In relation to section 1(3) of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, the Rajasthan High Court held in the case of Bikaner Cold Storage Co. Ltd. v. Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Ra

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In relation to section 1(3) of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, the Rajasthan High Court held in the case of Bikaner Cold Storage Co. Ltd. v. Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Rajasthan (1979) that -
(A) All types of workmen should be included for the purpose of ascertaining the strength of workmen
(B) Persons employed in the normal course of the business of the establishment should not be considered as the persons employed for the purpose of this provision
(C) Persons employed for a short duration or on account of urgent necessity which is not a regular feature of the business cannot be considered as employees.
(D) Casual workers are covered under this provision.

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (C)

Official answer key: (C).

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

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