Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Gampaha· 6 March 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Questions (Q.1-4)

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As Minister of Labour, Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha tabled a written answer stating that 22,450 institutions are required to pay EPF contributions, with outstanding dues of Rs. 34.99 billion as of 28 February 2025. He said the detailed list of institutions and the EPF recovery process were placed in the Library, and outlined recovery measures including inspections, notices, instalment plans, and Magistrates’ Court action for persistent non-compliance.

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¶ 01 Mr. Speaker, I table the answer.

¶ 02 Answer tabled:

¶ 03 (a)(i) 22,450 institutions are required to pay contributions to the EPF.

¶ 04 As at 28.02.2025, the total outstanding EPF contributions due from institutions amount to Rs. 34,989,162,957.81 (Rs. 34.99 billion).

¶ 05 (ii) The detailed list is submitted as Annex 01 on a CD and placed in the Library.

¶ 06 (iii) Recovery measures: - Through 40 District Labour Offices and 11 Sub-Labour Offices island-wide, assigned Labour Officers conduct periodic and complaint-based inspections. - Upon identifying defaults, first notices are issued to employers to pay arrears with surcharge. If unpaid, final notices are issued; persistent non-compliance is prosecuted in the Magistrates’ Courts for recovery. - Some employers request to settle in instalments before litigation; suitable instalment plans are granted by the Commissioner of Labour. - Oversight is by 11 Regional Deputy Commissioners of Labour and the EPF Division at Head Office.

¶ 07 The EPF recovery process is detailed in Annex 02, placed in the Library.

¶ 08 (b) Does not arise.

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 6 March 2025 ·No. 1742798688089503 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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