FINMIN – Payment of wages to outsources staff of Ministries/Department and other organizations of Govt of India during 2nd Wave of COVID-19
No. 23(4)/E.Coord/2020/1
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
E.coord Branch
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North Block, New Delhi
Dated 08 June, 2021
Office Memorandum
Subject : Payment of wages to outsources persons of Ministries/Department and other organizations of Government of India during 2nd Wave of COVID-19 — reg.
Attention is invited to this Department’s OM of even No. dated 23.03.2020 and 20.05.2020 regarding payment of wages to outsources persons of Ministries/Department and other organizations of Government of India during lockdown period due to COVID-19.
2. It has been seen that the 2nd wave of COVID-19, starting mid – April and continuing till now has impacted a large number of people in the country. However, unlike a nationwide lockdown last year, lockdown during this year has varied throughout the country based on the severity of the 2nd wave. Due to this there is a likelihood of number of contractual, casual and outsources staff such as house-keeping staff etc. being required to stay at home for various reasons, which under normal circumstances, would result in deduction in their pay/wages. In order to avoid any undue hardships under the prevailing extraordinary circumstances, it has been decided that wherever any such contractual, casual and outsourced staff of Ministries/Departments and other organizations of Government of India, is required to stay at home due to state wise lockdown imposed by States/UT Governments or otherwise as deem fit by the competent authority, they may be treated as “on duty” during such period of absences and necessary pay/wages would be paid accordingly.
Also Read : Payment of Wages to contractual, casual and outsource staff extended upto 31st May 2020 : FINMIN
3. These instructions shall apply for the period 1st April, 2021 — 30th June, 2021.
4. These instructions shall also apply to Attached/Subordinate Offices, Autonomous/Statutory Bodies of Government of India.
(Prateek Kumar Singh)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
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| Important Orders on Payment of Wages during Covid-19 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Order No | Date | Subject |
| F.No.23(4)/E.Coord/2020/1 | 23rd March, 2020 | Payment of wages to outsourced persons during COVID-19 lockdown period |
| F.No. 23(4)/E.Coord/2020/1 | 20th May, 2020 | Payment of Wages to contractual, casual and outsource staff extended upto 31st May 2020 |
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