Ajay Singh: The troubles of private sector airline SpiceJet are increasing. Recently information came to light that the company has paid the PF dues of the employees. Besides, the outstanding salaries of the employees were also paid. After this the company could not even heave a sigh of relief and now information has come to light that the Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police has registered an FIR against SpiceJet MD Ajay Singh and other officials. Allegations of dishonesty and criminal conspiracy have been made in this.
EPFO accused of not paying Rs 65.7 crore PF
Delhi Police has taken this action on the complaint of Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). According to the Economic Times report, EPFO has alleged that SpiceJet has not made PF contribution of Rs 65.7 crore. About 10 thousand employees work in SpiceJet. The company deducts 12 percent PF from their salary every month. SpiceJet has not deposited the money deducted from the employees’ salaries into the PF account from June 2022 to June 2024. 15 days time is given for this.
Apart from Ajay Singh, action was taken against Shivani Singh and other directors.
The Economic Offenses Wing has registered this FIR on 16 September. Apart from Ajay Singh, the names of SpiceJet director Shivani Singh, independent director Anurag Bhargava, Ajay Chhotelal Aggarwal and Manoj Kumar are included in this. It has been said in the FIR that it is necessary to deposit the money deducted from the salaries of the employees to EPFO on time.
SpiceJet had claimed to pay 10 months PF
SpiceJet had announced on October 4 itself that it has deposited 10 months’ PF money. Apart from this, by raising Rs 3000 crore through QIP, it has paid the salaries of the employees and also paid the GST. The airline spokesperson had said that SpiceJet is on the path of improvement. We will fulfill all our responsibilities. Apart from this, the company has also made settlements with aircraft rental companies. However, after this FIR, the situation does not seem to be normal for the airline at the moment. SpiceJet’s stock closed down on Friday.
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