Reports Forming The Basis For Determining EPF Dues Must Be Shared With Parties: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court ruled that reports used to determine dues under the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) scheme must be shared with all relevant parties. The Court’s decision came after a dispute regarding the calculation of EPF dues, where the employer had not shared the report with the concerned employees. The Court stated that withholding such information deprives employees of the opportunity to challenge or verify the accuracy of the calculations. The ruling upholds transparency in matters related to employees’ rights, emphasizing that both employers and employees must have access to the data used to determine statutory dues, ensuring fairness in the process.