(a) whether EPF arrears amounting to Rs.2200 crores are locked up in litigation against the defaulting employers;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(c) whether the Government propose to launch an Amnesty Scheme for the defaulting employers with waiver on penalities and immunity from prosecution;
(d) if so, the details of the scheme; and
(e) by when the scheme is proposed to be announced?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)
(a): As on 31st March 2002, a sum of Rs. 801.34 crores, only, was locked up in litigation.
(b): State-wise detail will be laid on the Table of the House.
(c): The Central Board of Trustees, Employees` Provident Fund at its meeting held on 28th March 2003 has considered an Amnesty Scheme. The scheme is not yet finalized.
(d) & (e): Do not arise in view of (c) above.