Dear All,
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I have a query regarding PF contributions: do special allowances count when calculating PF? Please clarify if PF is calculated based on Basic + DA + SA or only on Basic + DA.
I understand that PF contribution is mandatory on Basic + DA + SA. However, it is not mandatory if the basic salary exceeds 6500.
Our organization has decided to make PF contributions non-mandatory for all staff with a basic salary exceeding 6500 starting this fiscal year. If we have already deducted PF from staff whose basic was more than 6500, and management now wishes to make PF contributions optional, can we stop the deductions mid-year without raising concerns from the PF department regarding sudden stops in contributions?
I would appreciate input from HR and compliance professionals on PF calculation.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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2Hope you are doing well.
I have a query regarding PF contributions: do special allowances count when calculating PF? Please clarify if PF is calculated based on Basic + DA + SA or only on Basic + DA.
I understand that PF contribution is mandatory on Basic + DA + SA. However, it is not mandatory if the basic salary exceeds 6500.
Our organization has decided to make PF contributions non-mandatory for all staff with a basic salary exceeding 6500 starting this fiscal year. If we have already deducted PF from staff whose basic was more than 6500, and management now wishes to make PF contributions optional, can we stop the deductions mid-year without raising concerns from the PF department regarding sudden stops in contributions?
I would appreciate input from HR and compliance professionals on PF calculation.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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Special allowance paid to all employees in general as a component of salary will be treated as part of statutory salary for the purpose of PF contribution whereas if it is paid to a particular employee or a particular category of employees taking into consideration the special skill required to perform the job will be treated as such as special allowance.
The Madras High Court in R Ramanathan Chettiar Jewellers, Madurai vs. Regional PF Commissioner, Madurai – 1988 (ii) LLJ 045, has pointed out that a payment which is not of a regular nature and is paid purely in the discretion of the management, would not be available for PF contribution. In Associated Cement Company Ltd. and Ors. v. R.M. Gandhi, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Gujarat(1995-III-LLJ(Suppl.)-368), it has been held that ad hoc payments made to ‘eligible employees and not to all employees’ under agreement does not form part of basic wages for PF contribution.
Though it is optional for an employee whose salary (PF qualifying salary) at the time of joining the establishment exceeds Rs 6500 to become member, an employee once covered should continue his membership so long as he is in employment. Therefore, if you have given coverage to those whose salary exceeded Rs 6500, you should continue the coverage and you cannot stop it even if the employees give their consent to stop it. Certainly, the employer can restrict his contribution to 12% of Rs 6500 even at a later stage. The employer who has been contributing on the total salary of employee which was higher than Rs 6500 can restrict it to Rs 6500 at a later stage as is decided by the Apex Court in Marathwada Gramin Bank Karmachari Sangahatana and another Vs Management of Marathwada Gramin Bank and others(SC 2011 LLR 1130)
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Madhu.T.K
From India, Kannur
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The Madras High Court in R Ramanathan Chettiar Jewellers, Madurai vs. Regional PF Commissioner, Madurai – 1988 (ii) LLJ 045, has pointed out that a payment which is not of a regular nature and is paid purely in the discretion of the management, would not be available for PF contribution. In Associated Cement Company Ltd. and Ors. v. R.M. Gandhi, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Gujarat(1995-III-LLJ(Suppl.)-368), it has been held that ad hoc payments made to ‘eligible employees and not to all employees’ under agreement does not form part of basic wages for PF contribution.
Though it is optional for an employee whose salary (PF qualifying salary) at the time of joining the establishment exceeds Rs 6500 to become member, an employee once covered should continue his membership so long as he is in employment. Therefore, if you have given coverage to those whose salary exceeded Rs 6500, you should continue the coverage and you cannot stop it even if the employees give their consent to stop it. Certainly, the employer can restrict his contribution to 12% of Rs 6500 even at a later stage. The employer who has been contributing on the total salary of employee which was higher than Rs 6500 can restrict it to Rs 6500 at a later stage as is decided by the Apex Court in Marathwada Gramin Bank Karmachari Sangahatana and another Vs Management of Marathwada Gramin Bank and others(SC 2011 LLR 1130)
Regards,
Madhu.T.K
From India, Kannur
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No need to add a special allowance for PF contribution. If the minimum wage is Rs. 6500, we should include components like CCA, Conveyance, and other allowances. If the total of Basic+DA reaches Rs. 6500, we do not need to include any other allowances.
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dear sir what is difference between esi & pf how many register have to maintain in pf how to calculate bonus
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Dear, PFA the 1 case study & 1 scan copy from PF book which will help you understand the impact. Regards, Zameer Ansari.
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Dear Zameer Ansari ji,
The case you have highlighted is a Madras High Court case. Apparently, the query raised by Shri. Milind Kamble seems to be from Mumbai, Maharashtra. In Maharashtra, special allowance denotes Cost of Living Allowance, i.e., dearness allowance. It is suggested to change the nomenclature of Special Allowance to something else, such as City Compensation Allowance, or any other allowance.
Thanks and regards,
Keshav Korgaonkar
[Shantadurgaent.com](http://www.shantadurgaent.com) - Insurance Advisors, Corporate Advisors, Legal Advice, Wage and Salary, Labour Compliance Audit, SSI Registration, NOC from
From India, Mumbai
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The case you have highlighted is a Madras High Court case. Apparently, the query raised by Shri. Milind Kamble seems to be from Mumbai, Maharashtra. In Maharashtra, special allowance denotes Cost of Living Allowance, i.e., dearness allowance. It is suggested to change the nomenclature of Special Allowance to something else, such as City Compensation Allowance, or any other allowance.
Thanks and regards,
Keshav Korgaonkar
[Shantadurgaent.com](http://www.shantadurgaent.com) - Insurance Advisors, Corporate Advisors, Legal Advice, Wage and Salary, Labour Compliance Audit, SSI Registration, NOC from
From India, Mumbai
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Hi,
I would like to thank those who have provided me with their input on PF. Last week, we had a PF inspection. I would like to know if we receive a copy of the PF inspection report from the PF authority once the inspection is closed.
We have been informed that we will not be given an acknowledgment copy of the PF inspection. They will only show us the copy.
Please reply.
From India, Mumbai
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I would like to thank those who have provided me with their input on PF. Last week, we had a PF inspection. I would like to know if we receive a copy of the PF inspection report from the PF authority once the inspection is closed.
We have been informed that we will not be given an acknowledgment copy of the PF inspection. They will only show us the copy.
Please reply.
From India, Mumbai
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Please, can anyone tell me if I have two employees:
1st with a gross salary of $6000
2nd with a gross salary of $9000
What will be their salary breakdowns, and on what amount will their PF be deducted according to the new slab of $15000?
From India, Bangalore
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1st with a gross salary of $6000
2nd with a gross salary of $9000
What will be their salary breakdowns, and on what amount will their PF be deducted according to the new slab of $15000?
From India, Bangalore
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EPF UAN based up lode, employees left service which Coolum mention.
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