With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements:
1. All casual workers are entitled for Employees Provident Fund coverage.
2. All casual workers are entitled for regular working hours and overtime payment.
3. The government can by a notification specify that an establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its bank account.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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UPSC Prelims

2021 • 10 Oct, 2021 • Paper-1

With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements:
1. All casual workers are entitled for Employees Provident Fund coverage.
2. All casual workers are entitled for regular working hours and overtime payment.
3. The government can by a notification specify that an establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its bank account.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Correct Answer

2 and 3 only

EPF Applicability Analysis: The Employees' Provident Fund coverage generally applies to establishments employing 20 or more individuals. Because of this thresho......

💡 Analysis & Explanation

EPF Applicability Analysis ▼

The Employees' Provident Fund coverage generally applies to establishments employing 20 or more individuals. Because of this threshold and other operational criteria, not absolutely "all" casual workers automatically receive this coverage. Therefore, the first statement is incorrect.

Labour Rights and Protections ▼

Under Indian labour regulations, including the Minimum Wages Act, casual and temporary workers are legally entitled to fixed regular working hours and must receive overtime payment if they exceed these standard hours. This makes the second statement correct.

Wage Disbursement Norms ▼

According to the Payment of Wages (Amendment) Act, the appropriate government authority can mandate, via notification, that specific industrial establishments pay their workers exclusively through electronic modes or bank accounts to promote financial transparency. Thus, the third statement is correct.

Conclusion ▼

Statements 2 and 3 are valid.

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