Question : EXPLOITATION OF WORKERS BY EPFO

(a) whether the Government has received complaints regarding alleged harassment/exploitation of labourers by officers/employees of Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from various parts of the country including Madhya Pradesh during the last three years and the current year;

(b) if so, the details thereof State-wise and year-wise; and

(c) the action taken by the Government on the said complaints?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH)

(a) Yes, Madam.

(b) The details are at Annexure-I

(c) All such complaints are investigated and action as provided under the EPF (staff) Classification, Control & Appeal Rules 1971 have been taken against officials found guilty of misconduct. Further, guidelines for streamlining of procedure are issued from time to time.