Is PF Deduction Applicable On Mess Allowance / Canteen Allowance?

kiroha1975@gmail.com
Hello,
Want to know, is PF deduction applicable on Mess Allowance / Canteen Allowance.
One of my friend working in same area has suggested to change me text Mess Allowance to Other Allowance.
Is this appropriate, Please advice.
Regards,
Kiroha
Srinath Sai Ram
Dear KIroha, Please peruse the Judgement on your query
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yudhbir_singh
Mess, Fooding or Tiffin allowance are part of Basic Wages, hence PF is applicable on such allowance. Pl do not pay any amount under the head 'Other Allowance' .
kiroha1975@gmail.com
Thanks Srinath,
Thanks Yudhbir,
Any specific reason for not paying amount under head 'Other Allowance'
Regards,
Kiroha
sensharma1959
Dear Friends
Kindly see my article on S.2(b) EPF Act whic I feel would clarify what all are covered under Basic Wages under EPF Act
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azim_1607@yahoo.com
Appreciate Mr , Sensharma for the collection of Judgment. Keep it up
Shanti paswan
Workar are not ready to deduct their pf in such case what we should do. Any suggestions
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