To the question “what are total number of industries (province wise), who were punished (fined or sentenced to jail) in each of the two years 2018 and 2019, the Respondent maintained that it is ‘N/A’.
This commission is of the view that the response of the Respondent is legally untenable under, inter alia, Section 37, (Chapter 8) of the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Act, 1976.
The Respondent, EOBI should have provided information about the action taken under Section 37, (Chapter 8) of the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Act, 1976 or should have responded that no action has been taken against any entity/person based on powers vested in EOBI through its Act. “N/A”, is incorrect response.