Tamil Nadu Powerloom Weaving Workers’ Social Security and Welfare Scheme, 2010
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Labour and Employment Department, issued G.O. Ms. No. 23, Labour and Employment (I1), dated 19 February 2010, establishing the Tamil Nadu Powerloom Weaving Workers’ Social Security and Welfare Scheme, 2010 for manual workers engaged in powerloom weaving throughout Tamil Nadu. The Scheme came into force on 19 February 2010 and superseded Labour and Employment Department Notification No. II(2)/LE/266(d-1)/2001 dated 28 February 2001.
What the Scheme governs
The Tamil Nadu Powerloom Weaving Workers’ Social Security and Welfare Scheme, 2010 applies throughout Tamil Nadu to manual workers engaged in powerloom weaving. A manual worker is defined as a person who has completed 18 years of age but has not completed 60 years of age and performs manual work in powerloom weaving. The definition also covers a person directly engaged in powerloom weaving for their livelihood as a self employed person.
The notification concerns worker registration, welfare administration, contributions and employer records. It does not contain provisions governing land ownership, property title, sale, registration or land use.
Welfare Board and Fund
The Tamil Nadu Powerloom Weaving Workers’ Welfare Board administers the Tamil Nadu Powerloom Weaving Workers’ Social Security and Welfare Fund. Its responsibilities include:
- Collecting contributions and using the Fund for the purposes of the Scheme.
- Maintaining accounts and arranging annual audits.
- Submitting an annual budget and report to the Government.
- Opening district and local offices with Government approval.
- Specifying or revising administrative forms, records and registers.
Registration of workers
The Tamil Nadu Powerloom Weaving Workers’ Social Security and Welfare Scheme, 2010 allows an eligible worker to apply in duplicate through the Labour Officer (Social Security Scheme) of the relevant district using Form I. The application must include an employment certificate from an authorised employer, trade union representative, specified Labour or Factories Department officer, Village Administrative Officer, or the relevant Revenue Inspector in Chennai.
Registration is subject to verification. It remains valid for two years or until the worker reaches 60 years of age, whichever occurs first. A registered worker receives a free identity card in Form II. A duplicate card following loss costs twenty rupees.
A worker must nominate a person to receive benefits after the worker’s death. If the worker has a family, the nominee must be one or more family members. Where a nomination is incomplete or invalid, assistance is payable to the legal heirs.
Employer duties and cancellation
The Tamil Nadu Powerloom Weaving Workers’ Social Security and Welfare Scheme, 2010 requires every employer to maintain a contribution register in Form III and an inspection register. Records for a calendar year must be preserved until the end of the following three years.
Membership obtained through materially false information, or in breach of the governing Act, rules or Scheme, may be suspended and cancelled after an inquiry and an opportunity to respond. Cancellation forfeits all claims under the Scheme. An affected worker may appeal to the Chief Executive Officer within the stated appeal period.
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Common questions
Does this notification affect the ownership or sale of powerloom premises?
The notification does not set rules for land ownership, property title, sale, registration or land use. It regulates social security and welfare arrangements for manual workers engaged in powerloom weaving.
Who can register under the powerloom workers’ welfare scheme?
A manual worker engaged in powerloom weaving who has completed 18 years of age but has not completed 60 years of age may register through the Labour Officer (Social Security Scheme) of the relevant district.
How long is a worker’s registration valid?
Registration is valid for two years or until the registered worker reaches 60 years of age, whichever is earlier.
What records must a powerloom employer maintain?
Every employer must maintain a contribution register in Form III and an inspection register. Records relating to a calendar year must be kept until the end of the following three years.
