I am confused on the definition of "Basic Salary". As per EPFO C-III/022/3(6)2014/MH dt 18.03.2014 "Basic Wages" as defined under section 2(b) of the Act means "all emoluments which are earned by an employee while on duty or on leave... in accordance with the terms of the contract of employment... but does not include "among other things - HRA, OT allowance, Bonus, Commission or any other similar allowance payable to the employee. Does this mean HRA, Conveyance, Educational allowance, Meal allowance, Medical allowance, special allowance, Flexible allowance and compensatory allowance are not part of Basic Salary?