Report No. 137

2.6.2. Paucity of staff.-

On a reference being made by the Commission to the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Calcutta, for ascertaining reasons for the delay in the settlement of cases of ex-employees of M/s. Guest Keen and William, which had declared a lock out in October 1987, it was reported by the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner that only two officials were available in his office to deal with the cases of the ex-employees of the Company resulting in the delay in settlement of cases.