In a historic order, the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) has ordered on 29th July, 2011 directing CGM, BSNL, Chhattisgarh to remit Rs.2,79,19,404 towards Employees Provident Fund arrears of Contract Workers engaged from 2004 onwards.

The case was filed in 2004 and total 89 hearings were held. Except on 12 hearings the employer (BSNL Management) had attended. The order specifically mentioned that the BSNL establishment did not Co-operate with the Enforcement Officer during his visit to the establishment and has not shown any records for inspection. The establishment has been directed to submit various statutory returns immediately after remittances of the assessed dues.

This is a historical judgement and a complete indictment of the anti-contract worker position taken by the BSNL management.