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
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2019
– The power to constitute the Board and appoint its key office bearers lies with the Central Government.
– The Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC) is the chief executive officer of the Central Board and is also appointed by the Central Government.