Question : AMOUNT OF PF SAVED IN NATIONALISED BANKS



(a) the extent of money saved in Nationalised Banks of India as the P.F. of Labour in the year 1998 to 2000 indicating the names of banks; and

(b) the amount of interest accured on fix deposit in the current year?

Answer given by the minister


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


(a) As per the provisions of the three schemes framed under EPF & MP Act, 1952 the Statutory contributions are deposited in the State Bank of India. Total cash balance in Saving Banks Accounts of the State Bank of India under the above Schemes was as under for the year 1998 to 2000 :

As on 31st March Balance (in Rs.)
1998 389,96,58,023.98 1999 371,18,83,280.97 2000 461,53,53,398.68

(b) No investment is made in fixed deposits.