The Labour and Employment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu has issued amendments to the Tamil Nadu Maternity Benefit Rules, 1967 (“Rules”), by way of a notification dated 28^th November, 2018.

This is effective 28^th November, 2018.

As per the amendment, a new sub rule 16(1) has been inserted which states that no annual return in Form K i.e. Filing an Annual Return will be required to be filed by the employer if the employer furnishes a combined annual return in:

1. Form No. XIII as required in rule 42 of the Tamil Nadu Catering Establishments Rules, 1959 or,
2. Form No. XII as required in sub-rule (ii) of rule 35 of the Tamil Nadu Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Rules, 1968 or,
3. Form No. 28 as required in rule 83 of the Tamil Nadu Plantations Labour Rules, 1955 or,
4. Form No. XIX as required in rule 43 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Transport Workers’ Rules, 1965.

Source: Labour and Employment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu

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