Tarun Karthick
Campbell Bay, 30 December 2022
Andaman and Nicobar Administration has revised Minimum Wages across Andaman and Nicobar Islands w.e.f 1st January 2023. The revised wages for various categories of employees are as follows: (1) Unskilled – Rs. 529/- (2) Semi-Skilled/Unskilled Supervisory – Rs. 586/- (3) Skilled/Clerical – Rs. 671/- (4) Highly Skilled – Rs. 729/-.
The press release from Andaman and Nicobar Administration informed that any violation of the Minimum Wage shall be viewed seriously and penal action against violators as per Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act 1948 shall be initiated. All Establishments have been asked to ensure that the Minimum Wages are paid to the workers. The Workers and the Unions have also been requested to inform of any violation in writing to the Labour Commissioner.