if a contractor ran by clearing his account and payment without submitting his esi and pf challans.then as a principal employer , what a company should do?
From India, Ponda
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From India, Ponda
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Dear,
With what understanding have you cleared his account? You must be knowing better than us. If the contractor fails to deposit the ESI & PF, then you must be aware that as the principal employer, you are required to deposit the amount and recover it from the contractor's bills or security deposited with you. If none of these options are available, then file a civil case for its recovery. Opinion submitted as requested.
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R.N.Khola
(Labour Law & Legal Consultants)
From India, Delhi
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422With what understanding have you cleared his account? You must be knowing better than us. If the contractor fails to deposit the ESI & PF, then you must be aware that as the principal employer, you are required to deposit the amount and recover it from the contractor's bills or security deposited with you. If none of these options are available, then file a civil case for its recovery. Opinion submitted as requested.
Regards,
R.N.Khola
(Labour Law & Legal Consultants)
From India, Delhi
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as a pricipal employer you are liable to pay, if the contractor has run away see that he is found out or else the company has to pay for the same
From India, Bangalore
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Hey S_dkim,
A common issue with all contractors... they are unreliable. Nevertheless, as per labor laws, the principal employer is liable for all costs, and you should consult a good labor consultant to get things in order.
Also, if you have the contractor's contact information, you can lodge a complaint with the labor office. Although it's unlikely they will take immediate action, I suggest you still do so.
Regards,
Ukmitra
From Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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A common issue with all contractors... they are unreliable. Nevertheless, as per labor laws, the principal employer is liable for all costs, and you should consult a good labor consultant to get things in order.
Also, if you have the contractor's contact information, you can lodge a complaint with the labor office. Although it's unlikely they will take immediate action, I suggest you still do so.
Regards,
Ukmitra
From Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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dear mr khola has given right suggestion ,you are bound to pay to authorites. if you can recover well and good but you are liable to pay. regards js malik
From India, Delhi
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From India, Delhi
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first of all, not to sanction / pass the bill for him until he submits the last month’s esi / pf challan to you. always ensure for payment to the contract workers before you. rgds youva
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Dear Stalwarts,
Good to note this point. My question is when PF/ESI challan, along with the current bill, how to ensure the Contractor is remitted such an amount for his persons employed, particularly in my Factory? Look forward to your clarification, please.
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Sundararaman
HEAD HR & Admn in a Pvt Ltd. (Engg Mfg Unit in Tamil Nadu)
From India, Madras
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Good to note this point. My question is when PF/ESI challan, along with the current bill, how to ensure the Contractor is remitted such an amount for his persons employed, particularly in my Factory? Look forward to your clarification, please.
Best Regards,
Sundararaman
HEAD HR & Admn in a Pvt Ltd. (Engg Mfg Unit in Tamil Nadu)
From India, Madras
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as a principal employer u have to pay to the authorities.later when settling dues of the contractor u can adjust the same through sd and pending running bills.
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Dear [Name],
As your company is the principal employer, the agreements drawn between your company and the contractor should be very clear on these statutory issues. You are also advised to collect the copies of Registration Certificates, i.e., relating to PF, ESI, PT, etc., and keep them for records. This will confirm that you have engaged a registered contractor in all matters relating to statutory issues.
By and large, the ultimate onus lies on the principal employer to discharge all such liabilities if notices are issued to contractors and they do not pay. One of the best practices some companies follow is to deduct such amounts and issue drafts favoring statutes, depositing them on behalf of the contractors.
I hope this clarifies your doubts. For any further queries, you are most welcome to ask.
Thank you.
Sincerely
From India, Hyderabad
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As your company is the principal employer, the agreements drawn between your company and the contractor should be very clear on these statutory issues. You are also advised to collect the copies of Registration Certificates, i.e., relating to PF, ESI, PT, etc., and keep them for records. This will confirm that you have engaged a registered contractor in all matters relating to statutory issues.
By and large, the ultimate onus lies on the principal employer to discharge all such liabilities if notices are issued to contractors and they do not pay. One of the best practices some companies follow is to deduct such amounts and issue drafts favoring statutes, depositing them on behalf of the contractors.
I hope this clarifies your doubts. For any further queries, you are most welcome to ask.
Thank you.
Sincerely
From India, Hyderabad
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Dear Sundar1959,
First, it's a pain in the *** to deal with these labor officers. Sorry to say, but sometimes it's just difficult to get work done from them. If you don't have the challans, we must demand them from the contractor who is duty-bound to provide all challans of deposits with ESIS and PF offices. If you are not getting the challans, chances are they are defaulting, and as the principal owner, you will have to bear the brunt.
The best solution is to engage a good labor consultant. Their charges are minimal, and we get our work done faster.
Best of luck,
ukmitra
From Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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First, it's a pain in the *** to deal with these labor officers. Sorry to say, but sometimes it's just difficult to get work done from them. If you don't have the challans, we must demand them from the contractor who is duty-bound to provide all challans of deposits with ESIS and PF offices. If you are not getting the challans, chances are they are defaulting, and as the principal owner, you will have to bear the brunt.
The best solution is to engage a good labor consultant. Their charges are minimal, and we get our work done faster.
Best of luck,
ukmitra
From Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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