When can intern, trainee, apprentice get EPF account with employer?

https://img.etimg.com/photo/93722072.cmsThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued two circulars laying down the guidelines when EPF will be deducted from the stipend paid to intern/trainee/apprentice and when will it not be. The Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 is silent on whether stipend comes under the purview of law.

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