Can a company deduct provident fund from salary without providing account number of respective Pf number?

In India, employers are required to deduct provident fund (PF) from their employees' salaries and deposit the same into the respective PF accounts. The employer is responsible for providing the account number of the PF account to the employee, as this is necessary for the employee to access their PF account and track their contributions.

If a company deducts provident fund from an employee's salary without providing the account number, it is a violation of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. The employee can file a complaint with the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in this regard, and the employer may be liable for penalties and other legal consequences.

It is important for companies to comply with the provisions of the EPF Act and ensure that they provide their employees with all the necessary information related to their PF accounts, including the account number. This helps to ensure the transparency and accountability of the PF system and safeguards the interests of the employees.