Provident fund act
A RADHAKRISHNA
(Querist) 02 May 2009
This query is : Resolved
Under the PF Act, the principal employer is liable for deducting and remitting the PF contributions of not only its employees but also that of contract labour. Is this applicable even when the contractor engaged by him does not deploy more than 20 persons and is not covered under Act for registration and for obtaining PF code. If that is the case, where will the PE will deposit the contributions of contract labour where PE is an exempted establishment. What remedies are available.
A V Vishal
(Expert) 02 May 2009
No the act applies even if the contractor has got less than 20 employees
A V Vishal
(Expert) 03 May 2009
Dear Mr Rao:
Can you please cite the relevant section.
A V Vishal
(Expert) 05 May 2009
Dear friends,
Eligibility to Membership:
a) Employees' Provident Fund Scheme:
Every employee (including part-time workers and those employed by or through contractors) shall be entitled to become a member of the Scheme from the date of joining the factory or the other establishment. (Para 26)
