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

[amp_mcq option1=”the State Government” option2=”the State Government in consultation with the Central Government” option3=”the Central Provident Fund Commissioner” option4=”the Central Government” correct=”option4″]

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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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