Government of Kerala, Labour, and Skills (E) Department have revised the variable dearness allowance for employment in Shops and Commercial establishments and employment in Computer Software Sector. As per the Notification No.P3.Pdl.1/2020/DES, the Consumer Price Index (Cost of Living Index) Numbers applicable to employees in employment under the Minimum Wages Act (Central Act XI of 1948) for the month of April 2020 are as ascertained by the Director-General of Economics & Statistics under clause (C) of Section 2 of the Act