Central GPF rules to apply in J&K

JAMMU: The General Provident Fund (Central Services) Rules shall apply in J&K UT with effect from October 31, 2019.

According to Financial Commissioner, Finance Department J&K, Dr A K Mehta, consequent upon repeal of the Jammu and Kashmir Provident Funds Act (Svt) 1998 as per Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the General Provident Fund (Central Services), Rules, 1960 shall apply in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir with effect from October 31, 2019.