Section 36, Provident Funds Act, 1925 [S17-99C]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 9 February 1925.
36. Powers of Regional Provident Fund Commissioner.—(1) The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner may, for the purpose of ascertaining whether the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder are being complied with, at all reasonable times enter any premises where the employment of persons is carried on, inspect any contribution found therein, and require the production of any record or register maintained under this Act. (2) The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner may seize any contribution in respect of which he has reason to believe that an offence under this Act has been committed. (3) The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) shall, so far as may be, apply to any search or seizure under this section.
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contribution: Section 2, Provident Funds Act, 1925 [S1787M] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "contribution" means a contribution payable in respect of a member under a Scheme
contribution: 4 more definitions.
Fund: Section 2, Provident Funds Act, 1925 [S1787M] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Fund" means the fund established under section 4
Fund: 4 more definitions.
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