Delhi Labour Welfare Fund: contribution rates and due dates

What employers and employees contribute to the Labour Welfare Fund in Delhi, how often it is paid, when it is due and which law applies.

EmployeeRs. 0.75 a month
EmployerRs. 2.25 a month
FrequencyHalf-yearly
DueDeducted in June and December; deposit by 15 July and 15 January
Ratio (employee : employer)
1 : 3
Governing instrument
Bombay Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1953 (as extended to Delhi)

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Government contributes a further Rs. 1.50. Delhi levies no professional tax.

Latest Labour Welfare Fund notifications for Delhi

current  Labour Welfare Board, Government of Delhi

Delhi LWF: Rs 0.75 employee / Rs 2.25 employer / Rs 1.50 government, half-yearly

Half-yearly on registers as at 30 June and 31 December; employer share payable before 15 July and 15 January. The Government share is a matching contribution equal to twice the employee's share, released after the Welfare Commissioner's statement. Applies to establishments with 5 or more persons; excludes managerial and supervisory staff drawing above Rs 2,500 per month. Framework: Bombay Labour Welfare Fund Act 1953 as extended to Delhi, with the Delhi LWF Rules 1997.

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