Port Blair, Dec. 29: The Andaman & Nicobar Administration has revised Minimum Wages across Andaman & Nicobar Islands w.e.f 1st January, 2023. The revised wages for various categories of employees are as under:
Unskilled: Rs. 529/-
Semi-Skilled/ unskilled Supervisory: Rs. 586/-
Skilled/Clerical: Rs. 671/-
Highly Skilled: Rs. 729/-
Any violation of Minimum Wage shall be viewed seriously and penal action against violators as per Sec.22 of 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 Unions have also been requested to file any such violation in writing to Labour Commissioner in this matter.