Epf deduction liability on works contract

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Querist : Anonymous

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09 April 2017 sir as a local body we invite tenders for various development works in the city. and work is allotted to contractors they perform their function and engage temporary labour for construction, i want to know that as a principal employer (not having any direct relation with labour) are we liable to deduct EPF or to contribute for the same.. our contractor have EPF no on their name..plz suggest

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10 April 2017 As a principal employer you have to ensure EPF compliance by contractors. If they not complying you have to deduct the pf amount from the contractors bill and remit it in the pf No of contract workers.

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