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CISF2020
Under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, the Central Government may authorize an employee to maintain a Provident Fund Account in relation to the establishment, upon an application made by the employer and majority of such establishment's employees provided that the number of persons employed in that establishment is not less than
- A 20
- B 50
- C 100 ✓
- D 200
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Labour & Social Security Law › Social Security (EPF/ESI)
CISF2020
The Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act does not apply to
- A any establishment registered under the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 employing less than 50 persons and working without the aid of power. ✓
- B any establishment which is a factory engaged in any industry as specified under the Act in which minimum of 20 persons are employed.
- C any other establishment employing minimum of 20 persons as specified by the Central Government.
- D all such establishments employing less than 20 persons, as specified by a notification in the Official Gazette by the Central Government after a minimum of 2 months prior notice.
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Labour & Social Security Law › Social Security (EPF/ESI)
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