Are Voucher Payment Employees Cover Under PF & ESI Act?

Dear Seniors,

In my organization, we have engaged 13 manpower for roles such as Prist, Temple Sweeper, and other support services for over 10 years. Due to a lack of knowledge, my previous officer only deducted their ESI, and their wages were paid by the organization through a voucher payment system.

I am seeking guidance on how to rectify this issue and understand the potential legal consequences. Your suggestions and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

What is the issue actually? You have been paying 13 employees by vouchers after deducting ESI. Yes, what is wrong with it? You continue to pay it until you make a system of paying salary through the bank. Once you are ready with the bank accounts of all the workers, you stop this present system and switch over to the payment through the bank.