Question : INCREASE IN SALARY LIMIT FOR BONUS



(a) whether the Government has received representations from Trade Unions to raise the salary limit for bonus; and

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reaction of the Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)

(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The increase in eligibility limit and calculation ceiling under the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 is under consideration of the Government.