Labour Welfare Fund in Punjab
Punjab levies the Labour Welfare Fund under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 (and Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Rules, 1966). Here's the full contribution breakdown, due dates, registration process, and exemptions.
Updated: 01 August 2026Punjab LWF Contribution Rates
| Contributor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Employee | ₹5/month |
| Employer | ₹20/month |
* Periodicity: monthly. Rates are set by the Punjab Labour Welfare Board and revised periodically. Always verify against the official state notification before filing.
Applicability, Due Dates & Registration
Governing Act
Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 (and Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Rules, 1966)
Who It Applies To
Establishments with 20 or more employees, including factories, motor omnibus services, and charitable trusts/societies registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
Due Date
Monthly deduction; returns filed twice a year: 15 April (Oct–Mar period) and 15 October (Apr–Sep period).
Registration
Workers register via the official Punjab Labour portal's e-Labour section, uploading establishment proof, PAN, address proof, employee list, and ID proof, then pay online to receive a digitally signed registration certificate.
Punjab and Haryana share the same parent Act (Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965) since Haryana was carved out of Punjab, but the two states have since diverged on contribution amounts.
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