Provident fund
TEJ NARAYAN RAO
(Querist) 28 March 2013
This query is : Resolved
A contract labour is getting wages of Rs.8008/- p.m. as per Central Sphere Minimum Wages.
The contractor is deducting PF @ 12% of Rs.6500/- instead of Rs.8008/- and depositing equivalent amount in his PF Account.
Is it not a violation of extant rules?
Experts on the subject please guide.
Sudhir Kumar, Advocate
(Expert) 29 March 2013
If he so desires he cancontribute more than minimum but employer is not bound above that