December 21st 2024.
A recent development in Bengaluru has made headlines as the Employees Provident Fund Organisation, a government body under the Ministry of Labour and Employment of the Government of India, has sought assistance from the local police in issuing an arrest warrant against former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa. According to sources, the Regional PF Commissioner-II and Recovery Officer, RO K.R. Puram Shadakshara Gopala Reddy, has written a letter to the Inspector of Pulikeshi Nagar police station in Bengaluru, requesting their help in this matter.
In his letter, Commissioner Reddy has stated that Uthappa, who is currently the Director of M/s Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd located in Indiranagar, has failed to remit the damages under Section 7A, 14B and 7 Q of the EPF and MP Act, 1952, amounting to Rs 23.36 lakh. As a result, the PF Commissioner has urged the police to execute the enclosed arrest warrant and bring Uthappa to justice.
Commissioner Reddy also highlighted the importance of the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, which was established to protect the interests of the working class, especially those who earn meagre salaries. He emphasized that the contributions made to the provident fund are crucial for their financial stability during retirement and other occasions. However, due to the non-remittance of dues by Uthappa's company, the PF accounts of many workers have been left unsettled.
In light of this, Commissioner Reddy has requested the police to take necessary action against Uthappa under Rule 73 of II Schedule to Income Tax Act 1961, Income Tax Rule 1962, and 8B of Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Act, 1952. The police have been instructed to produce Uthappa before the undersigned on or before December 27 for further proceedings.
The police have confirmed that Uthappa was not found at his residence when they went to execute the warrant of arrest. This development has caused quite a stir in Bengaluru, and it remains to be seen how the police will handle this situation and bring Uthappa to justice.
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