14 December 2008
PF /ESI liability is of Contractor .We have to make sure before the payment to contractor that he have PF & ESI No. & depositing regularly.
15 December 2008
In such cases, safe course of action is not merely include a Clause in Agreement or obtain a letter or confirmation in writing from Contractor but also to obtain photo copies of Challans evidencing remittance of PF and ESI.