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No. 712, CUTTACK, SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2007/ BAISAKHA 8, 1929

LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT

NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 231/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the AGRICULTURE were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section
(1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue
No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of
the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.
236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting
objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of
two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
AGRICULTURE in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per
day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as
Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only
per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-
100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the
date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the
Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly
applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as
may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
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Explanation- For the purpose of this notification
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little
or no skill or experience in the job ;
(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Ploughman, Packer, Helper to skilled trade,
Thrasherman, Sowingman, Puddler, Transplanter, Harvester, Weedremover,
Fertilizer applier, Uprooter, Harowinman, Cotton plucker, Dilman, Carterman,
Tea plucker, Coconut plucker, Jamadar, Munsi, Headmulia and any other job of
semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skilled or competence acquired
through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the
supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory
work ;
(3) The category Skilled includes Tiller Operator, Pumpset Driver, Assistant
Thinner, Driver (Light Vehicle), Mechanic, Electrician, Clerk, Store Assistant,
Cashier and any other job of skilled nature involving skill or competence
acquired through experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a
technical or vocational institute and the performance of which call for initiative
and judgment ;
(4) The category Highly-skilled includes Supervisor, Accountant, Heavy Vehicle
Driver and any other job of highly-skilled nature involving high degree of
performance and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired
through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience
for long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the
judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks ;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an- hour
of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by
Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to
the workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No. 3976-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]

By order of the Governor
P. SINGH
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LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT

NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 232/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the AUTOMOBILE SERVICING, REPAIRING, GARAGES AND WORKSHOPS
were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the
Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th
January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of
Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th
January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all
persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of
publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
AUTOMOBILE SERVICING, REPAIRING, GARAGES AND WORKSHOPS in the whole
State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to
the said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be
payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the
All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the
expiry of every block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this
notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in
the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of
employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
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Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little
or no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Salesman, Storekeeper, Serviceman,
Helper to skilled trade any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some
degree of skill or competence acquired through experience in the job and which
is capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled
employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Welder (Gr.II), Painter (Gr.II), Mechanic (Gr.II),
Turner (Gr.II), Electrician (Gr.II), Blacksmith (Gr.II), Carpenter (Gr.II), Driver
(Light Vehicles), Fitter (Gr.II), Cashier, Clerk, Storekeeper, Typist and any other
job of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through experience in
the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute
and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Welder (Gr.I), Painter (Gr.I), Mechanic
(Gr.I), Turner (Gr.I), Foreman (Workshop), Electrician (Gr.I), Blacksmith (Gr.I),
Carpenter (Gr.I), Driver (Heavy Vehicle), Supervisor, Accountant, Stenographer
and any other job of highly skilled nature involving high degree of performance
and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired through
intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience for long
years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment
or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour
of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by
Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to
the workers of the appropriate category;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.3982-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
By order of the Governor

P. SINGH
Joint Secretary to Government
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LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT

NOTIFICATION
The 28th April, 2007

S.R.O. No. 233/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
AYURVEDIC AND UNANI PHARMACY were published as required under clause (b) of sub-
section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue
No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the
Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated
the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all
persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of
the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in AYURVEDIC AND UNANI PHARMACY in the whole State
of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of
wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50
(Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price
Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two
years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified
by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly
applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be
directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
Explanation For the purposes of this notification

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or
experience in the job;
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(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Medical Attendant, packer,
Grinder and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being
performed under the supervision or guidance of skilled employee and includes unskilled
supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Clerk, Cashier, Typist, Pharmacist, Laboratory Assistant,
Demonstrator, Mistry, Mechanic, Operator, Driver and any other job of skilled nature
involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or through training as
an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for
initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Stenographer, Accountant, Physician, Kabiraj
Hakim, Supervisor, Manager, Senior Pharmacist, Senior Mechanic, Operator, Chemist and
any other category of highly skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full
competence in the performance of certain tasks acquired through intensive technical or
professional training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for
workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of
those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly day of
rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the workers
of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.3988-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
By order of the Governor

P. SINGH
Joint Secretary to Government
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LABOUR & EMPLOMENT DEPARTMENT

NOTIFICATION
The 28th April, 2007

S.R.O. No. 234/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
BAKERIES AND CONFECTIONARIES INCLUDING BISCUIT MAKING were published as
required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of
1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued
under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department
No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting
objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two
months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in BAKERIES AND CONFECTIONARIES INCLUDING
BISCUIT MAKING in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day
respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness
Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point
rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on
the expiry of every block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification
whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette
and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be
effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said
notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
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Explanation For the purposes of this notification-

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or
experience in the job;

(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Helper to Skilled Trade, Assistant to Bhattiman and
any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degrees of skill or competence acquired
through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the
supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Bhattiman, Mistry, Fireman, Clerk, Cashier, Typist, Driver
(Light Vehicle), Office Assistant and any other job of skilled nature involving skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in
a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and
judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Foreman, Head Mistry, Accountant, Stenographer,
Supervisor, Manager, Driver (Heavy Vehicle) and any other job of highly skilled nature
involving high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain
task acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work
experience for long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the
judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly day of
rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the workers
of the appropriate category ;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.3994-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
By order of the Governor
P. SINGH
Joint Secretary to Government
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NOTIFICATION

the 28th April, 2007

S.R.O. No. 235/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
BAMBO FOREST ESTABLISHMENT were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section
(1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82
dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government
of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the
8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons
likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said
notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in BAMBO FOREST ESTABLISHMENT in the whole State of
Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of
wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50
(Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price
Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two
years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified
by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly
applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be
directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.

Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no
skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Moharir, Munsi, Helper to skill trade, Jamadar,
Mate and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being
performed under the supervision of guidance to a skilled employee and includes
unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Carpenter, Electrician, Mechanic, Blacksmith, Driver in
light vehicle, Clerk, Store Keeper, Junior Assistant, Cashier, Typist, Assistant
Supervisor and any other job of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired
through experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or
vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Supervisor, Carpenter, Blacksmith, Electrician,
Mechanic (Special grade), Stenographer, Accountant, Forest Supervisor, Driver (Heavy
Vehicle) and any other job of highly skilled nature involving high degree of performance
and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired through intensive
technical of professional training or practices, work experience for long years and also
required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in
execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4000-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
By order of the Governor

P. SINGH
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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 236/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
BRASS AND BELL-METAL INDUSTRY were published as required under clause (b) of
sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary
issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the
Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated
the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all
persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of
the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in BRASS AND BELL-METAL INDUSTRY in the whole State
of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of
wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50
(Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price
Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two
years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified
by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly
applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be
directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.

Explanation For the Purposes of this notification-

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or
experience in the job;
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(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Fireman, Salesman and any
other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or competence acquired
through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the
supervision or guidance to a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Mistry, Painter, Publisher, Designer (Gr. II Artist), Chipper
Driver (Light Vehicle), Clerk, Cashier, Store-keeper, Typist, Moulder and any other job of
skilled nature involving skill of competence acquired through experience in the job or
through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance
of which calls for initiative and judgment;

(4) The category Highly skilled include Craftsman, Head Mechanic, Head Designer,
Stenographer, Accountant, Supervisor, Manager and any other job of highly skilled nature
involving high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain
task acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work
experience for long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the
judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly day of
rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the workers
of the appropriate category ;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4006-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
By order of the Governor

P. SINGH
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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 237/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
CARPET WEAVING INDUSTRY were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the
10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa
in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007
bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be
affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in CARPET WEAVING INDUSTRY in the whole State of
Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of
wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50
(Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price
Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two
years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified
by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly
applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be
directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
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Explanation For the purposes of this notification-

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or
experience in the job;

(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Helper to Skilled Trade, Polisher, Cleaner and any
other category of Semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or competence
acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the
supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Weaver, Painter, Colourman, Designer Grade-II, Driver
(Light Vehicles), Clerk, Cashier, Salesman, Mistry, Typist and any other category of skilled
nature involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or through
training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which
calls for initiative and judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Accountant, Stenographer, Weaving Master, esigner
Gr.-I, Driver (Heavy Vehicles), Manager, Supervisor and any other job of highly skilled
nature involving high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of
certain tasks acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work
experience for long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the
judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly day of
rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the workers
of the appropriate category ;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4012-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
By order of the Governor

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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 238/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
CASHEW PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENTS were published as required under clause (b) of
sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary
issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the
Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated
the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all
persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of
the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do
hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled,
Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in CASHEW PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENTS
in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition
to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be
payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India
Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every
block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier
as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall
be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the
date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.

Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no
skill or experience in the job ;
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(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Roasting man, Filling man, Helper to skilled trade,
Packer, Filling man, Stencillers and any other category of semi-skilled nature involving
some degree of skilled or competence acquired through experience in the job and
which is capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled
employee and includes unskilled supervisory work ;

(3) The category Skilled includes Tinkers (Soldering of tin can), Electrician (Gr. II), Mistry
(Gr. II), Mechanic (Gr. II), Driver (Light Vehicle), Clerk, Typist, Cashier, Store-keeper
and any other category of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through
experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational
institute and the performance of which call for initiative and judgment ;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Mechanic (Gr. I), Driver (Heavy Vehicle),
Accountant, Head Clerk, Electrician (Gr. I), Mistry (Gr. I), Stenographer and any other
job of highly-skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full competence in
the performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional
training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for workers to
assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of those
tasks ;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an- hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4018-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
By order of the Governor

P. SINGH
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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 239/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
CEMENT PIPE MAKING AND ALLIED PRODUCTS INDUSTRY were published as required
under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in
the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the
notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-
11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and
suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the
date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in CEMENT PIPE MAKING AND ALLIED PRODUCTS
INDUSTRY in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day
respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness
Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point
rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on
the expiry of every block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification
whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette
and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be
effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said
notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.

Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no
skill or experience in the job ;
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(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Assistant to Mistry,
Assistant to Jali Maker, Assistant to Jaliman, Assistant to Wire Binder and any other job
of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skilled or competence acquired through
experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the supervision or
guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work ;

(3) The category Skilled includes Clerk, Typist, Cashier, Jaliman, Jali Maker, Wire Binder,
Moulder, Mistry, Electrician Gr-II. Carpenter Gr.II, Driver (Light Vehicle) and any other
category of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through experience in
the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the
performance of which call for initiative and judgment ;

(4) The category Highly-skilled includes Driver (Heavy Vehicle), Head Driver, Carpenter
(Gr.I), Electrician (Gr.I), Accountant, Stenographer, Manager, Supervisor and any other
category of highly-skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full
competence in the performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or
professional training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for
workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution
of those tasks ;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an- hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4024-LL-I (AR)-12/2007-/L.E.]
By order of the Governor

P. SINGH
Joint Secretary to Government
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 240/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
CERAMIC AND POTTERY INDUSTRY were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section
(1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82
dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government
of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the
8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons
likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said
notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in CERAMIC AND POTTERY INDUSTRY in the whole State of
Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of
wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50
(Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price
Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two
years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified
by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly
applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be
directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.

Explanation For the purposes of this notification-

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or
experience in the job;
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(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Caster, Finisher, Glazer, Sorter, Fireman, Furnace
arranger, Mason, Helper to Carpenter, Helper to Electrician, Helper to Fitter, Plaster, Mould
Maker, Mistry Grade-II, Drying Chamber, Mistry Grade-II, Machine Mistry, Brick Press
Mistry, Operator on Brick Moulder or Brick Maker and any other category of semi-skilled
nature involving some degrees of skill or competence acquired through experience in the
job and which is capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of skilled
employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Electrician, Fitter, Plaster, Modeller, Mate, Mistry Grade-I,
Sardar, Carpenter, Drying Chamberman Grade-I, Driver, Clerk, Cashier, Typist, Time-
keeper, Store-keeper and any other category of skilled nature involving skill or competence
acquired through experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or
vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Manager, Supervisor, Accounmtant, Stenographer,
Driver (Heavy Vehicle), and any other job of highly skilled nature involving high degree of
performance and full competence in the performance of certain tasks acquired through
intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience for long years and
also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved
in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly day of
rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the workers
of the appropriate category ;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4030-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
By order of the Governor

P. SINGH
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 241/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section
5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the
10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa
in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007
bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be
affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in CHEMICAL INDUSTRY in the whole State of Orissa to
Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a
special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two
and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number
(Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the
date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the
categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the
Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.

Explanation For the purposes of this notification-

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or
experience in the job;
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(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Time-Keeper, Store keeper, Stiching man, Stiching
Helper, Work Sarkar, Helper to skilled trade, Duplicating Operator, Senior Messenger and
any other category of semi-skilled nature involving some degrees of skill or competence
acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the
supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Laboratory Attendant, Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Gas
Cutter, Rigger, Blacksmith, Sarang, Laboratory Assistant, Carpenter, Sticher, Purchase
Assistant, Sale Assistant, Cashier, Typist, Lower Division Assistant and any other category
of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or
through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance
of which calles for initiative for initiative;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes highly skilled Rigger, Engine Assistant, Special
Grade Operator, Stenographer, Senior Assistant, Senior Personal Assistant, Senior
Commercial Assistant, Accountant, Godwon Secretary (Material), Cashier-cum-Recorder,
Executive Assistant, Legal Assistant, Manager, Foreman, Purchase Assistant, Senior
Administrative Assistant, Chemist and any other job of highly skilled nature involving high
degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain tasks acquired
through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience for long
years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions
involved in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly day of
rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the workers
of the appropriate category ;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4036-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
By order of the Governor

P. SINGH
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 242/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
CINEMA INDUSTRY were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5
of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the
10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa
in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007
bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be
affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in CINEMA INDUSTRY in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-,
Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special
allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and
paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base
2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the date
of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the
categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the
Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.

Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no
skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Gate-keeper, Assistant Painter, Apprentice
Operator, Announcer, Rickshaw Puller and any other category of semi-skilled nature
involving some degree of skill or competence acquired through experience in the job
and which is capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled
employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Assistant Electrician, Assistant Operator, Carpenter,
Painter, Engine Driver, Vehicle Driver, Cashier, Clerk, Booking Clerk, Typist and any
other category of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through
experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational
institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Head Chief Operator, Head A.C. Operator,
Accountant, Head Electrician, Manager and any other job or highly skilled nature
involving high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain
task acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work
experience for long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of
the judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
[No.4042-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]

By order of the Governor

P. Singh
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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April, 2007

S.R.O. No. 243/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
CLAY POTTERY were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the
Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January,
2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour
and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing
S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected
thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the
Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in CLAY POTTERY in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-,
Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special
allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and
paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base
2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the date
of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the
categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the
Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.

Explanation For the purposes of this notification-

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or
experience in the job;
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(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Sales Assistant, Fireman and
any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degrees of skill or competence acquired
through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the
supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Pether Caster, Finisher, Designer GR.II, Polisher,
Salesman, Clerk, Cart Designer, Cashier, Typist and any other category of skilled nature
involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or through training as
an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for
initiative and judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Designer-I, Supervisor, Manager, Stenographer and
any other category of highly skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full
competence in the performance of certain tasks acquired through intensive technical or
professional training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for
workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of
those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly day of
rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the workers
of the appropriate category ;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 244/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
COIR INDUSTRY were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of
the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the
10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa
in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007
bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be
affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in COIR INDUSTRY in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-,
Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special
allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and
paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base
2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the date
of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the
categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the
Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day
of May, 2007.

Explanation- For the purpose of this notification

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no
skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Helper to Mechanic,
Crusher, Coir-twister, Fibre bundler, Splitter, Cutter of husks, Remover of husks from
the pit beater of noted husks, Bundler and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving
some degree of skill or competence acquired through experience in the job and which is
capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee
and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Clerk, Typist, Accounts Clerk, Rope makers, Hat maker,
Machine men Gr.II, Mechanic Gr.II, Operator Gr.II, Driver (Light vehicle), Designer Gr.II,
Time-keeper, Store-keeper and any other category of skilled nature involving skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job or through training as an apprentice
in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and
judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Manger, Supervisor, Accountant, Machine man
Gr.I, Mechanic Gr.I, Stenographer, Operator Gr.I, Driver (Heavy Vehicle), Designer
Gr.II, Mechanical Supervisor and any other job of highly skilled nature involving high
degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired
through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience for
long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or
decisions involved in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 245/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
COLLECTION OF SAL SEEDS were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the
10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa
in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007
bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be
affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do
hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled,
Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in COLLECTION OF SAL SEEDS in the whole
State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said
rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable
@Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India
Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every
block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier
as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall
be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the
date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day
of May, 2007.

Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no
skill or experience in the job ;
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(2) The category Semi-skilled Mate, Helper to Skilled Trade, weingman nature and any
other category of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skilled or competence
acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under
the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory
work ;

(3) The category Skilled includes Clerk, Munsi, Typist and any other job of skilled nature
involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or through training
as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which call
for initiative and judgment ;

(4) The category Highly-skilled includes Supervisor, Sal Seed Collection Agent and any
other job of highly- skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full
competence in the performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or
professional training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for
workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution
of those tasks ;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an- hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4060-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
The 28th April, 2007

S.R.O. No. 246/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE OF DAMS, EMBAKMENTS, IRRIGATION PROJECT
AND SINKING OF WELLS & TANKS were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section
(1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82
dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government
of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th
January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons
likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said
notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE OF DAMS,
EMBAKMENTS, IRRIGATION PROJECT AND SINKING OF WELLS & TANKS in the whole
State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said
rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable
@Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India
Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every
block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier
as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall
be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the
date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.

Explanation For the purposes of this notification-

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or
experience in the job;

(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Helper to (1) Carpenter, (2) Plumber (3)Blacksmith (4)
Painter, (5) Blaster, (6) Electrician and hammerman, Sangi Mulia, Pile Driving Mate
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(Guideman), Dellowman, Thatcher or Gharmi, Tils Turner of Tile Layer, Cleaner, Store
Packer, Majhi or Boatman, Bhisti, Well Sinker (open well), Rod Binder and Bender Watcher
(Store), Pump-Helper, Night Mulia, Mulia, Handing Hot Binder and Tar Doilerman, Electrical
Helper, Mate, Mistry and any other category of semi-skilled nature involving some degree
of skill or competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being
performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled
supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Carpenter (2nd Class), Blaster (2nd class), 2nd Class Mason,
2nd Class Painter or Polisher, 2nd Class Plumber, Driler, 2nd Class Stone Presser, 2nd Class
Cutter, Boring Mistry, Pile Driver, Blacksmith and 2nd Class Fitter, Welder, Cubbler with Toll
(2nd Class), Pump Operator, Electrician, Tracer, Wireman, Amin, Store-keeper (Grade-II),
Accounts Clerk, Clerk, Typist, Tool-keeper, Time-keeper, Munsi, Store Assistant,
Telephone Operator and any other category of skilled nature involving skill or competence
acquired through experience in the job through training as an apprentice in a technical or
vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Masson (1st Class), Carpenter (1st Class), Blacksmith
(1st Class), 1st Class Welder, Painter, Polisher (special), Cubbler with Tool Driver, Fitter,
Driller, Electrician (A-Grade), Blaster (Licenced), Head Masson, Fitter (1st Class), Stone
Dresser (1st Class), Driver for well sinking in bridges, Senior Accountant, Supervisor,
Manager, Stenographer and any other category of highly skilled nature involving high
degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain tasks acquired
through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience for long
years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions
involved in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly day of
rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the workers
of the appropriate category ;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4066-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 247/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE OF ROADS OR IN BUILDING OPERATIONS were
published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act,
1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the
Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and
Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O.
No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within
a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE OF ROADS OR IN
BUILDING OPERATIONS in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per
day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable
Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for
every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial
workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the date of coming into force of
this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the
Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees
specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner,
Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day
of May, 2007.
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Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no
skill or experience in the job;

(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Helper to (1) Carpenter, (2) Plumber, (3)
Blacksmith, (4) Painter, (5) Blaster, (6) Electrician, Hammerman, Sangimulia, File
Driving, Mate (Grudge), Bellowmen. Thatcher or Gharm sile Turner or tile Layer,
Cleaner, Stone Packer, Majhi or Boatman, Bhisti, Well sinker (Open well), Road Blinder
and Binder, Watchman (Store), Pump Helper, Night Mulia, Mulia, Handling Hot Binder
and Tar-Boilman, Electrical Helper Mate, Mistry and any other category of semi-skilled
nature involving some degree of skill or competence acquired through experience in the
job and which is capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of a
skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Carpenter Grade II, Blaster Grade II, Mason Grade II,
Painter or Polisher Grade II, Plumber Grade II, Driller Grade II, Stone Dresser Grade II,
Cutter or Boring Mistry Grade II, Driver, Blacksmith Grade II, Fitter, Welder, Cubbler
with tools Grade II, Pump Operator, Electrician Amin, Tracer, Wireman, Storekeeper,
Grade II, Accounts Clerk, Clerks, Typists, Telephone Operator, Tool Keeper, Time
Keeper, Munsi, Store Assistant and any other category of skilled nature involving skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job or through training as an apprentice
in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and
judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Mason Grade I, Carpenter Grade I, Blacksmith
Grade I, Welder Grade I, Painter, Polisher (Special), Cubbler with Tool, Driver (Heavy
Vehicle) Grade I, Fitter, Driller, Electrician (Aegrade), Blaster (Licenced), Head Mason,
Fitter Grade I, Stone Dresser Grade I, Driver for Well Sinking in bridges, Senior
Accountant, Supervisor, Manager, Stenographer and any other category of highly
skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full competence in the
performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional training
or practices, work experience for long years and also required for workers to assure full
responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;
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(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4072-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 248/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
CONTINGENT AND CASUAL EMPLOYEES IN GOVERNMENT AND OTHER
ESTABLISHMENTS were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of
the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th
January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in
the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007
bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be
affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do
hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled,
Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in CONTINGENT AND CASUAL EMPLOYEES
IN GOVERNMENT AND OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-,
Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special
allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and
paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base
2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the date
of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the
categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the
Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day
of May, 2007.
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Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no
skill or experience in the job;

(2) The category Semi-skilled includes helper to Skilled Trade, Mate, Munshi, Skilled
Mulia, Treasury Sarkar, Daftary opium cutter and any other job of semi-skilled nature
involving some degree of skill or competence acquired through experience in the job
and which is capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled
employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Operator Grade II, Electricial Grade II, Carpenter Grade
II, Mason Grade II, Mistry, Tool Keeper, Driver (Light Vehicle), Clerk, Store-keeper,
Typist, Assistant Supervisor, Junior Supervisor, Receiptionist, Fitter Grade II, Machinist
Grade II, Junior Telephone Operator, Tracer Grade II, Pipe Fitter Grade II, Plumber
Grade II, Pump Driver, Designer Grade II, Sikhyakarmi, Anganbadi Sikhyakarmi,
Nursery School Teacher, Teacher of Lower Primary, Time-Keeper and any other job of
skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or
through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the
performance of which call for initiative and judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Driver (Heavy Vehicle) Stenographer, Store
Keeper Grade I, Accountant, Manager, Sub-Assistant Engineer, Diploma Holder, Senior
Telephone Operator, Teacher of Upper Primary School, Headmaster of U.P. School,
Operator Grade I, Electrician Grade I, Carpenter Grade I, Mason Grade I, Fitter Grade I,
Machinist Grade I, Pipe Fitter Grade I, Plumber Grade I, Tracer Grade I, Designer
Grade I and any other job of highly skilled nature involving high degree of performance
and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired through intensive
technical or professional training or practices, work experience for long years and also
required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in
execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an- hour of rest;
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(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4078-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]

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LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 249/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
COTTON GINNING AND PROCESSING were published as required under clause (b) of
sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary
issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the
Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated
the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all
persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of
the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in COTTON GINNING AND PROCESSING in the whole State
of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of
wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50
(Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price
Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two
years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified
by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly
applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be
directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day
of May, 2007.

Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no
skill or experience in the job ;
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(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Cutterman, Helper to skilled Trade, Boiler,
Fireman, Number maker, Weighingman, Oilman, Turner, Openerman, Stocking and any
other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skilled or competence
acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under
the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory
work ;

(3) The category Skilled includes Clerk-cashier, Typist, store-keeper Munshi, Boxman,
Press fitter, Valveman, Engine Driver, Assistant Mistry, Carpenter, Blacksmith,
Mechanic (Gr. I), Electrician (Gr. II), Gini Driver (Light vehicle) and any other job of
skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or
through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the
performance of which calls for initiative and judgment ;

(4) The category Highly-skilled includes Stenographer, Accountant, Head Clerk,

Supervisor, Carpenter (Gr.I), Mechanic (Gr.I), Engine Driver (Gr.I), Blacksmith (Gr.I),
Head Mistry, Gini Driver (Gr.I), Driver (Heavy vehicle), Press Driver (Gr.I) and any other
category of highly-skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full
competence in the performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or
professional training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for
workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution
of those tasks ;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an- hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4084-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 250/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
DISPENSARY OF A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER IN ANY ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICAL
CONSULTANT OR ANY CHEMICAL OR PATHOLOGICAL LABORATORY were published as
required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948
(11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette
issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment
Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007
inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of
two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in DISPENSARY OF A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER IN ANY
ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICAL CONSULTANT OR ANY CHEMICAL OR PATHOLOGICAL
LABORATORY in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day
respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness
Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point
rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on
the expiry of every block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification
whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette
and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be
effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said
notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day
of May, 2007.
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Explanation For the Purposes of this notification-
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill
or experience in the job;

(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Dhai, House-keeper, Attendant
and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skilled or competence
acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the
supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Mechanical (Air-Cond., etc.), Bio-Chemist, Compounder,
Nurse, Dresser, Pharmacist, Receptionist, Electrician Gr.II, Midwife, Laboratory Assistant,
Clerk, Cashiers, Typist, Driver (Light Vehicle) and any other job of skilled nature involving
skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or through training as an
apprentice which calls for initiative and judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes X-ray Technician, Accountant, Stenographer,
Radiographer, Dietcian, Electrician Grade I, Administrative Officer, Nursing Superintendent,
Manager and any other job of highly skilled nature involving high degree of performance
and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical
or professional training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for
workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of
these tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly day of
rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the workers
of the appropriate category ;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4090-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 251/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
DISTILLERIES were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the
Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January,
2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour
and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing
S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected
thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the
Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in DISTILLERIES in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-,
Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special
allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and
paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base
2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the date
of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the
categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the
Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day
of May, 2007.
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Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no
skill or experience in the job;

(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Helper to Skilled Trade, Assistant Electrician,
Assistant Fitter, Assistant Turner, Assistant Welder, Assistant Moulder, Assistant Plant
Operator, Assistant Blacksmith, Assistant Copperman, Refrigeration, Assistant
Jamadar, Jeestman, Yeast Cultivator, Switchboard Attendant, Wireman, Post Srillman,
Fireman, Oilman, Pumpman, Machine Labler, Machineman, Stencil Selector, Stencil
Cutter-cum-Maker, Scaler, Ampule Chargeman and any other category of semi-skilled
nature involving some degree of skill or competence acquired through experience in the
job and which is capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of a
skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Still man Electrician, Fitter, Copper man, Turner,
Moulder, Welder, Blacksmith, Plant Operator, Mason, Carpenter, Assistant Foreman,
Boiler Attendant, Engine Driver, Driver, Draftsman, Assistant Chemist, Machine man,
Laboratory Assistant, Cashier, Clerk and Typist and any other category of skilled nature
involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or through training
as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls
for initiative and judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Chemist, Chemical Analyst, Blander, Foreman,
Accountant, Stenographer, Manager, Supervisor, Driver (Heavy Vehicle) and any other
category of highly-skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full
competence in the performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or
professional training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for
workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution
of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;
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(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4096-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
By order of the Governor

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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 252/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
ELECTRICITY BOARD were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5
of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th
January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in
the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007
bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be
affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in ELECTRICITY BOARD in the whole State of Orissa to
Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a
special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two
and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number
(Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the
date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the
categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the
Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day
of May, 2007.

Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no
skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Helper to Skilled Trade, Treasury Sarkar, Daftary,
Guest House Attendant, Treasury Guard, Record Supplier, Cook Jr. and any other
category of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or competence acquired
through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the
supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Lineman, Wireman, Assistant Foreman, Work Sarkar,
Assistant Clerk, Time-Keeper, Operator, Typist, Junior Stenographer, Driver (Light
Vehicle) Amin, Jr. Cook, Sr. Telephone Operator, Meter Reader, Plumber, Bradma
Operator, Xerox Operator, Sr. Plumber and any other category of skilled nature
involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or through training
as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls
for initiative and judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Chargeman, head Clerk, Senior Stenographer,
Section Officer, Foreman, Sr. Amin. Auditor, Supervisor, Accountant, Sub-Assistant
Engineer, Diploma holder and any other job of highly skilled nature involving high
degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired
through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience for
long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or
decisions involved in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4102-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 253/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
FINISHING DYEING OF YARN AND FABRICS, PRINTING AND KNITTING EMBROIDERY were
published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act,
1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the
Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and
Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O.
No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within
a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in FINISHING DYEING OF YARN AND FABRICS, PRINTING
AND KNITTING EMBROIDERY in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- &
Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as
Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day
for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial
workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the date of coming into force of
this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the
Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees
specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner,
Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day
of May, 2007.

Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or
experience in the job ;
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(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Helper to Skilled Trade Lable Packer, Assistant
Salesman and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skilled or
competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being
performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled
supervisory work ;

(3) The category Skilled includes Dyeingsman, Finisher, Painter, Designer (Grade-II),
Embroideryman, Store-keeper, Spinner, salesman, Cashier, Typist and any other category
of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or
through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance
of which calls for initiative and judgment ;

(4) The category Highly-skilled includes Spinning Master, Dyeing Master, Weaving Master,
Head Store-keeper, Accountant, Designer, (Grade-II), Supervisor, Manager, Branch
Manager, Stenographer and any other category of highly-skilled nature involving high
degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired
through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience for long
years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions
involved in execution of those tasks ;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly day
of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an- hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the workers
of the appropriate category ;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4108-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 254/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
FISHERIES AND SEA FOOD INDUSTRY were published as required under clause (b) of
sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary
issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the
Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated
the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all
persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of
the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in FISHERIES AND SEA FOOD INDUSTRY in the whole State
of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of
wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50
(Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price
Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two
years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified
by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly
applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be
directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.

Explanation For the purposes of this notification-

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or
experience in the job.
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(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Boatman, Fisherman, Net Mender, Bobbin Winder,
Helper to skilled trade and any other category of Semi-skilled nature involving some degree
of skill or competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being
performed under the supervision of guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled
supervisory work.

(3) The category Skilled includes Typist, Clerk, Cashier, Driver (Motor Lunch, Pumps, Motor
Vehicles), Fisherman, Demonstrator, Laboratory Assistant and any other category of skilled
nature involving skilled of competence against through experience in the job or through
training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which
calls for initiative and judgment.

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Accountant, Manager, Operator, Fisheries
Supervisor, Fisheries Extension Officer, Fisheries Officer, Stenographer, Driver (Heavy
Vehicle) and any other category of highly skilled nature involving high degree of
performance and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired through
intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience for long years and
also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved
in execution of those tasks.
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly day of
rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the workers of
the appropriate category ;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4114-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 255/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
FOREST PRODUCE SUCH AS GENDULI GUM, MAHUA MAKING OF COAL AND RESIN were
published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act,
1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the
Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and
Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O.
No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within
a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in FOREST PRODUCE SUCH AS GENDULI GUM, MAHUA
MAKING OF COAL AND RESIN in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- &
Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as
Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day
for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial
workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the date of coming into force of
this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the
Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees
specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner,
Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day
of May, 2007.
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Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no
skill or experience in the job;

(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Weighingman, Sorter, Sales Assistant, Munshi,
Cleaner, Finisher, Shutter, Drying and processing Man, Plucker and any other job of
semi-skilled nature involving some degrees of skill or competence acquired through
experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the supervision or
guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Driver (light vehicle), Clerk, Cashier, Typist, Salesman
and any other job of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through
experience in the job or through training as an apprentice which calls for initiative and
judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Driver (Heavy vehicle) Accountant,
Stenographer, Manager, Supervisor and any other job of highly skilled nature involving
high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain task
acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work
experience for long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of
the judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 256/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
FOUNDRY INDUSTRY WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHED MACHINE SHOP were published as
required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of
1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued
under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department
No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting
objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two
months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in FOUNDRY INDUSTRY WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHED
MACHINE SHOP in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day
respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness
Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point
rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on
the expiry of every block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification
whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette
and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be
effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said
notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day
of May, 2007.

Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no
skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Grinder, Hammer man, Oilman, Helper to skilled
trade, Helper to Furnace man and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some
degree of skill or competence acquired through experience in the job and which is
capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee
and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Accounts Assistant, Clerk, Typist, Cashier, Assistant
Supervisor, Store Assistant, Chipper Coir maker, Driller, Gr. II, Winder Gr.II, Mechanic
Gr.II, Fitter Gr.II, Furnace man, Turner Gr.II, Welder Gr.II, Blacksmith Gr.II, Electrician
Gr.II, Driver (Light vehicle), Store keeper, Moulder, Caster or Casting man and any
other job of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through experience in
the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the
performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Stenographer, Works Supervisor (Tech.), Head
Clark, Turner Gr.I, Driller Gr.I, Mechanic Gr.I, Foreman, Pattern maker, Manager,
Supervisor, Fitter Gr.I, Electrician Gr.I, Blacksmith Gr.I, Welder Gr.I, Driver (Heavy
Vehicle), Sales Representative, Winder Gr.I, and any other job of highly skilled nature
involving high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain
task acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work
experience for long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of
the judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4126-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 257/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
GLASS INDUSTRY were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of
the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the
10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa
in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007
bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be
affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in GLASS INDUSTRY in the whole State of Orissa to
Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a
special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two
and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number
(Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the
date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the
categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the
Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day
of May, 2007.

Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no
skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Mechanic Grade-III,
Electrician, Packer, Operator Grade-III, Boiler Attendant, Tester, Fireman Grade-III and
any other category of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or competence
acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under
the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory
work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Mechanic Grade-II, Mistry Grade-II, Electrician Grade-II,
Boiler Grade-II, Operator Grade-II, Driver (Light Vehicle), Decorator Grade-II,
Laboratory Assistant, Clerk, Cashier, Store-Keeper, Auditor, Typist, Time-keeper,
Furnace Operator, Mixture, Designer Grade-II, Fireman Grade-II, Hots Operators and
any other job of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through
experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational
institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Driver (Heavy Vehicle), Mechanic Grade-I,
Electrician Grade-I, Boiler Grade-I, Operator Grade-I, Fireman Grade-I, Foreman,
Decorator Grade-I, Designer Grade-I, Supervisor, Manager, Mistry Grade-I, Accountant,
Stenographer and any other job of highly skilled nature involving high degree of
performance and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired through
intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience for long years
and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions
involved in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4132-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 258/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
GOLD AND SILVER ORNAMENTS AND ARTICLES OF ARTISTIC DESIGN were published as
required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of
1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued
under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department
No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting
objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two
months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in GOLD AND SILVER ORNAMENTS AND ARTICLES OF
ARTISTIC DESIGN in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day
respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness
Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point
rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on
the expiry of every block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification
whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette
and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be
effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said
notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day
of May, 2007.

Explanation For the purposes of this notification-

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or
experience in the job;
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(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Helper to Ornaments Welder,
Salesman, Brusher and any other category of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of
skill or competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being
performed under the supervision or guidance of skilled employee and includes unskilled
supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Mechanic Grade-II, Ornaments Welder Grade-II, Electrician
Grade-II, Driver, Designer Grade-II, Grinder, Mixture, Painter, Polisher, Machineman, Gold
and any Silver Extractor, Finisher, Clerk, Store Keeper, Typist and any other category of
skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or
through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance
of which calls for initiative and judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Mechanic Grade-I, Ornaments Welder Grade-I,
Electrician Grade-I, Designer Grade-I, Manager, Accountant, Stenographer, Supervisor and
any other category of highly skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full
competence in the performance of certain tasks acquired through intensive technical or
professional training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for
workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of
those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly day of
rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the workers
of the appropriate category ;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4138-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 259/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
GRAPHITE INDUSTRY INCLUDING BENIFICATION were published as required under clause (b)
of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary
issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the
Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated
the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all
persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of
the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in GRAPHITE INDUSTRY INCLUDING BENIFICATION in the
whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to
the said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable
@Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India
Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every
block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier
as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall
be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the
date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day
of May, 2007.

Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operation acquiring little or no
skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Helper to Welder, helper to Mechanic, helper to
Operator, Helper to Electrician, Gate Keeper, Mate, Loader Gr.B, Hammer man,
Munshi, Unloader Gr.B, Lubricatorany other category of semi-skilled nature involving
some degree of competence acquired through experience in the job and which is
capable of being performed under and the supervision or guidance of a skilled
employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Fitter Gr.II, Welder Gr.II, Operator Gr.II, Machinist Gr.II,
Mason Moulder Gr.II, Driver Gr.II, Blacksmith Gr.II, Turner Gr.II, Electrician Gr.II,
Fireman Gr.II, Clerk, Typist, Store-keeper, Cashier, Salesman, Munishi and any other
category skilled naure involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the
job or through training as a apprentice in a technical or vocation institute and the
performance of which calls for initiative and judgments;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Fitter Gr.I, Welder Gr.I, Operator Gr.I, Mechanist
Gr.I, Mason Gr.I, Moulder Gr.I, Driller Gr.I, Blacksmith Gr.I, Turner Gr.I, Electrician Gr.I,
Fireman Gr.I, Manager, Supervisor, Accountant, Stenographer, Foreman, and any other
category of highly skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full
competence in the performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or
professional training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for
workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution
of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4144-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]

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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 260/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
HANDLOOM AND HOSIERY were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the
10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa
in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007
bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be
affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in HANDLOOM AND HOSIERY in the whole State of Orissa to
Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a
special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two
and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number
(Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the
date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the
categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the
Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day
of May, 2007.

Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no
skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Celenderingman, Dyers,
Cutter, Stitcher, Finisher, Checker and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving
some degree of skill or competence acquired through experience in the job and which is
capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee
and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Body Machine Operator, Mechanic, Clerk, Typist, Store-
keeper, Salesman, Cashier, Production Assistant and any other job of skilled nature
involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or through training
as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls
for initiative and judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Secretary, Weaving Supervisor, Manager, Senior
Store-keeper, Stenographer, Accountant and any other job of highly skilled nature
involving high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain
task acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work
experience for long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of
the judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4150-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 261/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
HOTELS, EATING HOUSES AND RESTAURANTS were published as required under clause (b)
of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary
issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the
Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated
the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all
persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of
the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in HOTELS, EATING HOUSES AND RESTAURANTS in the
whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the
said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable
@Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India
Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every
block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier
as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall
be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the
date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.

Explanation For the purposes of this notification-

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or
experience in the job;
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(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Sales Assistants, Salesman, Supplier (with
experience up to 5 years), Helper to Cook, Karigar, Dosa Maker, Weighing Man and any
other category of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or competence acquired
through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the
supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Cook, Karigar, Dosa Maker, Maharaj Salesman (with
experience of 5 years or more), Tea Maker, Driver, Order Master, Mistry (Sweet Maker),
Storeman, Bill Assistant, Bill Collector, Munim, Godown Keeper, Receptionist, Clerk Typist,
Store-keeper, Cashier and any other category of skilled nature involving skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in
a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and
judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Accountant, Stenographer, Head Cashier, Manager,
Supervisor, Driver (Heavy Vehicle) and any other category of highly skilled nature involving
high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain tasks
acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience
for long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or
decisions involved in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly day of
rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the workers
of the appropriate category ;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers inmatters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 262/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
ICE FACTORIES AND COLD STORAGES were published as required under clause (b) of
sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary
issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the
Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated
the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all
persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of
the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in ICE FACTORIES AND COLD STORAGES in the whole
State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said
rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable
@Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India
Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every
block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier
as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall
be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the
date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.

Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no
skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes helper to skilled trade, Mate, Assistant Salesman
and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or competence
acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under
the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory
work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Operator, Mechanic, Mistry, Electrician, Refrigeration
Assistant, Clerk, Cashier, Typist and any other job of skilled nature involving skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job or through training as an apprentice
in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and
judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Head Mistry, Head Operator, Head Mechanic,
Accountant, Manager, Supervisor, Stenographer and any other job of highly skilled
nature involving high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of
certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practices,
work experience for long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility
of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 263/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
JUTE INDUSTRY AND JUTE TWINE INDUSTRY were published as required under clause (b) of
sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary
issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the
Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated
the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all
persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of
the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in JUTE INDUSTRY AND JUTE TWINE INDUSTRY in the
whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to
the said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable
@Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India
Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every
block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier
as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall
be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the
date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.

Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no
skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Softener feeder, Softner, Receiver, Emalosion
Truck, Attendant, Teaser Operator, Breaker, Card Receiver and feeder finisher, Card
feeder, Jamadar, Bag Examiner, Damping feeder, Damping receiver, Pinboy, Reeler,
Dust shaker, Operator, finisher, Card receiver, 1st Drawing Operator, Finishing Drawing
Operator, Silver Feeder, Pressman, Mechanical Helper, Oiler, Listinman, Balt man,
Hand Sewer, Twine Cutter, Valve Cutter, Sewing Machine Helper, Beamer or side
Beamer, Dyars, Double Loom Helper, Calendar Feeder, Calendar Receiver, Cook,
Canteen Salesman, Lapping Machine Feeder, Kapping Machine Receiver any other job
of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or competence acquired through
experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the supervision or
guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Picker Sardar, Cembaman, Spinner, Picer, Twister,
Copwinder, Speal Winder, Mechanical Fitter, Turner, Electrician, Carpenter, Fitter,
Mason, Sacking Weaver, Hesian Weaver, Weaver Spinning, Fitter, Roll Farmer and
Carding/Fitter, Carriage Fitter, Drawing Fitter, Winding Fitter, Beaming Fitter, Leader
Fitter, Sowing Fitter, Finishing Fitter, Sub-station Attendant, Welder, Driller, Boiler
Attendant, Machine man, Machinist, Crane Operator, Vicemen Pipe Fitter, Weighing
Machine Operator, Hamming Machine Operator, Driver (light vehicle), Carpenter,
Batching Machine Operator, Hamming Machine Operator, Driver (light vehicle),
Carpenter, Batching Mistry, Cashier, Store-keeper, Clerk, Typist Clerk, Bill Clerk and
any other job of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through
experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational
institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Carding Sardar, Drawing Line Sardar, Batching
Sardar, Breaker, Accountant, Finisher Card Sardar, Department Line Sardar, Reeler
Sardar, Stenographer, Speal Winding Sardar, Beaming Sardar, Weaving Line Sardar,
Sending Section Sardar, Selector Sardar, Supervisor, Head Clerk, Driver (Heavy
Vehicle), Jute in charge, Jute Technologist, Manager and any other category of highly
skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full competence in the
performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional training
or practices, work experience for long years and also required for workers to assure full
responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;
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(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 264/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
KENDULEAF COLLECTION were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the
10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa
in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007
bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be
affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in KENDULEAF COLLECTION in the whole State of Orissa to
Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a
special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two
and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number
(Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the
date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the
categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the
Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day
of May, 2007.

Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no
skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Mulia engaged in bush cleaning / bush cutting /
copping, Munsi, Bagging Labour and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving
some degree of skill or competence acquired through experience in the job and which is
capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee
and includes unskilled supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Seasons Checker or Binding Checker or Circle Checker,
Binding Mohrir, Binding Mate and any other job of skilled nature involving skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job or through training as an apprentice
in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and
judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Head Checker, Manager, Supervisor, Circle
Checker-cum-Binding Moharir and any other job of highly skilled nature involving high
degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired
through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience for
long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or
decisions involved in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4174-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 265/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
KHADI AND VILLAGE INDUSTRIES INCLUDING MANUFACTURE OF KHANDASARI AND
OTHER PRODUCTS were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of
the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the
10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa
in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007
bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be
affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in KHADI AND VILLAGE INDUSTRIES INCLUDING
MANUFACTURE OF KHANDASARI AND OTHER PRODUCTS in the whole State of Orissa to
Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a
special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two
and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number
(Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the
date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the
categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the
Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
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Explanation For the purposes of this notification-

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or
experience in the job;

(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Bullock Cart Driver, Assistant
to Mistry and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degrees of skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being
performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled
supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Clerk, Cashier, Typist, Driver (Light Vehicle), Salesman,
Designer Grade-II, Mistry, Mechanic, Electrician, Grinder, Weaver, Tento Spinner and any
other job of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the
job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the
performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Stenographer, Supervisor, Manager, Accountant,
Designer Grade-I, Driver (Heavy Vehicle), Spinning Mistry, Spinning Master, Weaving
Master and any other job of highly skilled nature involving high degree of performance and
full competence in the performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or
professional training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for
workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of
those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly day of
rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the workers
of the appropriate category ;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4180-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 266/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
LAUNDRY INCLUDING DRY WASHING were published as required under clause (b) of
sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary
issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the
Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated
the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all
persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of
the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in LAUNDRY INCLUDING DRY WASHING in the whole State
of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of
wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50
(Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price
Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two
years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified
by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly
applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be
directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day
of May, 2007.

Explanation For the purposes of this notification-

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or
experience in the job;
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(2) The category Semi Skilled include Helper to skilled trade, Assistant Salesman, Delivery
Assistant, Rickshaw puller and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degrees
of skill or competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being
performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled
supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Operator, Mechanic (Gr.II), Electrician (Gr.II), Stiching
Master, Bill Clerk, Cashier, Typist, Washerman, Mender, Dry Cleaner and any other job of
skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or
through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance
of which calls for initiative and judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Stenographer, Manager, Accountant, Supervisor,
Electrician (Gr.I), Head Mechanic, Head Operator and any other job of highly skilled
category involving high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of
certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work
experience for long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the
judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly day of
rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the workers
of the appropriate category ;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4186-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 267/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
LEATHER INDUSTRY were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5
of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the
10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa
in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007
bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be
affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in LEATHER INDUSTRY in the whole State of Orissa to
Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a
special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two
and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number
(Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the
date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the
categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the
Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day
of May, 2007.

Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled includes Mali, Mulia, Peon, Watchman and any other job of
unskilled nature;
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(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Salesman, Helper, Cobbler Grade-II, Sales
Assistant, Polisher, Finisher and any other job of semi-skilled nature.

(3) The category Skilled includes Cobbler Trade I, Electrician, Designer, Clark, Cashier,
Accountant, Driver (Light Vehicle), Mechanic and any other job of skilled nature.

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Manager, Supervisor, Drive (Heavy Vehicle),
Senior Accountant, Administrative Officer and any other job of highly skilled nature
involving high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain
task acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work
experience for long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of
the judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 268/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTION were published as
required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of
1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued
under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department
No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting
objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two
months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS MANUFACTURE AND
DISTRIBUTION in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day
respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness
Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point
rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on
the expiry of every block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification
whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette
and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be
effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said
notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.

Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or
experience in the job;
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(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Helper to Skilled Trade, Weighingman, Labelman,
Deliveryman and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skilled or
competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being
performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled
supervisory work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Mechanic Grade II, Gas filler, Bottler, Refrigeration
Assistant, Fire Protector, Clerk, Cashier, Typist, Driver (light vehicle) and any other job of
skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or
through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance
of which call for initiative and judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Supervisor, Mechanic Grade I, Manager, Foreman,
Accountant, Stenographer and any other job of highly-skilled nature involving high degree
of performance and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired through
intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience for long years and
also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved
in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly day of
rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an- hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the workers
of the appropriate category ;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 269/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
LOCAL AUTHORITY were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5
of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the
10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa
in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007
bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be
affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in LOCAL AUTHORITY in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-,
Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special
allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and
paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base
2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the date
of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the
categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the
Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day
of May, 2007.

Explanation For the Purposes of this notification-

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or
experience in the job.
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(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Chainman, Pumpman, Pump
Attendant, Jamadar, Dhai, Dresser, Public Works Mistry, Daffadar, Nursing Orderly,
Vaccinator, Pipe Mistry, Works Sarkar, Duftary, Sardar, Market Sarkar, Fees Collector,
Market Fees Collector, Mechanic, Malaria Supervisor and any other job of Semi-skilled
nature involving same degree of skill or competence acquired through experience in the job
and which is capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled
employee and includes unskilled supervisory work.

(3) The category Skilled includes Tax Sarkar, Amin, Tax Collector, Octroi Moharir, Carpenter
Grade II, Moharir, Motor Mechanic Grade II, Pump Driver, Fitter Grade II, Blacksmith Grade
II, Driver (Light Vehicle), Clerk, Typist, Birth and Death Registration Clerk, Road Roller
Driver, Librarian, Cashier, Store-keeper, Munshi, Time-keeper, Primary School Teacher,
Tractor Driver, Electrician Grade II, Mason Grade II, Midwife and any other category of
Skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or
through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance
of which calls for initiative and judgment.

(4) The category Highly skilled includes P.T.I., Light Inspector, Mason Grade I, Blacksmith
Grade I, Carpenter Grade I, Truck Driver, Nurse, Motor Mechanic Grade I, Malaria Health
Inspector, Fitter Grade I, Accountant, Supervisor, Stenographer, Octroi Superintendent,
Head Clerk, Office Superintendent, Electrician Grade I, Medical Technician, Laboratory
Assistant, Headmaster of U.P. School and any other category of Highly skilled nature
involving high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain
task acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work
experience for long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the
judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks.

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly day of
rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the workers
of the appropriate category ;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4204-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 270/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
MANUFACTURE OF BRUSH AND BROOMS were published as required under clause (b) of sub-
section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue
No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the
Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated
the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all
persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of
the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in MANUFACTURE OF BRUSH AND BROOMS in the whole
State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said
rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable
@Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India
Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every
block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier
as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall
be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the
date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.

Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no skill or
experience in the job ;
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(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Assistant and any other job of
semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skilled or competence acquired through
experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the supervision or
guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work ;

(3) The category Skilled includes Clerk, Cashier, Typist, Mistry, Mechanic and any other job
of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or
through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance
of which call for initiative and judgment ;

(4) The category Highly-skilled includes Accountant, Stenographer, Supervisor, Manager,

Head Mistry, Head Mechanic and any other job of highly-skilled nature involving high
degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired
through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience for long
years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions
involved in execution of those tasks ;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly day of
rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an- hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the workers
of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4210-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION

The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 271/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of wages
payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments including the
MANUFACTURE OF COKE AND BURNING COALS were published as required under clause (b)
of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary
issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the
Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated
the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all
persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of
the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;

And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received within the
specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly considered by the
State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of the said Act, has been
consulted;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in supersession of
all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates of wages for Unskilled,
Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees, the State Government do hereby
revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled
categories of employees employed in MANUFACTURE OF COKE AND BURNING COALS in the
whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to
the said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable
@Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India
Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every
block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier
as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall
be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the
date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.

Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.

Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or no
skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Assistant to Salesman, Helper to skilled Trade
and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or competence
acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under
the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory
work;

(3) The category Skilled includes Clerk, Typist, Cashier, Munshi, Mate, Store-keeper,
Salesman, Mechanic Operator Mistry and any other job of skilled nature involving skill
or competence acquired through experience in the job or through training as an
apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for
initiative and judgment;

(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Accountant, Supervisor, Manager, Head Mistry,
Head Operator and any other job of highly skilled nature involving high degree of
performance and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired through
intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience for long years
and also required for workers to assure full responsibility for the judgment or decisions
involved in execution of those tasks;

(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the cost of
Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of essential
commodities;

(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the weekly
day of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;

(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category;

(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters of
payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4216-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007
S.R.O. No. 272/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the MANUFACTURE OF COLD DRINKS, SODA AND OTHER ALLIED
PRODUCTS were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5
of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the
10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government
of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the
8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all
persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of
publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
MANUFACTURE OF COLD DRINKS, SODA AND OTHER ALLIED PRODUCTS in the
whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In
addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness
Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every
50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial
workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the date of coming into
force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to
the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be
directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
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Explanation For the Purposes of this notification-
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Helper to Skilled trade, Washerman, Bottle
Cleaner, Packer and any other job of Semi-skilled nature involving some degree of
skill or competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of
being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and
includes Unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Mistry, Machanic, Boiler Attendant, Mixer,
Electrician (Grade II), Driver (Light Vehicle) Clerk, Cashier, Typist and any other job
of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the
job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the
performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Head Mistry, Head Machanic, Laboratory
Accountant, Driver (Heavy Vehicle), Supervisory, Manager, Electrician (Gr.I),
Stenographer and other job of Highly Skilled nature involving high degree of
performance and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired
through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience for
long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment
or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4222-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007
S.R.O. No. 273/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL BULBS were published as required
under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of
1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette
issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment
Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O.
No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected
thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL BULBS in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-,
Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a
special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50
(Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer
Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block
period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is
earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and
the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to
be effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the
said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
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Explanation For the purposes of this notification-
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Packer and any other
job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or competence acquired
through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the
supervision or guidance of skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory
work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Mistry Grade-II, Mechanic Grade-II, Electrician
Grade-II, Driver (Light Vehicle), Operator Grade-II, Clerk, Typist, Store Keeper,
Salesman and any other job of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired
through experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or
vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Head Mistry, Head Mechanic, Foreman,
Supervisor and Electrician Grade-I, Manager, Accountant, Stenographer, Driver
(Heavy Vehicle) and any other job of highly skilled nature involving high degree of
performance and full competence in the performance of certain tasks acquired
through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience for
long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment
or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4228-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 274/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the MANUFACTURE OF MATCHES FIRE WORKS AND EXPLOSIVES were
published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum
Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January,
2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in
the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January,
2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons
likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of
the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
MANUFACTURE OF MATCHES FIRE WORKS AND EXPLOSIVES in the whole State of
Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said
rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable
@Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India
Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of
every block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification
whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official
Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees
specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
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(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Helper to Skilled Trade, Dipper, Polisher,
Carpenter Grade III, Packer and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some
degree of skill or competence acquired through experience in the job and which is
capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled
employees and includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Mistry, Carpenter Grade II, Clerk, Cashier, Typist
and any other work of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through
experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or
vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Carpenter Grade I, Designer ,
Stenographer, Supervisor, Manager, Accountant and any other work of highly
skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full competence in the
performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional
training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for workers
to assure full responsibility for the judgment or decisions involved in execution of
tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an- hour of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors
also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10)There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters
of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007
S.R.O. No. 275/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the MANUFACTURE OF NAILS AND PINS were published as required under
clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in
the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued
under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment
Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O.
No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected
thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
MANUFACTURE OF NAILS AND PINS in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-,
Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special
allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two
and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index
Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of
two years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may
be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall
be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective
from the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said
notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
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Explanation For the Purposes of this notification-
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill experience in the job;
(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Helper to skill trade, Assistant Salesman.
Packer and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skilled or
competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being
performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes
unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Mistry, Mechanic, Welder, Operator, Clerk, Cashier,
Typist and any other job of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired
through experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or
vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Accountant, Head Mistry, Head Mechanic,
Accountant, Manager, Supervisor, Stenographer and any other job of highly skilled
nature involving high degree of performance and full competence in the
performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional
training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for workers
to assure, full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of
those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors
also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 276/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the MANUFACTURE OF PAINTS AND VARNISHES were published as required
under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of
1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette
issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment
Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O.
No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected
thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
MANUFACTURE OF PAINTS AND VARNISHES in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-,
Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a
special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50
(Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer
Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block
period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is
earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and
the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to
be effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the
said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
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1 day of May, 2007.
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(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little
or no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Assistant
Salesman, Packer and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some
degree of skill or competence acquired through experience in the job and which
is capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled
employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Clerk, Typist, Cashier, Mistry, Operator,
Mechanic, Colour Mixer, Colour Designer and any other job of skilled nature
involving skill or competence acquired through experience in job or through
training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the
performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Accountant, Stenographer, Supervisor,
Manager, Head Mechanic and any other job of highly skilled nature involving
high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain
task acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practices,
work experience for long years and also required for workers to assure full
responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour
of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by
Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to
the workers of the appropriate category;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
[No.4246-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 277/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the MANUFACTURE OF PLASTIC PRODUCTS INCLUDING TOYS were
published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum
Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January,
2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in
the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January,
2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons
likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of
the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
MANUFACTURE OF PLASTIC PRODUCTS INCLUDING TOYS in the whole State of
Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said
rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable
@Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India
Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of
every block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification
whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official
Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees
specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
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(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little
or no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Helper to Skilled Trade, Packer,
Salesman, Sales Assistant and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving
some degree of skill or competence acquired through experience in the job and
which is capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of a
skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Designer, Artist, Puncher, Carpenter, Electrician,
Clerk, Cashier, Typist, Mechanic, Fitter, Driver (Light Vehicle) and any other job
of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through experience in
the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute
and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Manager, Supervisor, Chemist,
Laboratory Assistant, Chief Designer, Accountant, Stenographer, Driver (Heavy
Vehicle) and any other job of highly skilled nature involving high degree of
performance and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired
through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience
for long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the
judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by
Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to
the workers of the appropriate category;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4252-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 278/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the MANUFACTURE OF RADIO BY ASSEMBLING WITH PARTS were
published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum
Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January,
2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in
the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January,
2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons
likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of
the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
MANUFACTURE OF RADIO BY ASSEMBLING WITH PARTS in the whole State of
Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said
rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable
@Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India
Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of
every block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification
whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official
Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees
specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
Explanation For the purposes of this notification-

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Helper to Skilled Trade Assistant to Merchant
and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being
performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and include
unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Mechanic, Operator, Electrician, Carpenter, Welder,
Clerk, Cashier, Typist and any other job of skilled nature involving skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job or through training as an
apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls
for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly skilled includes Head Machanic, Head operator, Manager,
Supervisor, Accountant, Stenographer and any other job of highly skilled nature
involving high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of
certain tasks acquired through intensive technical or professional training or
practices, work experience for long years and also required for workers to assure
full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;

(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10)There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007
S.R.O. No. 279/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the MANUFACTURE OF ROPES were published as required under clause (b) of
sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the
extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under
the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department
No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting
objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of
two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
MANUFACTURE OF ROPES in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- &
Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance
called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise
fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number
(Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years
from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified
by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be
uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from
the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
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Explanation For the purposes of this notification-
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Assistant Salesman, Helper to skilled trade,
Assistant Mistry and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of
skill or competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of
being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and
includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Clerk, Cashier, Typist, Salesman Mistry, Store
Keeper and any other job of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired
through experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or
vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Accountant, Head Mistry, Head Store
Keeper, Stenographer, Superivisor, Manager and any other job of highly skilled
nature involving high degree of performance and full competence in the
performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional
training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for workers
to assure, full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of
those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4264-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 280/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the MANUFACTURE OF UTENSILS INCLUDING ALLUMINIUM AND
HINDALIUM PRODUCTS were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue
No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of
the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-
11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and
suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months
from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
MANUFACTURE OF UTENSILS INCLUDING ALLUMINIUM AND HINDALIUM
PRODUCTS in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day
respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable
Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day
for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for
industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the date of
coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to
the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be
directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
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Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Packer, Weighingman
and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skilled or
competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being
performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes
unskilled supervisory work ;
(3) The category Skilled includes Mechanic Gr.II, Electrician Gr.II, Mistry, Moulder,
Grinder Designer Gr.II, Printer Gr.II, Clerk, Driver (Light Vehicle), Cashier, Typist
and any other job of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through
experience in the job or through training as an apprentice which call for initiative
and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Mechanic Gr.I, Designer Gr.I, Driver (Heavy
Vehicle), Supervisor, Accountant, Mechanic Gr.I, Electrician Gr.I, Stenographer,
Manager and any job of highly skilled nature involving high degree of performance
and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired through intensive
technical or professional training or practices, work experience for long years and
also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions
involved in execution of those tasks ;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an- hour of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors
also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10)There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters
of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
[No.4270-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 281/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the METAL INDUSTRY (EXCEPT THE COTTAGE AND VILLAGE SCALE
UNITS) were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the
Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th
January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of
Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th
January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all
persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of
publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
METAL INDUSTRY (EXCEPT THE COTTAGE AND VILLAGE SCALE UNITS) in the
whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In
addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness
Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every
50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial
workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the date of coming into
force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to
the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be
directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operation requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Oilman, Helper to skilled trade,
Hammerman, Panching man, Panna, Binder or any other category of semi-
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skilled nature involving some degree of skill or competence acquired through

experience in the job and which capable of being performed under the
supervisor or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory
work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Blacksmith, Fireman, Pressman, Wireman,
Pattern maker, Moulder, Carpenter, Assistant Melter, Tinsmith, Electrician Gr.II,
Assistant Electrician, Turner (Gr.II), Electro Plaster, Senior Repairer,
Chargeman, Furnaceman, Fitter (Gr.II), Operator Gr.II, Assistant Mistry, Rigger,
Driver, Salesman, Office Assistant, Clerk, Typist, Junior Assistant, Cashier,
Despatcher and Inspector or any other category of skilled nature involving skill
or competence acquired through experience in the job or through training as an
apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of calls for
initiative and judgment.
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Electrician (Gr.I), Melter (Gr.I), Turner
(Gr.I), Mechanic (Gr.I), Mistry (Gr.I), Fitter (Gr.I), Operator (Gr.I), Mechanist,
Wood Inspector, Accountant, Manager, Material Chasser, Rigger (Gr.I),
Superintendent, Stenographer, Supervisor or any other category of highly skilled
nature involving high degree of performance and full competence in the
performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional
training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for
workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in
execution of those tasks.
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour
of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by
Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to
the workers of the appropriate category;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 282/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the MINOR ENGINEERING INDUSTRY (EMPLOYING LESS THAN 50
PERSONS) were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of
the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th
January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of
Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th
January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all
persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of
publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled,Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in MINOR
ENGINEERING INDUSTRY (EMPLOYING LESS THAN 50 PERSONS) in the whole State
of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the
said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be
payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the
All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the
expiry of every block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this
notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in
the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of
employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job ;
(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Lubricator, Helper to skilled Trade.,
Hammerman and any other category of semi-skilled nature involving some degree
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of skilled or competence acquired through experience in the job and which is

capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee
and includes unskilled supervisory work ;
(3) The category Skilled includes Welder Grade-II, Blacksmith Grade-II, Carpenter
Grade-II, Mason Grade-II, Driller Grade-II, Electrician Grade-II, Moulder Grade-II,
Turner Grade-II, Printer Grade-II, Fireman Grade-II, Mechanic Grade-II, Rigger
Grade-II, Boiler Attendant Grade-II, Clerk, Cashier, Typist, Store-keeper and any
other category of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through
experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or
vocational institute and the performance of which call for initiative and judgment ;
(4) The category Highly-skilled includes Machineman, Chargeman, Rod Binder,
Sarang, Manager, Works Supervisor, Senior Store-keeper, Stenographer,
Accountant, Welder Grade-I, Fitter Grade-I, Blacksmith Grade-I, Carpenter Grade-I,
Mason Grade-I, Driller Grade-I, Electrician Grade-I, Moulder Grade-I, Printer Grade-
I, Turner Grade-I, Fireman Grade-I, Mechanic Grade-I, Rigger Grade-I, Boiler
Aattendant Grade-I, and any other category of highly- skilled nature involving high
degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain task
acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work
experience for long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility
of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks ;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an- hour of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors
also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters
of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
[No.4282-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 283/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the MOTOR BODY BUILDING were published as required under clause (b) of
sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the
extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under
the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department
No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting
objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of
two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
MOTOR BODY BUILDING in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- &
Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance
called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise
fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number
(Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years
from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified
by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be
uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from
the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
Explanation For the purposes of this notification-
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Helper to Mistry, Helper to Carpenter, Helper
to Electrician and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill
or competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of
being performed under the supervision or guidance of skilled employee and
includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Mechanic Grade-II, Mistry Grade-II, Electrician
Grade-II, Carpenter Grade-II, Welder Grade-II, Store Keeper, Driver (Light Vehicle),
Grinder, Painter, Clerk, Cashier, Typist and any other job of skilled nature involving
skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or through training as an
apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls
for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Mechanic Grade-I, Mistry Grade-I, Electrician
Grade-I, Carpenter Grade-I, Welder Grade-I, Driver (Heavy Vehicle), Supervisor,
Manager, Accountant, Stenographer and any other job of highly skilled nature
involving high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of
certain tasks acquired through intensive technical or professional training or
practices, work experience for long years and also required for workers to assure
full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;

(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of
rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors
also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
[No.4288-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 284/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the OIL MILLS were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82
dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the
Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-
11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and
suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months
from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in OIL
MILLS in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day
respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable
Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day
for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for
industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the date of
coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to
the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be
directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job ;
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(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Packer, Tin-Teaster, Tin-Sealer, Pressman,

Oilman, Assistant Fitter, Fireman, Machine Attendant, Fitterman, Greaser and any
other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skilled or competence
acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed
under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled
supervisory work ;
(3) The category Skilled includes Laboratory Assistant, Fitter, Mechanic, Operator,
Welder, Turner, Engine Driver, Moulder. Electrician, Mistry, Boiler Attendant, Clerk,
Cashier, Typist and any other job of skilled nature involving skill or competence
acquired through experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a
technical or vocational institute and the performance of which call for initiative and
judgment ;
(4) The category Highly-skilled includes Chemistry, Head Electrician, Head Mechanic,
Engineer, head Operator, head Mistry, Manager, Supervisor, Accountant,
Stenographer and any other job of highly-skilled nature involving high degree of
performance and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired
through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience for
long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment
or decisions involved in execution of those tasks ;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an- hour of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors
also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4294-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 285/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the PAPER AND CARD BOARD INDUSTRY were published as required under
clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in
the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued
under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment
Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O.
No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected
thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
PAPER AND CARD BOARD INDUSTRY in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-,
Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special
allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two
and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index
Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of
two years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may
be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall
be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective
from the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said
notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
Explanation For the purposes of this notification-
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Pulp Assistant, Salesman, Punchingman,
Cleaner, Fireman, Helper to skilled trade, Packer, Lableman, Squizman, Cutter,
Roller, Folder and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of
skill or competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of
being performed under the supervision or guidance of skilled employee and
includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Turner Grade-II, Chargeman, Driver (Light Vehicle),
Office Assistant, Clerk, Typist, Time-keeper, Operator, Store-keeper, Carpenter,
Grade-II, Electrician Grade-II, Mechanic Grade-II and any other job of skilled nature
involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or through
training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance
of which calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Driver (Heavy Vehicle), Manager, Foreman,
Supervisor, Turnor Grade-I, Mechanic Grade-I, Carpenter, Grade-I, Electrician
Grade-I, Head Mistry, Stenographer, Accountant and any other job of highly skilled
nature involving high degree of performance and full competence in the
performance of certain tasks acquired through intensive technical or professional
training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for workers
to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of
those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of
rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors
also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
[No.4300-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 286/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the PETROL AND DIESEL OIL PUMPS were published as required under
clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in
the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued
under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment
Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O.
No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected
thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
PETROL AND DIESEL OIL PUMPS in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-,
Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special
allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two
and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index
Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of
two years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may
be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall
be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective
from the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said
notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
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Explanation For the purposes of this notification-

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Helper to Skilled Trade, Pump Attendant,
Pumpman, Sales Assistant, Servicing man and any other job of semi-skilled nature
involving some degrees of skill or competence acquired through experience in the
job and which is capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of a
skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Mechanic, Fitter Grade II, Servicing Mechanic,
Driver (Light Vehicle), Clerk, Cashier Salesman, Typist and any other job of skilled
nature involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or
through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the
performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Fitter Grade I, Stenographer, Head
Mechanic, Head Mistry, Foreman, Driver (Heavy Vehicle), Manager, Supervisor,
Accountant and any other job of highly skilled nature involving high degree of
performance and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired
through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience for
long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment
or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors
also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
[No.4306-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
By order of the Governor
P. SINGH
Joint Secretary to Government
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 287/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY were published as required under clause
(b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the
extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under
the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department
No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting
objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of
two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/-
& Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance
called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise
fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number
(Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years
from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified
by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be
uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from
the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
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Explanation For the purposes of this notification-

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Bottle Cleaner, Bottle
Filling Weighingman, Lavelman, Packer, Time-keeper and any other job of semi-
skilled nature involving some degree of skill or competence acquired through
experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the supervision
or guidance of skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Grinder, Boiler, Attendant, Demonstrator, Mixer,
Pharmacist Gr.II, Electrician Gr.II, Mechanic Gr.II, Clerk, Cashier, Operator,
Salesman, Compounder, Typist and any other job of skilled nature involving skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job or through training as an
apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls
for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Electrician Grade-I, Mechanic Grade-I
(Heavy Vehicle), Accountant, Pharmacist Grade-I, Stenographer, Supervisor,
Manager and any other job of highly skilled nature involving high degree of
performance and full competence in the performance of certain tasks acquired
through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience for
long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment
or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10)There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4312-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 288/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the POWERLOOM INDUSTRY were published as required under clause (b) of
sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the
extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under
the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department
No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting
objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of
two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
POWERLOOM INDUSTRY in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- &
Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance
called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise
fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number
(Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years
from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified
by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be
uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from
the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
Explanation For the purposes of this notification-
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Fireman, Oilman,
Mixingman Folder Checker, Drawer, Reacher, Rickshaw Puller and any other
category of semi-skilled nature involving some degrees of skill or competence
acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed
under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled
supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Fitter (Grade-II), Weaver, Winder, Front Sizer, Back
Sizer, Carpenter, Jobber, Electrician Grade II, Clerk, Assistant, Typist and any
other category of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through
experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or
vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Fitter Grade-I, Maintenance Jobber, Plain
Jobber, Muxy Jobber, Preparatory Jobber, Boiler Attendant, Electrician (Grade I)
Manager Secretary, Stenographer, Accountant, Weaving Master and any other
category of highly skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full
competence in the performance of certain tasks acquired through intensive
technical or professional training or practices, work experience for long years and
also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions
involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of
rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors
also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
[No.4318-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 289/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the PRINTING PRESS were published as required under clause (b) of sub-
section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary
issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the
notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department
No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting
objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of
two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
PRINTING PRESS in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per
day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as
Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only
per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-
100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the
date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the
Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly
applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as
may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job ;
(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Feeder, Barman, Binder, Foundry Assistant,
Proof Puller, Galley Pressman, Packingman, Distributor, Type Supplier, Machine
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composition of manuscript without correction and any other category of semi-skilled
nature involving some degree of skilled or competence acquired through
experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the supervision or
guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work ;
(3) The category Skilled includes Proof Reader, Type Caster, Senior Binder,
Machineman, Machine Operator, Artist, Artist Retoucher, Machine Electrician,
Carpenter, Camera Operator, Driver, Lino Operator, Mono Operator, Compositor
doing disply and complicated finished job composition, Correction, Make up and
imposition of composed matter, Clerk, Cashier, Typist, Store-keeper and any other
category of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through experience
in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute
and the performance of which call for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly-skilled includes Colour Printer, Mechanical Compositor,
Mechanic (Special Grade), Special Binding Mechine Operator, Manager, Section
Holder, Foreman, Head Compositor, Accountant, Stenographer and any other
category of highly-skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full
competence in the performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical
or professional training or practices, work experience for long years and also
required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions
involved in execution of those tasks ;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an- hour of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors
also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10)There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters
of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
[No.4324-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 290/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the PRIVATE ROAD TRANSPORT were published as required under clause (b)
of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the
extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under
the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department
No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting
objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of
two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
PRIVATE ROAD TRANSPORT in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- &
Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance
called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise
fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number
(Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years
from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified
by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be
uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from
the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
Explanation For the purposes of this notification-
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Record keeper, Battery Cleaner, Tyreman,
Work Sarkar, Treasury Sarkar, Jamadar, Literate Peon, Phone Attendant, Daftary
and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being
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performed under the supervision or guidance of skilled employee and includes

unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Assistant Station Master, Junior Clerk, Typist,
Diarist, Despatcher, Junior Statistical Assistant, Grade II Assistant and Grade II
Stenographer, Plumbing Mistry, Estimator, Building Oversier, Junior Auditor,
Enforcement Assistant, Conductor, Driver (Light vehicle), Time-keeper, Grade II
and Grade II Store-keeper, Pump Driver, Plumber, Moulder, Vulcaniser, Driller,
Sharpener, Grinder, Carpenter, Operato0r, Mistry, Fitter, Turner, Electrician,
Welder, Traffic Inspector, Checker, U.D. Clerk, Accountant, Junior Cashier,
Mechanical Mechanist, Master Electrician, Master Carpenter, Assistant Foreman,
Master Welder, Master Typeman, Master Blacksmith and any other job of skilled
nature involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or
through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the
performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Station Master, Head Clerk, Section Officer,
Senior Typist, Head Typist, Field Officer, Pharmacist, Statistical Assistant, Head
Assistant, Officer Superintendent, Senior Station Master, Foreman, Stenographer,
Grade-I, Station Superintendent, Senior Auditor, Stock Verifier, Senior Accountant,
Driver (Heavy Vehicle), Store Keeper, Grade-I, Mechanic Grade-I and any other job
of highly skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full competence in
the performance of certain tasks acquired through intensive technical or
professional training or practices, work experience for long years and also required
for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in
execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
[No.4330-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 291/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES AND PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES
were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum
Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January,
2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in
the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January,
2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons
likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of
the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES AND PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES in the whole
State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to
the said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be
payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the
All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the
expiry of every block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this
notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in
the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of
employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
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Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category Semi-skilled is one which involves some degree of skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being
performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes
unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled is one which involves skill or competence acquired through
experience on the job or through training as an apprentice or in a technical or
vocational initiative institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and
judgment, and;
(4) The category Highly Skilled is one which calls for a high degree of performance
and full competence in the performance of certain tasks, acquired through intensive
technical or professional training or practices, work experience for long years and
also required for workers to assure full responsibility for the judgment or decisions
involved in the execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an- hour of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors
also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters
of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
[No.4336-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007
S.R.O. No. 292/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING were published as required under clause
(b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the
extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under
the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department
No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting
objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of
two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/-
& Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance
called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise
fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number
(Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years
from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified
by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be
uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from
the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little
or no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Helper to (1) Carpenter, (2) Plumber, (3)
Blacksmith, (4) Painter, (5) Blaster, (6) Electrician and Hammerman, Pile Driving
Mate (Guideman), Bellowman, Cleaner, Stone Packer, Bhasiti, Well sinker
(Open well), Road Blinder and Binder, Pump Helper, Night Mulia, Mulia,
Handling Hot Binder and Tar Bollerman, Electrical Helper and any other
category of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or competence
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acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed
under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled
supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Carpenter Grade II, Blaster Grade II, Mason
Grade II, Painter or Polisher Grade II, Plumber Grade II, Driller Grade II, Stone
Dresser Grade II, Cutter or Boring Mistry Grade II, Blacksmith Grade II, Fitter
Grade II, Cubbler with tool Grade II, Pile Driver, Welder Grade II, Pump
Operator, Electrician Grade II, Tracer, Wireman, Clerks, Typists, Storekeeper,
Munsi, Store Assistant, Telephone Operator, Tool Keeper, Time Keeper,
Draftsman Grade II and any other category of skilled nature involving skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job or through training as an
apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which
calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Mason Grade I, Carpenter Grade I,
Blacksmith Grade I, Welder Grade I, Welder / Painter / Polisher (Special) /
Cubbler with Tool Grade I, Driver / Fitter / Driller / Electrician Grade I, Blaster,
Head Mason, Fitter Grade I, Stone Dresser Grade I, Driver, Well Sinking
Mechanic, Stenographer, Accountant, Supervisor, Manager, Sub-Assistant
Engineer / Diploma Holder, Draftsman Grade I and any other category of highly
skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full competence in the
performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional
training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for
workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in
execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour
of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by
Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to
the workers of the appropriate category;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 293/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the PUBLIC MOTOR TRANSPORT were published as required under clause (b)
of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the
extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under
the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department
No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting
objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of
two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
PUBLIC MOTOR TRANSPORT in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- &
Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance
called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise
fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number
(Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years
from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified
by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be
uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from
the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Record-keepers, Battery Cleaner, Tyreman,
Work Sarker, Treasury Sarkar, Jamadar, Literate Peon, Phone Attendant, Daftary
and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being
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performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes
unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Jr. Clerk, Typist, Diarist, Despatcher, Junior
Statistical Assistant, Gr. II and Gr. III Stenographer, Plumbing Ministry, Estimator,
Building Overseer, Junior Auditor, enforcement Assistant, Conductor, Driver (Light
Vehicle), Time Keeper Gr. II and Gr. III, Store-keeper, Mechanic, Pump Driver,
Plumber, Moulder, Vulcanizer, Driller, Sharpener, Grinder, Carpenter, Operator
Mistry, Fitter, Turner, Electrician, Welder, Traffic Inspector, Checker, U.D. Clerk,
Accountant, Junior Cashier, Mechanic, Machinist, Master Electrician, Assistant
Foreman, Master Carpenter, Master Welder, Master Tyreman, Master Blacksmith
and any other job of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through
experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or
vocational institute and the performance of which call for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Station Master, Head Clerk, Section Officer,
Senior Typist, Head Typist, Field Officer, Pharmacist, Statistical Assistant, Head
Assistant, Office Superintendent, Sr. Station Master, Foreman, Stenographer Gr. I,
Station Superintendent, Senior Auditor, Stock Verifier, Senior Accountant, Driver
(Heavy Vehicle), Store-keeper Gr. I, Mechanic Gr. I and any other job of highly
skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full competence in the
performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional
training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for workers
to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of
those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an- hour of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters
of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 294/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the READYMADE GARMENTS INDUSTRIES INCLUDING MECHANIZED
TRADE OF READYMADE GARMENT INDUSTRY were published as required under
clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in
the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued
under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment
Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O.
No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected
thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
READYMADE GARMENTS INDUSTRIES INCLUDING MECHANIZED TRADE OF
READYMADE GARMENT INDUSTRY in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-,
Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special
allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two
and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index
Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of
two years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may
be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall
be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective
from the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said
notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
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Explanation- For the purpose of this notification

(1) The category Unskilled includes Peon, Choukidar, Mali, Trainees and any
other job of unskilled nature;
(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Tailor, Operator Grade with a minimum
outturn of 2 shirts or one pant or 5 blouses or two sets of salwars or two sets of
Punjabis a day, Salesman and any other job of semi-skilled nature;
(3) The category Skilled includes Operator, Tailor grade with a minimum
outturn of 4 shirts or 3 pants, 8 blouses or 3 sets of salwars or 3 sets of Punjabis
a day, Mechanic, Office Assistant, Clerk, Cashier, Accountant, Electrician,
Steno. Typist, Driver of Light Vehicles and any other job of skilled nature;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Cutting Master, Cutting Mistry, Safari
Sticher. Coat Makers (one safari a day or one coat in 1.5 days), Operator, Tailor
Grade with a minimum outturn of 5 shirts or 1 pant or 4 sets of salwar, or 4
sets of Punjabis, Manager, Supervisor, Production Manager, Quality Checkers
or Controller, Administrative Officer, Sample Sticher and any other category of
highly skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full competence
in the performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or
professional training or practices, work experience for long years and also
required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions
involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour
of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by
Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to
the workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
[No.4354-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 295/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the REFRACTORY INDUSTRY were published as required under clause (b) of
sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the
extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under
the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department
No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting
objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of
two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
REFRACTORY INDUSTRY in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- &
Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance
called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise
fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number
(Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years
from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified
by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be
uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from
the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little
or no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Mate, Moulder
(Gr.B), Loader (Gr.B), Shelter-cum-Loader (Gr.B), Panna, Hammer Man, L.Naik,
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Unloader (Gr.B), Recorder, Semi-Clerk, Dhai, Dresser and any other category of
semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or competence acquired
through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the
supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Moulder (Gr.A), Electrician, Grinder, Mason,
Blacksmith, Pressman, Press Operator, Machine Operator, Welder, Machinist,
Polisher, Fireman, Pipe Fitter, Fitter, Carpenter, Shelter-cum-Loader (Gr.A),
Unloader (Gr.A), Painter, Sorter, Auto Electrician, Tester, Balance Car Operator,
Nurse, Compounder, Midwife, Holder, Assistant Store-keeper, Store-keeper,
Clerk, Typist, Time-keeper and any other Category of skilled nature involving
skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or through training as
an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which
calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Burner, Excavator, Operator, Forklift
Operator, Mistri, Loco-Driver, Pattern Maker, Air condition Attendant, Battery
Charger, Accountant, Manager, Supervi and any other category of highly skilled
nature involving high degree of performance and full competence in the
performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional
training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for
workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in
execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by
Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to
the workers of the appropriate category;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
[No.4360-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 296/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the REGULATED MARKETS MARKETING SOCIETIES, CO-OPERATIVE
SOCIETIES AND BANKS were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue
No.82 dated the10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of
the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-
11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and
suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months
from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
REGULATED MARKETS MARKETING SOCIETIES, CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES AND
BANKS in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day
respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable
Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day
for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for
industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the date of
coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to
the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be
directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
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Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little
or no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Helper to skilled Trade, Assistant
Salesman, Daftary Bank/Treasury Sarkar and any other job of semi-skilled
nature involving some degree of skill or competence acquired through
experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the
supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Clerk, Cashier, Typist, Driver (Light Vehicle),
Assistant Secretary, Troller Salesman, Store Keeper and any other job of skilled
nature involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or
through training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the
performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Manager, Accountant, Stenographer,
Driver (Heavy Vehicle), Branch Manager, Head Store keeper, Society Secretary,
Supervisor, Court Legal Assistant, Inspectors and any other job of highly skilled
nature involving high degree of performance and full competence in the
performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional
training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for
workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in
execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by
Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to
the workers of the appropriate category;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4366-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 297/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the RICE MILL, FLOUR MILL OR DAL MILL were published as required under
clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in
the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued
under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment
Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O.
No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected
thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in RICE
MILL, FLOUR MILL OR DAL MILL in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-,
Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special
allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two
and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index
Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of
two years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may
be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall
be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective
from the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said
notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
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Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little
or no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Foreman, Assistant Fitter, Assistant
Mechanic, Assistant Operator, Boiler Mistry, Waighing Man, Switch Board
Attendant, Packer and any other category of semi-skilled nature involving some
degree of skill or competence acquired through experience in the job and which
is capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled
employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Engine Driver, Electrician, Fitter, Mechanic,
Boiler Attendant, Clerk, Cashier, Typist, Junior Supervisor, Operator and any
other category of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through
experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or
vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Head Electrician, Head Mechanic, Head
Operator, Manager, Accountant, Stenographer, Supervisor, Procurement
Inspector and any other category of highly skilled nature involving high degree of
performance and full competence in the performance of certain task acquired
through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience
for long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the
judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by
Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to
the workers of the appropriate category;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
[No.4372-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 298/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the RUBBER AND RUBBER PRODUCTS INDUSTRY were published as
required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948
(11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No. 82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the
Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour
and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007
bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to
be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said
notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
RUBBER AND RUBBER PRODUCTS INDUSTRY in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-,
Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a
special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50
(Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer
Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block
period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is
earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and
the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to
be effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the
said notification.
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Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled includes Mali, Mulia, Watchman and any other job of
unskilled nature;
(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Helper of Mistri, Salesman, Spirit Cleaner and
Finisher, Packer and any other job of Semi-skilled nature;
(3) The category Skilled includes Mechanic, Machineman, Mistri, Moulder, Operator,
Electrician, Clerk, Cashier, Accountant, Steno, Typist, Office Assistant, Grinder,
Driver, (Light Vehicle) and any other job of skilled nature;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Manager, Supervisor, Chemist, Chemical
Analyst, Foreman, Administrative Officer and any other job of highly skilled nature
involving high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of
certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional training or
practices, work experience for long years and also required for workers to assure
full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of
rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors
also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters
of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4378-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 299/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the SALT PANS were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue
No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of
the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-
11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and
suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months
from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in SALT
PANS in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day
respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable
Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day
for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for
industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the date of
coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to
the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be
directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job ;
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(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Field Attendant, Sales Attendant, Salesman,
Junior Pump Driver, Clerk, Cashier, Typist, Junior Fitter, Assistant Mechanic and
any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skilled or competence
acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed
under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled
supervisory work ;
(3) The category Skilled includes Senior Pump Driver, Mechanic, Fitter, Salt Artisan,
Process Assistant, Driver (Light Vehicle) and any other category of skilled nature
involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or through
training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance
of which call for initiative and judgment ;
(4) The category Highly-skilled includes Head Mechanic, Head Fitter, Driver (Heavy
Vehicle), Agent, Supervisor, Accountant, Manager, Stenographer and any other
category of highly- skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full
competence in the performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical
or professional training or practices, work experience for long years and also
required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions
involved in execution of those tasks ;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an- hour of
rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors
also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters
of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 300/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the SAW MILLS were published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue
No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of
the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-
11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and
suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months
from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in SAW
MILLS in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day
respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as Variable
Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day
for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for
industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the date of
coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to
the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as may be
directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little
or no skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Mate Helper to skilled trade, Cleaner and
any other category of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of
being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and
includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Mistry, Cutter, Trolley man, Trolley Cutter, Band
Saw Cutter, Engine Driver, Driver (Light Vehicle), Saw Sharpener, Planner
Mechanic, Grinder, Saw Decorator, Clerk, Cashier, Typist and any other
category of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through
experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or
vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and
judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Accountant, Stenographer, Foreman,
Head Mistry, Driver (Heavy Vehicle), Manager, Supervisor and any other
category of highly-skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full
competence in the performance of certain task acquired through intensive
technical or professional training or practices, work experience for long years
and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or
decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour
of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by
Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to
the workers of the appropriate category;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
[No.4390-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 301/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the SHOPS AND ESTABLISHMENTS were published as required under clause
(b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the
extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under
the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department
No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting
objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of
two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
SHOPS AND ESTABLISHMENTS in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/-
& Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance
called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise
fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number
(Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years
from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified
by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be
uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from
the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
Explanation For the purposes of this notification-
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Godown-Keeper, Polisher, Supplier / Cycle
Fitter, Hair Dresser, Jamadar, Sales Assistant, Salesman (with experience up
to five years), Helper to Photo Assistant, Artist Grade II, Moulder Grade II,
Welder Grade II, Electrician Grade II, Carpenter Grade II, Blacksmith Grade II,
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Washerman and any other category of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of
skill or competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of
being performed under the supervision or guidance of skilled employee and
includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Pharmacist, Salesman (with experience of five
years), Radio Machanic, Photographer, Photo Artist Grade I, Mechanic Grade I,
Mistry Grade I, Fitter Grade I, Turner Grade I, Carpenter Grade I, Electrical
Machanic Grade I, Moulder Grade I, Electrician Grade I, Welder Grade I,
Reflectioneryman (Optical shop), Chemist (shop and Candle work), Radiographer,
X-Ray Photographer, Analyst, Compounder, Upholester, Driver, Blacksmith Grade
I, Watch Mechanic, Store Assistant, Godown Assistant, Bill Collector, Munsif Clerk,
Typist, Keeper Cashier and any other category of skilled nature involving skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job or through training as an
apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls
for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Stenographer, Accountant, Supervisor, Head
Cashier, Manager, Sales Promotion Employees and any other job of highly skilled
nature involving high degree of performance and full competence in the
performance of certain tasks acquired through intensive technical or professional
training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for workers
to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of
those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of
rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors
also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
[No.4396-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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P. SINGH
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S.R.O. No. 302/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the SIALI LEAF PLUCKERS were published as required under clause (b) of
sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the
extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under
the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department
No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting
objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of
two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in SIALI
LEAF PLUCKERS in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/-
per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as
Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only
per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-
100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the
date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the
Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly
applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as
may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
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Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little
or no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Weighman, Sticher, Salesman, Munshi,
Finisher, Drying and Processing Man, Plucker and any other job of semi-skilled
nature involving some degree of skill or competence acquired through
experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the
supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Driver (Light vehicle), Clerk, Cashier, Typist and
any other job of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through
experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or
vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Driver (Heavy vehicle), Accountant,
Stenographer, Manager, Supervisor and any other job of highly skilled nature
involving high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of
certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional training or
practices, work experience for long years and also required for workers to
assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of
those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour
of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by
Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to
the workers of the appropriate category;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4402-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 303/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the SOAP AND DETERGENT MANUFACTORY were published as required
under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of
1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette
issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment
Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O.
No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected
thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in SOAP
AND DETERGENT MANUFACTORY in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-,
Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special
allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two
and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index
Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of
two years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may
be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall
be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective
from the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said
notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
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Explanation For the purposes of this notification-

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Mixing Man, Patcher,
Packer, Lable, Paster and any other category of semi-skilled nature involving some
degree of skill or competence acquired through experience in the job and which is
capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of skilled employee
and includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Technician Grade-II, Laboratory Assistant Grade II,
Mechanic Grade II, Grinder, Designer, Salesman, Store-keeper, Clerk, Cashier,
Typist and any other job of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired
through experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or
vocational institute and performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Technician Grade-I, Laboratory Assistant
Grade-I, Mechanic Grade-I, Accountant, Chemist, Stenographer, Supervisor,
Manager and any other job of highly skilled nature involving high degree of
performance and full competence in the performance of certain tasks acquired
through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience for
long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment
or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of
rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors
also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
[No.4408-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 304/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the SOCIAL FORESTRY were published as required under clause (b) of sub-
section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary
issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the
notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department
No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting
objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of
two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled,Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
SOCIAL FORESTRY in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/-
per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as
Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only
per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-
100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the
date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the
Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly
applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as
may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, plant siter, gardner,
breeder and any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being
performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes
unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Clerk, Cashier, Typist, Village Forest Worker, Driver
(Light Vehicle), Forest Extension Officer and any other job of skilled nature involving
skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or through training as an
apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which call for
initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Accountant, Stenographer, Supervisor,
Manager, Banger, Driver (Heavy Vehicle) and any other job of highly skilled nature
involving high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of
certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional training or
practices, work experience for long years and also required for workers to assure
full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an- hour of
rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors
also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters
of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4414-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 305/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the SPINNING MILLS were published as required under clause (b) of sub-
section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary
issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the
notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department
No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting
objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of
two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
SPINNING MILLS in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per
day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as
Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only
per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-
100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the
date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the
Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly
applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as
may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little
or no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Draw frame (Simple), 2 Siders, 3 Siders,
Roller Cover, Tapeman Oiler, Doubling Reeler, Electrician without Class
Licence, Motor Winder, Winder, Machine Cleaner, Cutterman, Oilman, Wraping
Bey Pressman,Number Maker, Assistant Mistry and any other job of semi-skilled
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nature involving some degree of skill or competence acquired through

experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the
supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Scutcher Tentor, Electrician Grade-II, Card
Tentor, Dray tentor Spl. Tentor, Comber Tentor, SL/RL Tentor, Slyman,
Checker, Doubling Tentors, 4 Siders and 5 Siders, Fitfings (Carding, Dry Spl.
Comber, Rfr.) & Post Spinning, Electrician (B Class) (Licenced), Stripper Grider,
Flant Grinder, Cot Grinder, General Operator, Driver (Light Vehicle), Carpenter,
Melder, Tunner, Tinsmith, Cashier, Clerk, Typist, Security, Havildar, Maxman,
Calveman, Engine Driver, Cin Operator, Press Driver, Knotter, Running Fitter,
Fitter and any other job of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired
through experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical
or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Technical Supervisory Staff, Electrician,
Gr. I Accountant, Stenographer, Foreman, 6 Siders and above, Head Clerk,
Driver (Heavy vehicle), Supervisor, Head Mistry, Head Fitter, Jobber and any
other job of highly skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full
competence in the performance of certain task acquired through intensive
technical or professional training or practices, work experience for long years
and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or
decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour
of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by
Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to
the workers of the appropriate category;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

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The 28th April 2007
S.R.O. No. 306/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the STONE BREAKING OR STONE CRUSHING were published as required
under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of
1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette
issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment
Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O.
No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected
thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said notification in
the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
STONE BREAKING OR STONE CRUSHING in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-,
Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a
special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50
(Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer
Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block
period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is
earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and
the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to
be effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the
said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little
or no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Helper to Carpenter, Plumber, Blacksmith,
Painter, Blaster, Electrician, Hammerman, Sangimulia, Pilo Driving, Mate
(Grudge), Bellowman, Thatcher or Gharmi, Tile Turner or Tile Layer, Cleaner,
Stone Packer, Majhi or Boatman Bhisti, Well Sinker (Open Well), Rod Binder
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and Bender, Watchman (Store), Pump Helper, Amin, Night mulia, Handling Hot
Binder and Tar-Boilman, Electrical Helper, Mate, Mistry and any other category
of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or competence acquired
through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed under the
supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Carpenter 2nd Class, Blaster 2nd Class, 2nd Class
Mason, 2nd Class Painter or Polisher, 2nd Class Plumber, Driller 2nd Class, Stone
Dresser 2nd Class, Cutter or Boring Mistry, Pile Driver, Blacksmith 2nd Class,
Fitter, Welder, Cobbler with Tools 2nd Class, Pump Operator, Electrician, Tracer,
Wireman, Store Keeper Grade II, Accounts Clerk, Clerk, Typist, Telephone
Operator, Tool Keeper, Time Keeper, Munsi, Store Assistant and any other
category of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired through
experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or
vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Mason 1st Class, Carpenter 1st Class,
Blacksmith 1st Class, 1st Class Welder, Painter, Polisher (Special Cobbler with
Tool), Driver (Heavy vehicle), 1st Class Fitter, Driller, Electrician (A Grade),
Blaster (Licened), Head Mason, Fitter 1st Class, Stone Dresser 1st Class, Driver
for well Sinking in Bridges, Senior Accountant, Supervisor, Manager,
Stenographer and any other category of highly skilled nature involving high
degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain task
acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work
experience for long years and also required for workers to assure full
responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour
of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by
Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to
the workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 307/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the TAMARIND COLLECTION were published as required under clause (b) of
sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the
extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under
the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department
No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting
objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of
two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
TAMARIND COLLECTION in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- &
Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance
called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise
fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number
(Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years
from the date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified
by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be
uniformly applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from
the date as may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category Semi-skilled includes Weighingman, Sales Assistant, Cleaner,

Finisher, Helper to skilled trade, drieing and processingman, Munshi, Plucker and
any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skilled or competence
acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed
under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled
supervisory work ;
(3) The category Skilled includes Driver (light vehicle), Clerk, Cashier, Typist,
Salesman and any other job of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired
through experience in the job or through training as an apprentice which call for
initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Driver (heavy vehicle), Accountant,
Stenographer, Manager, Supervisor and any job of highly skilled nature involving
high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain task
acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work
experience for long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility
of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an- hour of
rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors
also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters
of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4432-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 308/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the TILE AND BRICK MAKING were published as required under clause (b) of
sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the
extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under
the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and Employment Department
No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting
objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of
two months from the date of publication of the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in TILE
AND BRICK MAKING in the whole State of Orissa to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/-
per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of wages a special allowance called as
Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable @Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only
per day for every 50 point rise in the All India Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-
100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of every block period of two years from the
date of coming into force of this notification whichever is earlier as may be notified by the
Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official Gazette and the same shall be uniformly
applicable to the categories of employees specified above, to be effective from the date as
may be directed by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
Explanation For the purposes of this notification-
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Dye Operator, Tile
Receiver, Setter, Stacker, Fireman, Brick Moulder, Loader, Brick Unloader, Grinder,
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Clay Mixture, Rectivier and any other category of semi-skilled nature involving some
degree of skill or competence acquired through experience in the job and which is
capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of skilled employee
and includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Clerk, Typist, Office Assistant, Store-keeper,
Cashier and any other job of skilled nature involving skill or competence acquired
through experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a technical or
vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Supervisor, Accountant, Manager,
Stenographer and any other job of highly skilled nature involving high degree of
performance and full competence in the performance of certain tasks acquired
through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work experience for
long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment
or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of
rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors
also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4438-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 309/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the TIMBER TRADING (EXCLUDING FELLING AND SAWING) were published
as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act,
1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the
Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour
and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007
bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to
be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said
notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
TIMBER TRADING (EXCLUDING FELLING AND SAWING) in the whole State of Orissa
to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of
wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable
@Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India
Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of
every block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification
whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official
Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees
specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
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Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job ;
(2) The category Semi-skilled Mate, Helper to Skilled Trade, Cleaner, and any other
category of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skilled or competence
acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of being performed
under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and includes unskilled
supervisory work ;
(3) The category Skilled includes Mistry, Trolleyman, Salesman. Driver, Dragger,
Clerk, Typist, Cashier, and any other category of skilled nature involving skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job or through training as an
apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which call
for initiative and judgment ;
(4) The category Highly-skilled includes Stenographer, Accountant, Head Mistry,
Truck Driver, Manager, Supervisor, and any other category of highly-skilled nature
involving high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of
certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional training or
practices, work experience for long years and also required for workers to assure
full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks ;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an- hour of
rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors
also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters
of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
[No.4444-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 310/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the TIMBER TRADING (INCLUDING FELLING AND SAWING) were published
as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act,
1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the
Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour
and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007
bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to
be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said
notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
TIMBER TRADING (INCLUDING FELLING AND SAWING) in the whole State of Orissa
to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of
wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable
@Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India
Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of
every block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification
whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official
Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees
specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
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Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little
or no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Mate, Helper to skilled trade, Cleaner and
any other category of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of
being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and
includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Mistry, Trolley man, Salesman, Driver, Dragger,
Clerk, Typist, Cashier and any other category of skilled nature involving skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job or through training as an
apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which
calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Head Stenographer, Accountant, Head
Mistry, Truck Driver, Manager, Supervisor and any other category of highly
skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full competence in the
performance of certain task acquired through intensive technical or professional
training or practices, work experience for long years and also required for
workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in
execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour
of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by
Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to
the workers of the appropriate category;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
[No.4450-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 311/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the TOBACCO (INCLUDING BIDI MAKING) MANUFACTORY were published
as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act,
1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the
Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour
and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007
bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to
be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said
notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
TOBACCO (INCLUDING BIDI MAKING) MANUFACTORY in the whole State of Orissa to
Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of
wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable
@Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India
Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of
every block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification
whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official
Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees
specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
1st day of May, 2007.
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Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -

(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little
or no skill or experience in the job;
(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Bidi Maker,
Supplier and other category of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill
or competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of
being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and
includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Driver (Light Vehicle), Salesman, Clerk, Cashier,
Munsi and any other category of skilled nature involving skill or competence
acquired through experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a
technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative
and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Manger, Accountant, Driver (Heavy
Vehicle), Stenographer and any other job of highly skilled nature involving high
degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain task
acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work
experience for long years and also required for workers to assure full
responsibility of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour
of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by
Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to
the workers of the appropriate category;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4456-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
By order of the Governor
P. SINGH
Joint Secretary to Government
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LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007

S.R.O. No. 312/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the TRUNKS, SUITCASE AND BUCKET MANUFACTORY were published as
required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948
(11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January, 2007 of the Orissa
Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in the Labour and
Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January, 2007 bearing
S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be
affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said
notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
TRUNKS, SUITCASE AND BUCKET MANUFACTORY in the whole State of Orissa to
Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of
wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable
@Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India
Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of
every block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification
whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official
Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees
specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
Explanation- For the purpose of this notification -
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little
or no skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category, Semi-skilled includes Helper to skilled trade, Assistant

Salesman any other job of semi-skilled nature involving some degree of skill or
competence acquired through experience in the job and which is capable of
being performed under the supervision or guidance of a skilled employee and
includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Mechanic, Mistry, Designer, Store-keeper,
Painter, Fireman, Hammerman, Moulder, Electrician, Welder, Salesman, Clerk,
Cashier, Typist and any other job of skilled nature involving skill or competence
acquired through experience in the job or through training as an apprentice in a
technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative
and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Head Mistry, Head Mechanic, Foreman,
Head Store-keeper, Accountant, Supervisor, Manager, Stenographer and any
other job of highly skilled nature involving high degree of performance and full
competence in the performance of certain task acquired through intensive
technical or professional training or practices, work experience for long years
and also required for workers to assure full responsibility of the judgment or
decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour
of rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by
Contractors also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to
the workers of the appropriate category;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in
matters of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.

[No.4462-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
By order of the Governor
P. SINGH
Joint Secretary to Government
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NOTIFICATION
The 28th April 2007
S.R.O. No. 313/2007 Whereas certain proposals to revise the minimum rates of
wages payable to certain categories of employees employed in some of the employments
including the WOOD WORKS AND FURNITURES MAKING INDUSTRIES were
published as required under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Minimum
Wages Act, 1948 (11 of 1948) in the extraordinary issue No.82 dated the 10th January,
2007 of the Orissa Gazette issued under the notification of the Government of Orissa in
the Labour and Employment Department No.236/LL-I(i)-11/06/2006 dated the 8th January,
2007 bearing S.R.O. No.02/2007 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons
likely to be affected thereby within a period of two months from the date of publication of
the said notification in the Orissa Gazette;
And whereas, all representations containing objections and suggestions received
within the specified period of two months in respect of the said proposals have been duly
considered by the State Government and the Advisory Board appointed under section 7 of
the said Act, has been consulted;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1)
of section 3 read with section 4 and sub-section (2) of section 5 of the said Act and in
supersession of all previous notifications issued in this regard revising the minimum rates
of wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled categories of employees,
the State Government do hereby revise the minimum rates of wages payable to the
Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Highly-skilled categories of employees employed in
WOOD WORKS AND FURNITURES MAKING INDUSTRIES in the whole State of Orissa
to Rs.70/-, Rs.80/-, Rs.90/- & Rs.100/- per day respectively. In addition to the said rate of
wages a special allowance called as Variable Dearness Allowance shall be payable
@Rs.2.50 (Rupees two and paise fifty) only per day for every 50 point rise in the All India
Consumer Price Index Number (Base 2001-100) for industrial workers, or on the expiry of
every block period of two years from the date of coming into force of this notification
whichever is earlier as may be notified by the Labour Commissioner, Orissa in the Official
Gazette and the same shall be uniformly applicable to the categories of employees
specified above, to be effective from the date as may be directed by the Labour
Commissioner, Orissa in the said notification.
Government further direct that, this notification shall come into force with effect from
st
1 day of May, 2007.
Explanation For the purposes of this notification-
(1) The category Unskilled is one which involves simple operations requiring little or
no skill or experience in the job;
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(2) The category Semi Skilled includes Polishingihan or Polisher, Cleaner, Helper to
skilled trade, Mate or any other category of semi-skilled nature involving some
degree of skill or competence acquired through experience in the job and which is
capable of being performed under the supervision or guidance of skilled employee
and includes unskilled supervisory work;
(3) The category Skilled includes Carpenter (Grade II), Mistry (Grade II), Mechineman
(Grade II), Electrician (Grade II), Driver (Light Vehicle), Clerk, Store-keeper,
Cashier, Typist, Store Assistant, Amin and any other category of skilled nature
involving skill or competence acquired through experience in the job or through
training as an apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance
of which calls for initiative and judgment;
(4) The category Highly Skilled includes Carpenter (Grade I), Mistry (Grade-I),
Machineman (Grade-I), Electrician (Grade-I), Driver (Heavy Vehicle), Supervisor,
Accountant, Stenographer and any other category of highly skilled nature involving
high degree of performance and full competence in the performance of certain tasks
acquired through intensive technical or professional training or practices, work
experience for long years and also required for workers to assure full responsibility
of the judgment or decisions involved in execution of those tasks;
(5) The minimum rates of wages are all inclusive rates including the basic rates, the
cost of Living allowance and the cash value of the concessional supply, if any of
essential commodities;
(6) The daily minimum rates of wages shall be inclusive of wages payable for the
weekly day of rest;
(7) An adult employee shall work for 8 (eight) hours per day excluding half-an-hour of
rest;
(8) The minimum rates of wage are applicable to employees employed by Contractors
also;
(9) The minimum rates of wages for disabled persons shall be same as payable to the
workers of the appropriate category ;
(10) There shall not be any discrimination between Male and Female workers in matters
of payment of minimum wages in any category of employment.
[No.4468-LL-I (AR)-12/2007/L.E.]
By order of the Governor
P. SINGH
Joint Secretary to Government

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