FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LABOUR LICENCE

1. How to apply Labour Licence in Assam online?

Ans: - The process flow consists of five (5) steps viz-
Steps 1:- The business entrepreneur (applicant) shall get ready according to the check lists.
Steps 2:- Fill up Form ’I’ in (triplicate for manual submission) according to the guidelines which is available in the Department Office/Website
Steps 3:- The filled up application completed in all respect and the prescribed fees deposited either through treasury challan in the specified head of account in the Govt. Treasury or through “e-Payment” along with the required documents are to be submitted to the ‘Facilator’ or the Registering authority.
Steps 4:- Submitted Form and documents are verified by the Registering officer and are officially processed.
Steps 5:- (a) If the applications is found to be correct in all respect than the application is accepted and a Certificate of Registration is issued to the applicant.
(b) If the application is found to be incomplete/incorrect, than the application is rejected with a reasoned reply to the applicant.

2. What documents required for labour licence in Assam?

Ans: - A duly filled up application form “I” in (triplicate for manual submission) signed by the Employer or the Authorized signatory. Signature is required only for manual submission of application Form.

A xerox copy of the Trade license issued by the local authorities.

A xerox copy of the registered partnership deed in the case of a partnership Firm/Establishment.

The original copy of the Treasury Challan depositing the requisite amount of fees as specified under Assam Rules-26 in the specified Head of Account or through the “e Payment” when it is notified and functioning.

Address Proof.

3. What are the benefits of Labour card in Assam?

Ans: -

· Educational Assistance.

· Death Benefits.

· Health Check-up.

· Medical Assistance.

· Marriage Assistance.

· Maternity Assistance.

· Stipend to Eligible Trainees

4. How can I renew my Labour license online in Assam?

Ans: -

Required Documents

• Application form “FORM VII”
• Original license.
• Address Proof (Aadhaar/voter ID/Driving license)
• The original copies of the Treasury Challan depositing the requisite amount of fees.
• Self-Affidavit as advised.
• PAN Card.
• No work certificate from the principal employer as per requirement.

5. How much GST is on a Labour licence?

Ans: - GST on the Provision of Labour
Any labour services, including driving, data entry, and other clerical work, security, and housekeeping, provided to a person (whether or not for commercial purposes) are subject to GST at 18%.

6. How do I get a labour card ID in Assam?

Ans: - Eligibility Criteria for Labour Card in Assam

• You should be a resident of Assam.
• You should possess an Aadhaar card.
• You should be an unorganised worker/labourer.
• You must hold a certificate demonstrating 100 days of work.
• You should possess a passbook and a bank account.
• You must be aged between 18 years and 59 years.

7. Who is eligible for Labour card in Assam?

Ans: - Every building & construction worker who is an Indian Citizen and permanently resides in the State and who has completed 18 (eighteen) years of age; but has not completed 60(sixty) years of age i.e. within 18 to 59 years of age and who has been engaged in any building & other construction work for not less than 90 days during a year or immediately preceding a year and who is not a member in any other Welfare Fund established under any Law shall be eligible for registration as beneficiaries under this Act & Rules framed thereunder

8. What is Labour welfare?

Ans: - Labour welfare refers to all the facilities for labourers to improve their working conditions, provide social security, and raise their standard of living.

9. What is labour welfare expenses?

Ans: - Labour Welfare Fund is aimed to provide medical care, housing facilities, and educational and recreational facilities to labourers and their dependent family members. It is financial support for those who need it. It also works to improve working conditions, the standard of living and social security for the workers.

10. What are the types of labour welfare?

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Labour Welfare: 5 Different Categories of Labour Welfare

• (1) Intra-mural Facilities:
• (2) Extra-mural Facilities:
• (3) Statutory Facilities:
• (4) Mutual Facilities:
• (5) Voluntary:

11. Who is the father of labour welfare?

Ans: - Narayan Meghajil Lokhande remembered as the father of the Indian labour movement. Narayan Meghajil Lokhande fought for providing numerous facilities which are enjoyed by workers today.

12. Who is our labour minister?

Ans: - Hon'ble Minister - Shri Bhupender Yadav

13. Who is the first labour Minister of India?

Ans: - B.R. Ambedkar

14. What are the duties of labour welfare officer?

Ans: - The Welfare officer is obligated to intimate the factory management about the grievances of the workers, both individual and collective, by acting as a bridge between the workers and the management to ensure speedy redressal of the grievances of the workers.

15. What is the income of Labour?

Ans: - Labour income is the amount that employed people earn by working. Economists use this concept to distinguish it from capital income. Owners of assets earn capital income due to their property.

16. What are the benefits of Labour welfare?

Ans: -  Major Benefits of Labour Welfare

•  Improved Industrial Relations:

These measures provide great satisfaction to the workers and also help in maintaining industrial peace.Conflicts, choas, unrest etc. are minimised. A feeling of oneness with the organisation is created.

• Increase in the General Efficiency and Income: ...

Welfare facilities make the workers happy and contented both at home and the factory and it brings improvement in their general efficiency. Their efficiency and productivity may not be up to the mark, if they are not relieved of their domestic worries like poor housing, insanitary conditions etc. Once they are relieved of these worries, they work with full zeal and enthusiasm.

• High Morale: ...

The welfare measures shall also help in securing the willing cooperation of the workers. Once satisfied they will be less tempted to destructive and anti-social activities. Thus, a high degree of employee morale is ensured.

• Creation of Permanent Labour Force: ...

These facilities will provide an attraction to the workers to stay longer in the undertaking. In the absence of such facilities, the workers often leave for their villages in search of recreation etc. Efficient workers can also search for better chances and may switch over to other establishments. In order to create a permanent labour force, such facilities are essential.

• Improvement in the Mental and Moral Health: ...

These facilities bring a drastic a change in the outlook of the workers, improve their mental faculty and help them in becoming good citizens. In the absence of such facilities, they are bound to fall prey to the various social evils like drinking, gambling etc.

• Change in the Outlook of Employers: ...

A change in the attitude and outlook of the employees and their heartfelt co-operation shall also change the outlook of the employers as well. They will become more sympathetic towards them. They will not even hesitate to share the fruits of their hard labour with the workers.

•  Social Benefits:

Besides the various economic advantages to the employers and employees, these measures also offer various social advantages. The increase in the efficiency of the workers ultimately leads to an increase in production, productivity and the earnings of the undertakings. The increased earnings also lead to higher wages and make the workers happier and enable them to live “a richer and fuller life”. Finally, the living standard of the society is raised.

17. Is LWF mandatory?

Ans: - Labour welfare fund is a mandatory contribution managed by individual state authorities.

18. What is the minimum number of employees for LWF?

Ans: - The Act has been constituted for financing of activities to promote welfare in the respective states. The Act is applicable to all the companies that have 5 or more persons employed.

19. What is labour money called?

Ans: - In economics, the price paid to the labourer for his/her contribution to the process of production is called wages.

20. What is labour as per law?

Ans: - LABOUR LAWS IN INDIA. The term 'labour' means productive work especially physical work done for wages. Labour law also known as employment law is the body of laws, administrative rulings, and precedents which address the legal rights of, and restrictions on, working people and their organizations.