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 In December 2021, who was appointed as Provident Fund Commissioner in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)?

 In December 2021, who was appointed as Provident Fund Commissioner in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)? Correct Answer ​Neelam Shammi Rao

The correct answer is ​Neelam Shammi Rao.

Key Points

  • Madhya Pradesh cadre IAS officer Neelam Shammi Rao was appointed as the Central Provident Fund Commissioner in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
  • The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) approved her name.
  • Before this, she was the Director-General (Training) in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, sent to the top post of the retirement fund body EPFO.

Additional Information

  • The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation is the statutory body under the ownership of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
  • It was first established on 4 March 1952.
  • Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 was passed by parliament in 1952.

  • Presently in 2021, the following three schemes are in operation under the Act:

    1. Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 1952
    2. Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976
    3. Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995 (replacing the Employees' Family Pension Scheme, 1971)

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Statement : Why don't you go to the court if the employer does not pay you the Provident Fund contribution?

Assumptions :
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II. It is obligatory for the employer to pay the Provident Fund contribution to the employees.
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