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Agro-Processing & Piece-Rate Wage Compliance Hub
Dharashiv (Osmanabad) is a high-risk EPF & ESIC district due to Sugar Mills, Dal Mills and widespread piece-rate wage practices in garment and textile units.
Dharashiv’s Industrial & Labour Profile
A Marathwada district dominated by seasonal agro-processing and textile piece-rate employment.
Sugar & Dal Mills
Garment & Textile Units
MIDC MSMEs
EPF & ESIC Compliance Risks in Dharashiv
Wage suppression and contractor liability dominate EPFO audits.
Piece-Rate Wage PF Audits
Sugar Mill Retention Allowance
ESIC Notification Risk
Educational Trust Coverage
EPFDesk Compliance Support for Dharashiv
Piece-Rate Wage Structuring
Sugar Industry Contractor Governance
ESIC Registration & Defence
RO Aurangabad Audit Representation
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Courts and EPFO consistently hold that piece-rate earnings are part of basic wages if they form the primary earning component. PF must be paid on total piece-rate income.
Yes, if the area is notified and the mill employs 10 or more workers. Dal Mills are factories and ESIC compliance is mandatory in notified zones.
Yes. The Bombay High Court confirmed that Retention Allowance (retaining fee) is PF-eligible and must be contributed monthly.
Dharashiv (Osmanabad) falls under the Regional Office Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), which handles all audits and litigation for Marathwada.