Supreme Court allows petitioner to approach Centre on timely revision of EPFO wage ceiling
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Why in news
The Supreme Court allowed petitioner Naveen Prakash Nautiyal to represent to the Centre for a timely revision of the EPFO wage ceiling, which currently excludes many workers from benefits.
Background
The petitioner argued that the current EPFO wage ceiling of ₹15,000 per month is inconsistent with minimum wages set by the Central Government and various states. The Supreme Court granted a two-week window for the submission of the representation.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCurrent EPFO wage ceiling: ₹15,000 per month
- BodyEPFO: Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
- PostNaveen Prakash Nautiyal: Petitioner seeking wage ceiling revision
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of the current EPFO wage ceiling on the social security coverage of India's informal and low-wage workforce.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Coverage gap: Exclusion of workers earning above ₹15,000 from statutory provident fund benefits
- Wage disparity: Inconsistency between EPFO ceiling and state/central minimum wage mandates
- Social security expansion: Need for universalizing social security to align with evolving labor demographics
Keywords: Social Security · Wage Ceiling · Informal Economy · Statutory Benefits · Labor Welfare
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