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Labour Welfare Fund in West Bengal

Applicability, contribution rates, registration, and employee benefits under the West Bengal Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1974.

Quick answer

In West Bengal, the Labour Welfare Fund is paid half-yearly under the West Bengal Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1974. Employee share: ₹3. Employer share: ₹30. It is deposited for the periods ending 30 June and 31 December, due by 15 July and 15 January. Applies to: Factories and shops/commercial establishments in West Bengal employing 10 or more workers.

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West Bengal Labour Welfare Fund

The West Bengal Labour Welfare Fund is a state-administered welfare scheme created under the West Bengal Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1974 and the West Bengal Labour Welfare Fund Rules, 1976, managed by the WB Labour Welfare Board. It funds welfare services — medical, educational, and social security benefits — for eligible workers.

Applicability

Factories and shops/commercial establishments in West Bengal employing 10 or more workers.

Contribution Structure

CyclePayment ModeEmployeeEmployerTotalDue Date
30 June (Half-Yearly)Online₹3₹30₹3315 July
31 December (Half-Yearly)Online₹3₹30₹3315 January

Ratio: 1 : 10 · Annual total per employee: ₹66

FAQs — West Bengal LWF

What is the ratio in West Bengal?

Since 1 January 2024 the employee contributes ₹3 and the employer ₹30 every half-year (notification Labr/576641/2024).