Is It Right to Change Mess Allowance to Other Allowance for PF Deductions?

kiroha1975@gmail.com
Hello,

I want to know, is PF deduction applicable on Mess Allowance/Canteen Allowance. One of my friends working in the same area has suggested changing my text from Mess Allowance to Other Allowance. Is this appropriate? Please advise.

Regards,
Kiroha
Srinath Sai Ram
Dear Kiroha,

Please peruse the judgment on your query.
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yudhbir_singh
Mess, fooding, or tiffin allowance are part of Basic Wages; hence, PF is applicable to such allowances. Please do not pay any amount under the head 'Other Allowance'.
kiroha1975@gmail.com
Hi Srinath,

Thank you for your response.

I noticed that the amount under the 'Other Allowance' category has not been paid. Could you please clarify the reason for this?

Thank you.
Regards,
Kiroha
sensharma1959
Dear Friends,

Kindly see my article on Section 2(b) of the EPF Act, which I feel would clarify what is covered under Basic Wages under the EPF Act.
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Shanti paswan
Workers are not ready to deduct their PF in such a case. What should we do? Any suggestions?
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