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Labour welfare fund

When to pay, how much.

Not yet verified against an official source
Who pays when
The employer deducts the employee's share on 31 December and pays both shares by 31 January of the next yearG.O.Ms.No.9, 07.12.2020, annexure; Andhra Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund Rules, 1988, rule 6
How to pay
Online only, through the Labour Welfare Board's siteG.O.Ms.No.9, 07.12.2020
Who is not counted
Employees mainly in a managerial capacity, apprentices and part-time employees; the Act also leaves out supervisors paid more than ₹1,600 a monthG.O.Ms.No.9, 07.12.2020, annexure; Act section 2(2)
Penalty for breaking the Rules
A fine of up to ₹25,000 for a first contravention and up to ₹1,00,000 for a later one, with an appeal to a Deputy Commissioner of Labour or aboveG.O.Ms.No.3, 04.05.2023, rules 22-A, 22-B and 25

Plain-language desk, not legal advice. Confirm the Gazette and the current state circular before you file.

Not yet verified against a published gazette