G.O. (Ms.) No. 65, Revision of MGNREGS Wage Rate, 2023
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department issued G.O. (Ms.) No. 65 on 21 April 2023, adopting a revised Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme wage of Rs.294 per person per day in Tamil Nadu with effect from 1 April 2023. The government order replaces the earlier wage of Rs.281 per person per day and does not change land ownership, land records or property rights.
What the government order does
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department issued G.O. (Ms.) No. 65 on 21 April 2023 to adopt the revised wage notified for Tamil Nadu under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. The wage increased from Rs.281 to Rs.294 per person per day with effect from 1 April 2023.
The Government of India had notified revised wages for all States and Union Territories. For Tamil Nadu, it fixed the revised amount at Rs.294 per person per day. The Commissioner of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj then requested the Tamil Nadu Government to issue the necessary order adopting that amount.
Who is affected
G.O. (Ms.) No. 65 directly concerns people receiving wages for work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in Tamil Nadu. It also guides the authorities responsible for administering and paying wages under the scheme.
The order was sent to:
- The Commissioner of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj.
- All District Collectors except Chennai.
- All Project Directors of District Rural Development Agencies.
- The Government of India Ministry of Rural Development.
- The Accountant General, Director of Treasuries and Accounts, and Director of Local Fund Audit.
Key provisions
- The earlier Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme wage was Rs.281 per person per day.
- The revised wage is Rs.294 per person per day.
- The revised amount applies from 1 April 2023.
- The Tamil Nadu Government adopted the rate notified by the Government of India.
- The Finance Department concurred with the issue of the order.
- An earlier government order had approved a revised Rural Schedule of Rates for different activities under the scheme, but G.O. (Ms.) No. 65 specifically adopts the revised daily wage.
Relevance to land and property
G.O. (Ms.) No. 65 is an employment scheme wage order, not a land administration or property title document. It contains no provision changing ownership, classification, registration, transfer, acquisition or permitted use of land. A property buyer or owner would be affected only if they separately participate in, administer or receive wages through the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
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Common questions
What is the MGNREGS wage in Tamil Nadu under G.O. (Ms.) No. 65?
The wage is Rs.294 per person per day under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
From what date does the revised wage apply?
The revised wage applies from 1 April 2023.
What was the previous daily wage?
The previous wage was Rs.281 per person per day. G.O. (Ms.) No. 65 increased it to Rs.294.
Does G.O. (Ms.) No. 65 affect my land title or property rights?
No land title or property right is changed by G.O. (Ms.) No. 65. The document deals only with the daily wage under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
