{"id":50353,"date":"2022-10-27T14:56:43","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T09:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=50353"},"modified":"2022-11-15T13:52:43","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T08:22:43","slug":"clra-half-yearly-return-timeline-form-and-procedure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/clra-half-yearly-return-timeline-form-and-procedure\/","title":{"rendered":"CLRA Half Yearly Return- Timeline, Form, and Procedure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Filing of CLRA Half Yearly\nReturn has been made mandatory under the BOCW Act. As per the legislation, the\ncontractor is required to file the <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/clra-registration-and-licensing\">CLRA<\/a><\/strong> half yearly\nreturn with the respective authority within 30 days from the close of the\nhalf-year. Form XXIV is used for the purpose of filing the half-yearly return.\nIt also serves as a declaration that provides a multitude of information like\nhow many workers are active on the site, what types of amenities have been\nprovided to the labourers, wages paid by the contractor, and so forth. By mandating\nthe filing of CLRA half yearly returns, the authority reinforces transparency\nin the contractor business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/clra-half-yearly-return-timeline-form-and-procedure\/#What_does_the_term_half_yearly_imply\" >What does the term half\nyearly imply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/clra-half-yearly-return-timeline-form-and-procedure\/#Benefits_of_filling_out_CLRA_half_yearly_return_on_time\" >Benefits of filling out CLRA half yearly return on time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/clra-half-yearly-return-timeline-form-and-procedure\/#Key_Details_to_be_Filled_by_Contractors_in_Form_XXIV\" >Key Details to be Filled by\nContractors in Form XXIV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/clra-half-yearly-return-timeline-form-and-procedure\/#Online_procedure_for_filing_CLRA_half_yearly_returns\" >Online procedure for filing\nCLRA half yearly returns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/clra-half-yearly-return-timeline-form-and-procedure\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_the_term_half_yearly_imply\"><\/span><strong>What does the term half\nyearly imply? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The term Half year\nunder the Act implies a period of six months starting from 1st Jan and 1st July\nof every year. A contractor needs to keep this duration in mind for return\nfiling purposes. Any negligence in the context can lead to delayed filing,\nwhich will be subjected to monetary penalties as mentioned under the Act. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_filling_out_CLRA_half_yearly_return_on_time\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of filling out CLRA half yearly return on time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the\nbenefits of filing CLRA Half Yearly Return on time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Improve the credibility of the contractor over time<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although return filing\nis tedious and mandatory, it helps contractors earn some much-needed\ncredibility to sustain in the business. After all, tax-abiding firms have a\nbetter chance to thrive in their domain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Ensure access to tax exemption and government schemes<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Contractor firms that\nnever miss out on return filing gradually become eligible for tax exemption and\ngovernment schemes that stimulate their growth many folds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Access to loans becomes easier<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most new contractor\nfirms have trouble securing credit from banks to amplify their growth. Being\nconsistent on return filing strengthens creditworthiness over time, which is\nvital to secure much-needed financial bolsters from mainstream banks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Details_to_be_Filled_by_Contractors_in_Form_XXIV\"><\/span><strong>Key Details to be Filled by\nContractors in Form XXIV <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are some key details required by\nContractors in Form XXIV:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Contractor\u2019s name and address<\/li><li>Contract\u2019s duration<\/li><li>Active days of working served by the\ncontractor&#8217;s establishment during the Half-year <\/li><li>The maximum number of labourers employed on any\nspecific day during the half-year. This detail should be provided\ngender-wise.&nbsp; <\/li><li>Working days served by the employed labourers<\/li><li>Wages paid to the labourers (gender-wise) <\/li><li>Wage deduction by the contractor, if any <\/li><li>Declaration whether the amenities like Creches,\nCanteen, First-aid, and Drinking water provided have been provided by the\ncontractor or not. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_procedure_for_filing_CLRA_half_yearly_returns\"><\/span><strong>Online procedure for filing\nCLRA half yearly returns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is the online procedure for filing\nCLRA Half Yearly Returns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Visit the \u201c<strong>Sharamsuvida<\/strong>\u201d<sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/shramsuvidha.gov.in\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> portal and\ncomplete the login formalities <\/li><li>From the dashboard on the left, tap on the \u201cCLC\nAnnual Return\u201d<\/li><li>A list of the establishment(s) shall be\nprompted on your screen<\/li><li>Select your establishment and year of filing <\/li><li>Select the applicable Act(s) from these: The\nContract Labour Act, The Minimum Wages Act, The Payment of Wages Act, 1956, the\nBOCW Act, etc<\/li><li>Select whether you want to fetch data from\nprevious returns or fill in new information <\/li><li>Click Save to open the new window comprising\ne-form <\/li><li>Fill out the general info about the\nestablishment and the owner, such as LIN, name, and address<\/li><li><strong><em>Scroll down to fill in the mandatory\ninformation as shown below: <\/em><\/strong><strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Number of working days during the year<\/li><li>Number of men-days during the year <\/li><li>Daily work hour <\/li><li>Days of weekly holiday <\/li><li>Number of shifts<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10. Once done, click on the \u201csave draft\u201d\nbutton. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; 11. On the next window, add the wage rate\nand Number of contract workers (gender and age-wise). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12. Next, add the mode of payment provided\nto the workers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp; 13. Enter the number of workers who were\naccorded leave with wages during the year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp; 14. Proceed to the next part to provide\ndetails of various welfare amenities accorded under the statutory schemes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; 15. Add the maximum number of persons\nemployed on any day during the year (gender and age-wise) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp; 16. Hover over the table to select the\napplicable Act. Once done, add the registration number corresponding to the\nchosen Act. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17. Add the bonus details provided to the\nworkers (if any)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 18. Click Save Draft to proceed further. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp; 19. The portal will ask you to authenticate\nthe e-form via digital signature. To do so, download and run an application\ncalled \u201cMicrosoft Smart Card Provider\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;20.\nOnce the application prompts on your screen, enter your valid DSC pin\/passcode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 21. Click the OK tab to file the CLRA half yearly\nreturn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Late or non-filing of the CLRA half yearly returns can result in severe monetary penalties, as mentioned under governing legislation. So, it would be wise to file a return before the deadline arrives. The timely filing would add to the creditworthiness of the contractor. Although return filing is tedious and mandatory, it helps contractors earn some much-needed credibility to sustain in the business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read Our Article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/key-highlights-of-the-clra-act\/\">Key Highlights of the CLRA Act<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Filing of CLRA Half Yearly Return has been made mandatory under the BOCW Act. As per the legislation, the contractor is required to file the CLRA half yearly return with the respective authority within 30 days from the close of the half-year. Form XXIV is used for the purpose of filing the half-yearly return. It [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":50354,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2386],"tags":[2806],"acf":{"service_id":"580"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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