Date: 2021-06-16Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Right of Children to free and compulsory Education - Provision of Transport/Escort Facilities to children in the Academic Year 2021-2022
**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated June 10, 2020, republishes an order from the Government of India, dated February 12, 2020. This order establishes a Regional Committee for the State of Tamil Nadu under the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme 1952. The notification takes effect immediately and outlines the composition of the committee.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Committee Establishment:** A Regional Committee for Tamil Nadu is established under the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme 1952.
* **Committee Composition:**
* The committee comprises members from the government, employers, and employees' representatives.
* Specific individuals and their designations are listed as members, including the Principal Secretary to Government, Labour and Employment Department, the Commissioner of Labour, and representatives from various organizations.
* **Term of Office:**
* The term of office for the Chairman and each member is three years, starting from the date of notification in the Official Gazette.
* Members continue to hold office until their successor is appointed and notified in the Gazette.
* **Role of Additional CPFC:** The Additional Central Provident Fund Commissioner in-charge of the State of Tamil Nadu will serve as the Secretary of the Regional Committee.
* **Immediate Effect:** The order comes into force with immediate effect.
**Impact Analysis**
**Labour and Employment Department:**
* **Impact:** The Department is now represented on the Regional Committee, enabling its participation in discussions and decisions related to the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme.
* **Action Required:** The Principal Secretary, Labour and Employment Department needs to participate in the committee's activities.
**Employees:**
* **Impact:** Employees, through their representatives, will have a voice in matters related to the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme in the state.
* **Action Required:** Employee representatives need to actively participate in committee meetings and advocate for the interests of employees.
**Employers:**
* **Impact:** Employers, through their representatives, will participate in discussions and decisions affecting the administration of the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme.
* **Action Required:** Employer representatives need to actively participate in committee meetings and ensure compliance with the scheme's provisions.
**Central Provident Fund Commissioner:**
* **Impact:** Accountable for the effective functioning of the Regional Committee and ensuring adherence to the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme.
* **Action Required:** Monitor the activities of the Regional Committee and address any issues or concerns that may arise.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu: The state to which the order applies
Labour and Employment Department: The department responsible for the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation in Tamil Nadu
Employees' Provident Funds Scheme 1952: Scheme under which a Regional Committee of the State of Tamil Nadu is being constituted
Regional Committee of the State of Tamil Nadu: Committee being set up by the Central Board of Trustees, (EPF)