Question : EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND



(a) the number of institutions against which inquiry was conducted by the office of the Commissioner Employees-Provident Fund Rajasthan alongwith the outcome thereof; and

(b) the number of cities of Rajasthan wherein the investigation was conducted alongwith the names of the officers conducting investigation?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a) & (b): During 1999-2000 there were 523 inquiries initiated under Section 7-A of the EPF & MP Act, 1952 in various Sub Regional and Regional Offices located at Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota and Udaipur. According to available information 393 cases were finalised and dues determined. The inquiries under Section 7-A are of judicial nature and are conducted by APFC/RPFC appointed for the purpose from time to time. During 1999-2000. Shri J.K. Koli was incharge of Regional EPF Office, Rajasthan.