Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund: contribution rates and due dates

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

EmployeeRs. 20 a year
EmployerRs. 40 a year
FrequencyAnnual
DueDeducted from the December salary; deposit and return by 31 January
Ratio (employee : employer)
1 : 2
Governing instrument
Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1972 (rates under G.O.(Ms) No. 161 dated 2 December 2022)

What to watch

Raised from Rs. 10 and Rs. 20. Applicability 5+ employees. Managerial staff and supervisors above Rs. 15,000 a month exempt.

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Summaries are for guidance only and are not a substitute for the official notification or professional advice.