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Section 13 of The PAYMENT OF WAGES ACT, 1936

Deductions under clause (j) 2[and clause (k) of sub-section (2) of section 7 shall be subject to such conditions as 1[appropriate Government] may impose. STATE AMENDMENTS Karnataka Amendment of section 13.--In section 13 of the principal Act,--

(1)for the heading the following heading shall be substituted, namely:-- "13. Other deductions."
(2)for the words, letters and brackets, "under clause (j) and clause (k)" the words, letters and brackets" under clause (j), clause (k), clause (q) and clause (r)" shall be substituted. [Vide Karnataka Act 2 of 1977, s. 4]. Karnataka Amendment of section 13.--In sub-section (2) of section 13 of the principal Act for the words, letters and brackets "clause (q) and clause (r)", the words, letter and brackets "and clause (q)" shall be substituted. [Vide Karnataka Act 2 of 1982, s. 3].

Summary

This section deals with taking money from a worker's pay to pay for co-operative societies.
It also covers payments for insurance schemes and government savings plans.
Any money taken for these reasons must follow the specific conditions set by the State Government.

Practical examples

1Deepa is part of a staff credit society at her mill. Every month, some money is taken from her pay to go into her society account. Under Section 13, the mill must follow the State Government's conditions for making this deduction.

2Kabir wants to buy government savings certificates through his workplace. Section 13 ensures that the way this money is taken from his wages is regulated by the rules set by the State Government.

FAQ

1. Can an employer take money for a co-operative society without any rules under Section 13 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936?

No, Section 13 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, says these deductions are subject to conditions imposed by the State Government.

2. Does Section 13 of the Payment of Wages Act cover life insurance premiums?

Yes, Section 13 covers deductions for insurance schemes mentioned in clause (k) of Section 7(2) of the Act.

3. Who has the authority to set conditions for co-operative society deductions under Section 13 of the Payment of Wages Act?

The State Government is the authority that imposes conditions for these deductions under Section 13 of the Act.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 13 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, deductions for co-operative societies are subject to conditions set by whom?

Q2.Which clause from Section 7(2) of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, is linked with Section 13 regarding insurance schemes?

Q3.Does Section 13 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, allow the State Government to stop an employer from making certain deductions?

Q4.Under Section 13 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, what two types of organizations or schemes are primarily covered?

12APreviousSection 12A Deductions for recovery of loans.13ANextSection 13A Maintenance of registers and records.

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