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## Report on Amendment to Employee Provident Fund Scheme, 1952 - Reconstitution of Regional Committee for Haryana **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification amending the previously published constitution of the Regional Committee for the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) in Haryana. The amendment, approved by the Chairman of the Central Board of Trustees, primarily involves changes to the designated officeholders representing the State Government on the committee. The core purpose of the amendment is to update the composition of the committee to reflect changes in personnel holding key administrative positions within the Haryana government. This report outlines the specific changes, their likely rationale, and the potential impact on the EPF scheme's administration in Haryana. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview and analysis of a government notification pertaining to an amendment of the Employees Provident Funds Scheme, 1952. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification published in the Gazette of India: Extraordinary, focusing on the changes made to the Regional Committee Employees Provident Fund for the State of Haryana. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Amendment to:** Employees Provident Funds Scheme 1952, specifically related to the reconstitution of the Regional Committee for the State of Haryana. * **Core Objective(s):** To ensure the Regional Committee for the EPF in Haryana is appropriately constituted with representatives from key governmental positions, maintaining effective governance and administration of the EPF scheme at the regional level. This is inferred from the need for the amendment to update member details. **4. Background and Rationale:** This notification amends a previous notification regarding the Regional Committee Employees Provident Fund for the State of Haryana, issued on February 20, 2020. The reason for this specific amendment appears to be personnel changes within the Haryana State Government. The amendment updates the individuals holding specific designated positions on the committee, namely the Additional Chief Secretary and the Additional Labour Commissioner. This suggests a need to keep the committee's composition current and aligned with the current state government structure, thereby ensuring continued functionality and decision-making capacity. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification introduces changes to the composition of the Regional Committee. Specifically, the following substitutions are made: * **Original Entry (Sl. No. 1):** An unnamed individual holding the position of "Additional Chief Secretary" was replaced by the current "Additional Chief Secretary". * **Original Entry (Sl. No. 3):** An unnamed individual holding the position of "Additional Labour Commissioner" was replaced by the current "Additional Labour Commissioner". **Impact of Changes:** The direct impact of these changes is to update the membership of the Regional Committee to reflect current personnel holding the specified positions. This ensures that the committee's decision-making processes are informed by the perspectives and expertise of the current officeholders. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The direct target audience and stakeholders include: * **The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO):** As the body responsible for administering the EPF scheme. * **The Regional Committee Employees Provident Fund for the State of Haryana:** As its composition is being directly altered. * **The State Government of Haryana:** Specifically, the Labour Department and relevant administrative personnel. * **Employees and Employers in Haryana covered under the EPF scheme:** As the committee's decisions ultimately affect the management and administration of their provident fund. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Central Board of Trustees Employees Provident Fund, specifically the Chairman, approved the amendment. The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is responsible for implementing the changes. * **Timelines or procedures:** The amendment is stated to come into force with immediate effect. The implementation likely involves updating the committee's membership records and informing all relevant parties of the changes. The Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi110054, are responsible for publishing and uploading the notification. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of these changes is to maintain the smooth functioning and effective decision-making of the Regional Committee. By ensuring that the committee comprises the appropriate government representatives, the EPF scheme's administration in Haryana can continue without disruption. The amendment ensures that the committee's composition accurately reflects the current state government structure. **9. Conclusion:** The notification details an amendment to the constitution of the Regional Committee for the Employees Provident Fund in Haryana, primarily involving changes to the designated representatives from the State Government. This amendment is essential for maintaining the proper governance and operational efficiency of the EPF scheme at the regional level, ensuring that key decision-making roles are filled by the current individuals holding relevant government positions. This notification highlights the ongoing need for adjustments to ensure the proper functioning of the EPF scheme.

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