Question : EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND



(a) the unclaimed amount deposited in Employees` Provident Fund;

(b) whether the Government have formulated any Scheme to distribute this deposit to thier legal heirs;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT ( SHRI MUNI LALL )

(a): Rs. 108.88 crore.

(b) to (d): The Provident Fund amount together with due interest is paid as and when claims are submitted by the member/legal heir as per the Scheme framed under the Employees` Provident Funds & Misc. Provisions Act. The Regional Provident Fund Commissioners have been given instructions to give wide publicity including sending communications to the concerned establishments and trade unions asking them to trace and help the members/legal heirs to get their P.F. dues.