Revision of Wages of Coal Workers

Revision of Wages of Coal Workers

Coal India Limited has recently revised the wages and salaries of coal workers with effect from 1.7.2011. In addition to the normal gratuity, coal workers are eligible to get Rs.1,12,800/- under Life Cover Scheme from the coal companies . In case of death or permanent disablement, resulting on account of accident arising out of and in course of employment, an ex-gratia amount of Rs.84, 600/- is paid, in addition to compensation payable under Workmen’s Compensation Act by the concerned company. Besides, a sum of Rs.5,00,000/- is paid to the next of kin of any employee dying on account of fatal mine accident by the employing company.

This was informed by Shri Pratik Prakashbapu Patil , Minister of state in the Ministry of Coal while replying a written question in Lok Sabha today