The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Central Board under the Employee

The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Central Board under the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 are to be appointed by

the State Government

the State Government in consultation with the Central Government

the Central Provident Fund Commissioner

the Central Government

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2019

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Option D is correct. Section 5(1) of the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 states that the Central Government shall constitute a Central Board of Trustees. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of this Central Board are appointed by the Central Government.

– The Central Board of Trustees manages the Provident Fund, Pension Fund, and Deposit Linked Insurance Fund established under the Act.
– The power to constitute the Board and appoint its key office bearers lies with the Central Government.

– The Central Board is a tripartite body with representatives from the government (Central and State), employers, and employees.
– The Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC) is the chief executive officer of the Central Board and is also appointed by the Central Government.

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