PF & ESI Applicability - If our company awarded any contractor for some civil works

Hi, I want to know if our company awarded any contractor for some civil works and we are engaging 8 manpower from that particular contractor. So, is it compulsory to take registration under PF & ESI for the contractor? Please advice.

Thanks & Regards,
Koushal

We are covered under the Shop & Establishment Act, 1962.

Thank you.

Dear Kaushalkishor,

You need to provide some details to receive an answer. How many total workforce do you have, including those of contractors' workers? How many of these workers earn a salary less than Rs. 15,000 per month, excluding HRA? How many of these workers earn a gross income of less than Rs. 21,000 per month? Is your company covered under PF and ESI? In which state are you operating?

Thank you.