Question : EPF OF HUDA EMPLOYEES

(a) whether the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) is defaulter in depositing the amount of EPF of their employees with the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Karnal;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) the extent of EPF of HUDA employees that has not been deposited with the Employees Provident Fund Organization so far;

(d) whether any deadlock for depositing the amount of EPF of their employees of HUDA has been announced by the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Karnal to the authority of HUDA; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government to ensure prompt payment of EPF savings to the retiring employees of HUDA?

MINISTER OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI K. CHANDRASEKHAR RAO)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b): The establishment has been granted exclusion from the Employees` Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. However, due to non-submission of necessary details the transfer of funds has not taken place.

(c): An amount of Rs. 30.87 crores assessed as dues towards contribution and damages is to be paid by HUDA to the Employees` Provident Fund Organization.

(d): Notice for depositing the amount has already been issued by the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Karnal to the HUDA.

(e): Claims received from outgoing employees of HUDA as on 31.3.2005 are being settled by Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Karnal. No claims are pending as on date.