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1 Tailoring Class Pdf
2 Pre-Schools Pdf
3 Educational Scholarship Pdf
4 Educational Incentive Pdf
5 Book Allowance Pdf
6 Assistance for Basic Computer Training Pdf
7 Typewriting / Shorthand Assistance Pdf
8 Spectacles Assistance Pdf
9 Hearing Aid Assistance Pdf
10 Artificial Limbs Assistance / Supply of Three Wheeler Pdf
11 Marriage Assistance Pdf
12 Natural Death / Funeral Assistance Pdf
13 Accident Death / Funeral Assistance Pdf

ORGANISATION

The Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board was constituted by the Government of Tamil Nadu in the year 1971 by an executive order of the Government (G.O. Ms No.222 Labour Dept, dated: 20.2.1971) with the view to promote the Welfare of the employees and their dependants. The Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1972 passed by the State and was given effect from 1.1.1973
The Statutory Labour Welfare Board was formed with effect from 1.4.1975 with the Minister incharge of Labour as Chairman, five representatives of employees, five representatives of employers, three members of State Legislative Assembly, four Official members and two women representatives.




FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD

The important provisions of the Act deals with
  • Collection of Labour Welfare Fund
  • Vesting and Application of the Fund.
  • Constitution of the Board
  • Terms of Members
  • Power to appoint committee
  • Functions of the Board
  • Unpaid Accumulations
  • Deposit of Funds
  • Placing of Accounts and Audit Report before the State Legislature
  • Power to make Rules and Regulations

  • The Tamilnadu Labour Welfare Fund Rules 1973 deals with
  • Payment of Fines and Unpaid Accumulations by the Employer
  • Maintenance and Audit of Accounts
  • Budget of the Board
  • Additional Expenditure
  • Mode of Payment
  • Payment of Contributions
  • Meetings of the Board
  • Quorum
  • Administrative and Financial Powers of the Secretary
  • Publication of Annual Report
  • Maintenance of the following Registers by the Employers

  • Form A- Statement showing the particulars of contribution amount paid to the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board.

    Form B- Register of Wages

    Form C- Register of Fines and Unpaid Accumulations


    SCHEMES

    The Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board is implementing various welfare schemes for the benefit of the workers who contribute to Labour Welfare Fund. Employees who draws monthly salary not exceeding Rs.15,000/- are eligible to avail these schemes.
    1) Labour Welfare Centers

    There are 42 Labour Welfare Centres in Tamil Nadu. Each Labour Welfare Centre consists of (a) Tailoring Training Centres, (b) Pre-Schools and (c) Reading Rooms and one Pre-School is functioning at Pallipalayam, Erode District.

    (a)Tailoring Training Centres

    Eligibility Benefits How To Apply
    (1) Employee's Wife, Unmarried Daughter & Unmarried Sister who are dependants of workers.

    2) Should have completed 16 years of age

    3) To appear for Government Examination 8th Passed is essential

    (4) For mere training know to read and write Tamil is enough
    The duration of the course is one year from january to December. A maximum of 50 Trainees are admitted in each Tailoring centre. Training is given for needle work, dress making and embroidery. During training the trainees are paid a monthly stipend of Rs. 150/-. At the end of the course, trainees are sent for Government Examinations. The first rank holder in each centre is given a prize of sewing machine for lower as well as higher grade. Course completion certificates are also given to the students. 1) Application Forms can be obtained directly from the nearest Labour Welfare Center or from the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board, Post Box No.718, DMS Campus Teynampet, Chennai - 6.

    2) Filled-in applications can be handed over to the respective Labour Welfare Centre, Organiser-cum-Tailoring Instructress before 31st January of every year.

    3) Photocopy of Bank Pass Book and Aadhaar Card should be enclosed.

    For further details refer application form.

    (b) Pre-Schools

    Eligibility Benefits How To Apply
    (1) Workers children in the age group of 2 to 5 years Pre-schools are functioning from June to April. A maximum of 50 children are admitted in each centre. Children are given nutritious Mid-day meals and 150ml of milk in the evening every day. Besides this they are given eggs thrice and fruits twice in a week. Children are imparted basic education in Tamil, Maths and English. They are also provided with two sets of teri-cotton uniforms every year. 1) Application Forms can be obtained directly from the nearest Labour Welfare Centre or form the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board, Post box No. 718, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai - 6

    2) Filled in applications can be handed over to the respective Labour Welfare Centre, Organiser-cum-Tailoring Instructress before 30th June of every year.

    3) Aadhaar Card should be enclosed.

    For further details refer application form.

    (c)Reading Rooms

    Eligibility Benefits How To Apply
    Workers and their dependants. Dailies, Weekly and monthly Magazines are provided. Workers can avail this facility in nearby Labour Welfare Centres

    (2)Educational Scholarship

    Eligibility Benefits How To Apply
    Scholarship is given to the children of the workers for pursuing thier higher education on the basis of their marks in their qualifying exam indicated against each them. 1) Master Degree Course in Engineering, Medicine, Law, Agriculture, Education and Physical Education - Rs. 6,000/-

    2) Bachelor Degree course in Engineering, Medicine, Law Agriculture Education and Physical Education - Rs. 4000/-

    3) Diploma course in Engineering, Medicine, Education and Physical Education - Rs. 2,500/-

    4) Higher Secondary Rs. 2,000/- 5) I.T.I Course - Rs. 2,000/-

    (1) Application forms can be obtained from the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board,P.B. No. 718, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai-6.

    (2) The last date for receipt of the application for every academic year is 31st October.

    3) Application should be signed by the student worker, employer and school / college authority.

    4) Employee's salary certificate and attested copy of previous year mark certificate should be enclosed.

    5) Photocopy of Bank Pass Book and Aadhaar Card should be enclosed.

    For further details refer application form.

    (3)Educational Incentive

    Eligibility Benefits How To Apply
    Workers children who secure first ten ranks in 10th and 12th Standard Public Examinations in each Educational District For 10th Standard:- Rs. 2,000/-

    For 12th Standard Rs. 3,000/-
    1) Application Forms can be obtained from the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board, P.B. No. 718, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai. 6

    2) Last date for receipt of the application for every Academic Year is 31st October.

    3) Application should be signed by the student worker, employer and school authority.

    4) Attested copy of 10th / 12th mark certificate should be enclosed.

    5) Photocopy of Bank Pass Book and Aadhaar Card should be enclosed.

    For further details refer application form.
    (4)Book Allowance

    Eligibility Benefits How To Apply
    1)Children of the workers studying in regular classes from Higher Secondary to Master Degree

    2) Evening College / Correspondence courses are not eligible.
    1) Higher Secondary course (only for private school students) - Rs.1,000/-

    2) Diploma Course - Rs.1,500/-

    3) Degree course - Rs.2,000/-

    4) P.G. Course -Rs. 3,000/-
    1) Application Forms can be obtained from the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board, P.B. No. 718, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 006

    2) Last date for receipt of the application for every Academic Year is 31st October.

    3) Application should be signed by the student worker, employer and school authority. Employee's salary certificate should be enclosed.

    4) Photocopy of Bank Pass Book and Aadhaar Card should be enclosed.

    For further details refer application form.

    (5)Reimbursement of cost of Basic Computer Training

    Eligibility Benefits How To Apply
    Workers and their dependants who underwent Basic Computer Training in institutions approved by Government. Rs. 1000/- to five employees / dependants in each Revenue District. 1) Application Forms can be obtained from the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board, P.B.No. 718, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai. 6

    2) Application should be signed by the student, worker, employer and school authority.

    3) Photocopy of Bank Pass Book and Aadhaar Card should be enclosed.

    (6)Assistance for Typewriting & Shorthand

    Eligibility Benefits How To Apply
    Workers and their children who have passed in Typewriting (Tamil and English Lower & Higer) and Shorthand (Tamil and English - Lower & Higher) Examinations. 1) Typewriting Lower - Rs.1,000/-

    2) Typewriting Higher - Rs.600/-

    3)Shorthand Intermediate / High speed - Rs.750/-

    4) Shorthand Lower & Higher - Rs.1,500/-
    1) Application Forms can be obtained from the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board, P.B.No. 718, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 006

    2) Application should be signed by the student, worker, employer and should be sent within one year from the date of appearing examinations.

    3) Original Hall Ticket and attested copy of pass certificate and employee's salary certificate should be enclosed.

    4) Photocopy of Bank Pass Book and Aadhaar Card should be enclosed.

    For further details refer application form.


    (7) Reimbursement of Cost of Spectacles

    Eligibility Benefits How To Apply
    (1) Employees only one time in their entire service. Reimbursement up to Rs. 500/- 1) Application Forms can be obtained from the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board,P.B. No. 718, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai. 6.

    2) Applications should be signed by the worker and the employer.

    3) Employee's salary certificate, Doctor's Prescription and original cash bill should be enclosed.

    4) Photocopy of Bank Pass Book and Aadhaar Card should be enclosed.

    For further details refer application form.

    (8)Assistance for Hearing Aid / Artificial Limb and Supply of Three Wheelers

    Eligibility Benefits How To Apply
    Hearing impaired workers / their children. Workers and their wards are given Hearing Aid assistance upto Rs. 1,000/- and Artificial Limbs assistance as prescribed by the Government Likewise Three Wheelers are supplied free of cost to the workers. 1) Application Forms can be obtained from the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board,P.B. No. 718, DMS CampusTeynampet, Chennai-6.

    2) Application should be signed by the worker, employer and Doctor.

    3) Employee's salary certificate, Doctor's Prescription/Certificate and orginal cash bill (for Hearing Aid / Artificial Limbs) should be enclosed.

    4) Photocopy of Bank Pass Book and Aadhaar Card should be enclosed.

    (9)Marriage Assistance

    Eligibility Benefits How To Apply
    Worker or their daughter/son who legally attain the age of marriage. For Female - Rs.5,000/-

    For Male - Rs.3,000/-
    1) Application Forms can be obtained from the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board, P.B. No. 718, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai-6.

    2) Application should be signed by worker & employer and should be sent within three months from the date of marriage.

    3) Marriage invitation, receipt and Stamped receipt for Rs.5,000 / Rs.3,000 should be enclosed.

    4) Photocopy of Bank Pass Book and Aadhaar Card should be enclosed.

    For further details refer application form.

    (10) Natural Death Assistance / Funeral Expenses

    Eligibility Benefits How To Apply
    When a worker dies while in service his dependants is paid with Death Assistance and Funeral Expenses. Death Assistance - Rs.25,000/-

    Funeral Expenses - Rs.2,000/-
    1) Application Forms can be obtained from the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board, P.B. No. 718, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai - 6.

    2) Application should be signed by the Legal heir and employer.

    3) Employee's last month salary certificate , attested copy of death & legal heir certificate and advance stamped receipt for Rs.27,000/- should be enclosed.

    4) Application form should be submitted within six months from the date of death.

    5) Photocopy of Bank Pass Book and Aadhaar Card should be enclosed.

    For further details refer application form.

    (11)Accidental Death Assistance / Funeral Expenses

    Eligibility Benefits How To Apply
    When a worker dies in accident while in service his dependants is paid with Accidental Death assistance and Funeral Expenses. 1) Accident Death Assistance - Rs.1,00,000/-

    2) Funeral Expenses - Rs.2,000/-
    1) Application Forms can be obtained from the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board,P.B. No. 718, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai. 6.

    2) Application should be signed by Legal heir and employer.

    3) Employee's last month salary certificate, attested copy of death certificate, legal heir certificate and advance stamped receipt for Rs. 1.02,000/- should be enclosed.

    4) Copy of FIR, Post-mortem report and Final Medical investigation report should also be enclosed.

    5) Application form should be submitted within six months from the date of death.

    6) Photocopy of Bank Pass Book and Aadhaar Card should be enclosed.

    For further details refer application form.

    (12) T.B. Wards

    Eligibility Benefits How To Apply
    For Worker affected by TB. The Board has reserved beds for the workers in TB Wards in the following Government Hospitals.

    (1) Tambaram Sanitorium (Chennai).

    (2) Asaripallam (Kanyakumari District)

    (3) Tirupur (Tiruppur District)

    (4) Austinpatti (Madurai District)

    (5) Keezhpennathur (Thiurvannamalai District)
    T.B. Workers can send their applications through the employer.


    WELFARE FUND

    The Government constituted Labour Welfare Fund, as per section 3, to which the following are credited to-
  • a) All Unpaid Accumulations due to workers
  • b) All fines realised from the workers
  • c) Deduction made under the proviso to Sub-section(2) of section 9 of the Payment of Wages Act,1936 and the proviso to Sub-section (2) of section 36 of the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947.
  • d) Contribution from Employers and Employees
  • e) Any interest by way of penalty, paid under Section 14 of the Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1972.
  • f) Any Voluntary Donation.
  • g) Any amount raised by the Board from other sources to augment the resources of the Board.
  • h) Any fund transferred under Sub-section 5 of Section 17 of the Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1972.
  • i) Any sum borrowed under Section 18 of Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund Act,1972
  • j) Any unclaimed amount credited to the Government in accordance with the rules made under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 and Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
  • k) Grants or Advances made by the Government.
  • l)All fines imposed and realised from Employers by Courts for violation of Labour Laws less the deduction made by Courts towards administrative expenses and all compounding fees levied and collected by the Labour Department for violation of Labour Laws

  • Contribution To The Fund By Employee And Employer (Sec 15) and rules 11 (a):

    Every Employee contributes Rs.10/- per year and every Employer in respect of and such Employee, contributes Rs.20/- per year to the Fund and the Government in respect of each such employee contributes Rs.10/- per year to the Fund. (Amendment to Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund Rules, 1973 (G.O. Ms.No.16, Labour and Employment (G-2) dated 20.01.2015)

    Labour Welfare Fund - Rate of Contribution - Yearwise:

    year Employees Contribution Employers Contribution Government Contribution Labour and Employment G.O.No. and Date
    1973-1981
    (9 years)
    Re.1/- Rs. 2/- Nil ---
    1982-1995
    (14 years)
    Rs. 2/- Rs. 4/- Rs. 2/- No. 1933/14.11.1982
    1996-1997
    (2 years)
    Rs. 3/- Rs. 6/- Rs. 3/- No. 67 / 28.05.1996
    1998-2008
    (11 years)
    Rs. 5/- Rs. 10/- Rs. 5/- No. 159 / 07.12.1998
    2009-2014
    (5 years)
    Rs. 7/- Rs.14/- Rs.7/- No. 91 / 10.07.2009
    2015 onwards Rs.10/- Rs.20/- Rs.10/- No.16 / 20.01.2015


    HOLIDAY HOMES
    In order to enable the workers to stay with their family, Holiday Homes have been constructed by the Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board at Mamallapuram, Valparai and Courtallam.
  • A Holiday Home named "Jawaharlal Nehru Illam" is functioning at Mammalapuram for the benefit of the Workers and their families. Forty Four Beds are provided therein.
  • A Holiday Home named "Singaravelar Illam" is functioning at Valparai for the benefit of the Workers and their families. Thirty Beds are provided therein.
  • A Holiday Home named Thiru-vi-ka Illam is functioning at courtallam for the benefit of the Workers and their families. Ninety Three beds are provided therein.
  • Rent for Rest Houses per day per person

    Sl.No Place For Labour For Public
    Double Bed Dormitory Double Bed Dormitory
    1 Mamallapuram 70/- 40/- 375/- 190/-
    2 Valparai 80/- 40/- 250/- 190/-
    3 Courtalam
    (a) Ordinary Days
    60/- 40/- 250/- 125/-

    (b) Season Days
    70/- 60/- 375/- 190/-

    JEEVA ILLAM, CHENNAI

    A stay home exclusively for Workers representatives, who come to Chennai from various places for conciliation and conducting cases on behalf of the workers. Totally Sixty two beds are provided therein.

    Rent For Jeeva Illam Per Day Per Person

    For Trade Union Leaders only Double Bed Room (Rs.) Dormitory (Rs.)
    80/- 50/-
    UZHAIPPAVAR ULAGAM

    For the benefit of workers, Trade union leaders and employers the Board publish a monthly magazine named "Uzhaippavar Ulagam". This magazine contains important judgments on labour disputes, explanation of labour laws, amendments, question & answers on Labour related matters and Letters from Readers etc. This magazine can be received by way of paying monthly subscription of Rs.10/- annual subscription of Rs.100/- or Life subscription of Rs.1,000/- either by Money Order or Demand Draft drawn in favour of the "Secretary, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board, Chennai - 6".
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    Jeeva Illam - Chennai
    Jawaharlal Nehru Illam - Mamallapuram
    Thiru.Vi.Ka Illam - Kutralam
    Singaravelar Illam - Valparai
    Double Bedded Room at Kutralam
    Dormitory
    Application form(Downloads)

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    1 Tailoring Class Pdf
    2 Pre-Schools Pdf
    3 Educational Scholarship Pdf
    4 Educational Incentive Pdf
    5 Book Allowance Pdf
    6 Assistance for Basic Computer Training
    7 Type Writing/Short Hand Assistance Pdf
    8 Spectacles Assistance Pdf
    9 Hearing Aid Assistance Pdf
    10 Artificial Limbs Assistance/ Supply of Three Wheeler Pdf
    11 Marriage Assistance Pdf
    12 Natural Death / Funeral Assistance Pdf
    13 Accident Death / Funeral Assistance Pdf
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