Provident Fund benefits
Purpose: To provide a lump
sum amount to the employee at the time of retirement or permanent disability.
• The
contribution which shall be paid by the employer to the Fund shall be 12% of
the basic wages and dearness allowance.
• The
employee’s contribution shall be equal to the contribution payable by the
employer in respect of him and may, if any employee so desires, be an amount
exceeding 12% of his basic wages and
dearness allowance
• The
employer shall not be under an obligation to pay any contribution over and
above his contribution payable.