Confused About EPF Deductions and Form 11? Seeking Clarity on Provident Fund Rules

I have newly joined an IT consultancy where PF is not being deducted, and I am getting paid based on amounts above Rs. 6000. I just learned about Form 11 under the EPF Act. Is it necessary for me to fill out Form 11? Additionally, my company has still not enforced the EPF laws. Please clarify whether I should fill out Form 16 or not.

If your company is not covered under the EPF Act, you will not receive the benefits of EPF and EPS. Your company will be covered under the EPF Act only if it fulfills the conditions mentioned in the Act for the coverage of establishments. You need to clarify with your company whether it is coverable under the EPF Act. If it is, then you should find out why it is not implementing the provisions of the Act. If it is not, the question of you receiving EPF benefits does not arise.

Your query is vague and contradictory. I think you have some things mixed up. I assume that your company is not deducting and depositing PF. If they have more than 19 employees, then PF is required to be deducted and paid. However, any employee who is getting a starting salary of more than ₹6,500 per month (basic + DA) and who does not have an existing PF account can be exempt. For that, the employee has to apply to the company for exemption. The application is in Form 11.

Since your employer does not want to be burdened with PF, they are making all employees apply for exemption. If the above situation is correct, you do not have an option but to fill out Form 11. Else you may quickly find yourself looking for another job. However, do not fill out the form if you have an existing PF account from a previous employer.