Splitting Of Minimum Wages For PF Kept In Abeyance

Dear friends,

Please see the attached circular dated 2.12.2011 from the PF Department on the subject.

Thanks

Of course, this letter with a temporary stay of the orders would put to rest the doubts of various professionals who will have to wait for the final ruling until the judgment on SLP is out before resorting to the application of the order of the EPFO or the judgment.

An employer cannot reduce wages of employees for the purpose of payment of contributions under the Act.

Refer to case law - Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Bangalore vs. Harihar Polyfibres, 1991. IILLN 948:1992-II LLJ 761 (Kar.HC).

Kumar S.

It will be better if we maintain the status quo until the honorable court gives its final verdict on the issue.

Regards,
Nigam
Manager-Admin
RTC

What a prompt, vital, important message uploaded.
Really great and heartiest greetings to Mr. PC Agarwal. Keep up the same spirit.

Thks,
AK Sharma
Sr. Manager-Admin and HR

Dear Mr. Agarwal,

Thank you very much for the valuable information. Kindly clarify for me whether, if it's kept in abeyance, wages for PF can be split until the judgment comes. Will it be legal?

Best wishes,
Sulabh Shinghal