Which of the following emoluments earned by an employee does not fall within the definition of 'Basic Wages' under Employees' Provident Fund and Misc. Provisions Act, 1952 ?

CS Executive · Industrial, Labour & General Laws · PYQS · June 2018
Which of the following emoluments earned by an employee does not fall within the definition of 'Basic Wages' under Employees' Provident Fund and Misc. Provisions Act, 1952 ?
(A) All the emoluments which are earned by an employee while on duty or on leave or on holidays with wages in either case in accordance with the terms of the contract of employment and which are paid or payable in cash to him
(B) The cash value of any food concession
(C) Any dearness allowance, house-rent allowance, overtime allowance, bonus, commission or other similar allowance payable to the employee in respect of his employment or of work done in such employment.
(D) Any presents made by the employer

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (B)

Official answer key: (B), (C), (D).

Topics: Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

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