Delhi BJP chief accuses ILBS of labour & PF law violations

Indian Express

2 days ago

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva has written to Central Provident Fund Commissioner Ramesh Krishnamurti alleging serious violations of labour laws and provident fund regulations at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), an autonomous institution under the Delhi government.
In a letter dated May 15, Sachdeva alleged that the employer's contribution towards provident fund (PF) at the super-speciality hospital for liver and biliary diseases is reportedly limited to only 8% of the employees' salaries, in contravention of the statutory requirement of 12%. He alleged that an equivalent amount is deducted from employees' salaries.
When asked, ILBS Director Dr S K Sarin said, 'So far, I have not received any complaint from anyone.' Sarin further said that he will look into the details as soon as he receives any official intimation.
In his letter, Sachdeva wrote, 'The specific issue relates to PF contributions being made by the institute, which, as per information received, are not in compliance with statutory requirements.'
'The salary figures submitted to the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) are shown to be lower than the actual amounts, thereby misrepresenting the contribution as compliant,' he added. This manipulation not only violates the Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, but also undermines the financial security of the employees, he further said.
'Moreover, it is alleged that these actions are taking place with the full knowledge and complicity of senior officials at the institute. Employees, most of whom are on contractual appointments, reportedly refrain from raising these issues formally due to fear of termination and other reprisals. I am also informed that these irregularities have been going on for a few years now and largely unchecked,' he said in his complaint.
Despite attempts, Sachdeva could not be contacted for a response.