Section 3 of MWA, 1948 : Section 3: Fixing Of Minimum Rates Of Wages

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a new textile factory opens in a small town in India. The factory employs 200 workers, most of whom are women from the local area. The factory is engaged in an employment specified in Part I of the Schedule of The Minimum Wages Act, 1948. The State Government, as the appropriate Government, is responsible for ensuring fair wages for these workers.

In accordance with Section 3(1) of the Act, the State Government decides to fix the minimum rates of wages for these employees. After conducting a thorough review, including considerations of the cost of living and other socio-economic factors, the G...

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