The Government of Bihar on September 30, 2022, revised the Variable Dearness Allowance payable in agriculture employments under the Minimum Wages Act 1948.
The following total rates of wages have been stated:
• For all other agricultural operations except harvesting the total rate of wages is Rs. 355.00 Per day.
• For Tractor Driver and Pump Operator the total rate of wages is Rs. 12839.00 Per month.
• For Tractor Khalasi / Pump Khalasi/ Choukidar/ Sipahi the total rate of wages is Rs. 9991.00 Per month.
The payment of Variable Dearness Allowance on the basis of the average index of January-June., 2022 will be payable at the mentioned rates from October 01, 2022, and thereafter increase or decrease in the amount of Variable Dearness Allowance will be based on the average of All India Consumer Price Index number for every six months and will be applicable after the expiry of the three said period of six months.
Disclaimer – Kindly Find the Schedule in the provided Link/Document.
[Notification No. S.O. 199]
