Malik Sir is right.
Understand basic concept - pf is deducted from salary, paying in lieu of notice period is not salary it is compensation (liquidated damages) for breach of contract(various legal judgement are available on this). For compensation PF will not come in picture.
Example:1) If employer terminate the contract of employment and pay salary in lieu of notice period(do not give notice period) to employee then amount paid to employee is compensation and PF will not be deducted.
2) If employer terminate the contract of employment and give proper notice period to employee and while notice period salary given to employee then PF will be deducted.
Sr. pls Correct me if I am wrong.
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