Recovery of damages - failure to deposit the contribution of EPF ...

Indian Laws

March 4, 2022

Recovery of damages - failure to deposit the contribution of EPF or committed default as mandated under the provisions of the Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 - Any default or delay in the payment of EPF contribution by the employer under the Act is a sine qua non for imposition of levy of damages under Section 14B of the Act 1952 and mens rea or actus reus is not an essential element for imposing penalty/damages for breach of civil obligations/liabilities - SC

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Recovery of damages - failure to deposit the contribution of EPF ...

Indian Laws

March 4, 2022

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