of the Minimum Wages Advisory Board.
The classification of workers under different categories will be same as in
Part-l of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Pa_rt-
II ol the notification dated 19tt' Januar5r, 2OI7. The present classification of cities
into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference. /
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 File No. 1/VDA(31/2O2O-LS rr
Government of India
Ministry of Labour& Emplol'rnent
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi
Dated: 06/5 /2O2O
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide Notihcation
No. S.O. 188(E) dated 19rh Januarj/, 2Ol7 of the Ministry of Labour and
Employment the undersigned, hereby revise the rates of Variable Dearness
Allowance on the basis of the average consumer price index number for the
preceding period of six months ending on 31.72.2079 reaching 324 from 310.83
(base 2001 = i00) and thereby resulting in an increase of 13.17 points for
Industrlal Wofkers as under. This order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.O4.2O2O
The rates of Variable Dearness Allowance for employees ernployed in
COIVSTRUCTION OR MNNTENANCE OF ROADS OR RUNWAYS OR IIT
BUILDING OPERATIONS IIVCLUDING LAYING IX)WN I'ITDERGROUND
ELE TRIC, WIRELESS, RADIO, TELEVISION, TELEPHONE,TELDCRAPH AND
OVERSEAS COMMUIVICATION CABLES AND SIMILAR OTHER UNDERGROUND
CABLING WORK, ELECTRIC LINES, WATER SUPPLY LINES AND SEWERAGE
PIPE LINES.
Category of worker Rates of V.D.A. Area wise per day
(in Rupees)
A T- B -l c
Unskilled 106 88 70
Semi-Skilled/Unskilled 116 99 a2
Supervisorv
Skilled/ Clerical r27 116 99
HighlySkilled 138 727 116
Therefore the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates aind Variable
Deamess Allowance pavable w.e.t. OI.O4.2O2O will be as under :-
Category of Rates of wages including V.D.A. per day
worker (in Rupees)
A Area B Area C Area
Unskilled 523+ IO6=629 437+88=525 35O+70=42O

Semi- 579+ 1 16=695 494+99=593 4lO+82=492

Skilled/Unskilled
Supervisory
Skilled/ Clerical 637+127=7 64 579+716=695 494+99=593
Highly Skilled 693+138=831 637 + I27 =7 64 579+1I6=695
The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher mpee as per the decision
of the Minimum Wages Advisory Board.
The classification of workers under different categories will be same as in
Part-l of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-
II of the notification dated 19tr, January, 2017. T1l,e present classification of cities
into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference. 1l

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 File No. 1/VDA(71 l2o2o-LS-rI
Government of India
Ministry of Labour& Employrnent
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi

Dated: O6 /O5/2O2O
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Central Government Vide
Notification No.S.O.189(E) dated 19th January, 2077 of the Ministry of Labour &
Employment, the undersigned hereby revise the rates of Variable Dearness
Allowance on the basis average consumer price index number for the preceding
period of six month ending on 31.72.2079 reaching 324 from 310.83 (Base 2OO1 -
1OO) and thereby resulting in an increase of 13.17 points for Industrial workers
and direct that this order shall come into force w.e.f. Ol.O4,2O2O.

RATES OF V.D.A.FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN "STONE MINES' shall be as

under:-

Item of work Rates of Variable Dearness Allowance

as on O1-O4-202O
l. Excavation & removal
of over burden with
50 meters lead/ 1.5
meters lift. *

(i) Soft Soil Rs. 73

(ii) Soft Soil with rock Rs. 106

(ii) Rock Rs. 141

2. Removal and stacking Rs.57

of rejected stones with
50 metres lead/ 1.5
Metres lift. *

3. Stone breaking or Stone

Crushing for the Stone size of:-

1.0 inch to 1.5 inches Rs. 429

Above 1.5 inches to 3.0 inches Rs. 367
Above 3.O inches to 5.0 inches Rs. 217
Above 5.0 inches Rs- 178
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Therefore, the minimum piece rate wages showing the basic and Variable
Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. OI.O4.2O2O to the employees employed in Stone
Mines shall be as under:-

Category Basic Wages Total

1. Excavation & removal
of over burden wittr
50 meters Lead/ 1.5
Meters lift. *

(i) Soft Soil Rs.351 + Rs.73 Rs. 424

(ii) Soft Soil with rock +

Rs.531 Rs.106 Rs.637

(iii) Rock Rs.703 + Rs.141 Rs.844

2. Removal and
stacking of rejected
stones with 5O meters
lead/ 1.5 meters lift. * Rs. 283 + Rs.57 Rs.34O

3. Stone Breaking or Stone

Crushing for stone size
of category **
Basic trIages VDA Total
(i) 1.O inch to 1.5 inches Rs.217l + Rs. 429 2600
(ii) Above 1.5 inches Rs.1857 + Rs. 367
to 3.0 inches

(iii) Above 3.0 inches Rs.1O88 + Rs.217 1305

to 5.0 inches
(iv) Above 5.0 inches Rs.893 + Rs.178 ro7l
The workers employed on minimum guaranteed time rate of wages per day shall
be entitled to time rate of minimum wages plus special allowance, if any, for
unskilled category of above ground workers revised from time to time by the
Centra-l Government in respect of scheduled employment in stone mines.

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't Per 2.831 cube meters (100 cubic feet)
** Per truck load of 5.662 cubic meters (20O cubic feet)

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CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER (C)

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 File No. I /VDA(51/2O2O-LS-rr
Government of India
Ministry of Labour& Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi

Dated: 06 /O5/2O2O
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Central Government Vide
Notification No. S.O.190(E) dated 19tt January, 2OI7 of the Ministry of Labour &
Employment, the undersigned hereby revise the rates of Variable Dearness
Allowance on the basis of the average consumer price index number for the
preceding period of six month ending on 3I.I2.2OI9 reaching 324 from 310.83
(Base 2OO1-1OO) and thereby resulting in an increase of 13.17 points for Industrial
workers and direct that this order shall come into force w.e.f. O7.O4.2O2O.

RATES OF V.D.A.FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN "EmploSrment of

Sweeping and Cleaning excluding activities prohiblted under the Employment
of Manual Scavengers and Constructlon of Dry Latrines (Prohlbltionl Act,
1993".
AREA RATES OF V.D.A. PER DAY (in Rs.)
A 106
B 88
70

Therefore, the minimum rates of wages showing t.Ile basic rates and Variable
Dearness Allowance pavable w.e.f O1.O4.2O20 shall be as under:-

AREA RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D.A PER DAY

Basic Wages V.D.A Total

(Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.)
A 523 + 106 629
B 437 + 88 525
c 350 + 70 420
The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of
the Minimum Wages Advisory Board.

The classification of workers under different categories will be same as in

Pa-rt-l of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-
II of the notification dated 191h January, 2017. The present classification of cities
into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.
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 File No. 1 /VDA(6)/2020-LS-ll
Government of India
Ministry of Labour& Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner{Cl
New Delhi
Dated: O8/O5/2O2O
ORDER
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Central Government Vide
Notification No.S.O.191(E) dated 19rh January, 2077 of the Ministry of Labour &
Emplolment, the undersigned hereby revise the rates of Variable Dearness
Allowance on the basis average consumer price index number for the preceding
period of six month ending on 3I.I2.2O19 reaching 324 from 310.83 (Base 2001 -
10O) and thereby resulting in an increase of 13-17 points for Industrlal workers
and direct that this order shall come into force w.e.f. Ol.O4.2O2O.
AREA RATES OF V.D.A. PER DAY {in Rs.l
727
B 116
c 99
Therefore, the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable
Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f OI.O4.2O2O to employees employed in trtATCH
AND WARD (without arms) shall be as under:-
AREA RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D.A PER DAY
Basic Wages V.D.A Total

637 + t27 764

B 579 + 116 695
494 + 99 593
II. RATES OF V.D.A.FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN UIATCH AND WARI)
(with arms) shall be as under:-
AREA RATES OF V.D.A. PER DAY (in Rs.
A 138
B 1-27
C 116
Therefore, the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable
Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.04.2020 to employees employed in WATTCH
AND WARD (with arms) shall be as under:-
AREA RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D.A PER DAY

Basic Wages V.D.A Total

(Rs.l (Rs.) (Rs.)
693 + 138 831
B 637 + r27 764
C 579 116 695
The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision
of the Minimum Wages Advisory Board.
The classification of workers under different categories will be same as in
Part-l of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-
II of the notification dated 191h January, 201,7. The present clastification of cities
into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference. /
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 File No. i /VDA(41 /2O2O-LS-ll
Govemment of India
Ministry of Labour& Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi
Dated: O6/05/2020
ORDER

In Exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide Notification

No. S.O. 192(E), dated 19rr, January, 2OI7, of the Ministry of Labour &
Employrnent the undersigned, hereby revise the rates of Variable Dearness
Allowance on the basis of the Average Consumer Price Index number for the
preceding period of six months ending on 31.12.2OL9 reaching 324 from 310.83 (
Base: 2001 = lOO) and thereby resulting in an increase of 13.17 points for
Industrial workers and direct that this order shall come into force w.e.f.
or.o4.2020.

RATES OF V.D.A. FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN LOIU)NTG AND

UIILoADTNG rn (il crooDs srrEDs, pARcEL OFrICES OF RAILWAYS, (ttl
oTHER CTOODS-SHEDS, CTOI,IOWNS, UIAREHOUSE.S AND OTHER SmILAR
EMPLOYMEITITS; (tiif DtrcKS AND PTORTS; AND (tvl PASfiEIfcERSI (XX)DS ltltD
CARGO CARRIED OUT AT AIRPORTS IB(}IH IITTERNATIONAL AITD
TDMESTTCI.

Therefore, the minimum rates of wages including the basic rates and
Variable Deamess Allowance payable w.e.t. OI.O4.2O2O to the employees shall be
as under:-

AREA RATES OF V.D.A. PER DAY {IN RS.)

106
B' 88
'c' 70

Therefore the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and variable
Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. OL.O4.2O2O shall be as under:-

AREA RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D. A. PER DAY

Basic V.D.A. Total
Wages
(Rs.) 1ns.) (Rs.)
<o2 + lo6 629
.B' + 88 525
'c' 350 -l 70 420

The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher mpee as per the decision
of the Minimum Wages Advisory Board.

The classification of workers under different categories will be same as in

Pa-rt-l of the notification, whereas classification of cities
will be same as in the Part-
II of the notification dated 19rh January, 2O17. The present classification of cities
into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference- |
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ANNEXURE 7
CLASSIFICA1ION OF ARBAS
ARAA * "4"
Ahorcdabad (u^) Hyclcr abad (UA) Faridabad cornplcx (M.Coryr)
Ilangalunr (UA) Kanpur (UA) Ghaziabad (UA)
Dclhi (UA) Chennai (UA) Noida
Creater Munlbai (u^) Nagpur (UA) Secunderabad
Ko!kata (UA) Lucl:now (UA) Gurgaon (M. Corpn)
Navi Munrbai (uA) Itune Gr^)
ARDA -'8"
/\gm (u^) Gwalior (UA) Port Blair (UA)
A.,mer (uA) IIubli-Dharwad (M. Corpn) Puduchcrry (1rA)
Aligarh (UA) Indore (lJA) Raipur (UA)
Allahabad (UA) Jabalpur (UA) Raurkela (r.iA)
Amravatr (M.Corpr) Jaipur (M.Corpn) RaJkot (UA)
n mt](sar (UA) Jalandhar (UA) Ranchi (UA)
Asansol (UA) JalaDdhar-Cantl. (UA) Saharadpur (M.Coryn)
Aurangabad (UA) Janmu (UA) Salen (UA)
Balcilly (u^) Jamnagar (u^) Sangli (UA)
Bclgaun (JA) Janshedpul (UA) S h ilh-'ng

Ilhavnagar (UA) Jhansl (u^) Siliguri (UA)

Bhiwandi (u^) Jodhpur (UA) Solapur (M.Corpn)

Bhopal (uA) Kannur (u) Srinagar (UA)

Rhubancshu'at (u^) Kochi (UA) Surat (UA)
Bikaner (M.Cotpn) Kolhapur (u^) Thiruvanantapuram (u)
Bokaro Stcel (UA) Kollam (UA) Tluissul (UA)
City
Chanrtigarh (UA) Kola (M.Coryn) Tiruchirappalli (UA)

Coimbatorc (UA) Kozhikode (UA) Iiruppur (UA)

Cuttack (uA) Ludhiana (M.Corpn) Ujjain (I4-Corpn)

Delrradun (UA) Madurai (UA) Vadodara (UA)

Dhanbad (uA) Malappuranr (UA) Vamnasi (UA)
Durgapur (JA) Malegaon (UA) Vasai- Vimr City GvlCorpn)
(u^) Mangalorc (UA) Vijayawada (UA)
Durg-Bhilai
Nagar
(uA) Meerut (UA) vishakhapa |Ilanr (M.Corpn)
Erode
Moradabad (M. Corpry Warangal (UA)
Firozabad
Goa Mysorc (uA)
Gorakhpur (UA) NandcdWaghala (M. Corpn)
Grcater (M.Corpn) Nasik (UA)
Visakhapatoan
Gulbarga (UA) Nellore (u^)
Gunlut (UA) Panchkula (UA)
Guwahati (UA) Patna (UA)
.C, wagcs Act, 1948 (11 of
Notc 1,-Area slrall conprisc all areas not mentionod in tlris list but to wlrich thc Mil|inlum
194 8) cxfcnds.

Notc 2.- U.A. mcans Urtan Agglorncration