PESSI Commissioner Orders Timely Recovery Of Dues, Expansion Of Workers’ Coverage
Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI) Commissioner Zulfiqar Ali Kharal has directed field directorates to intensify recovery operations, ensure timely collection of social security contributions and Workers Welfare Fund dues, and achieve the targets set for the new financial year.
Key Directions:
- Intensify Recovery Operations: Field directorates are to prioritize the recovery of outstanding dues from industrial and commercial establishments.
- Accelerate Recovery Proceedings: Proceed with urgency against units delaying payments.
- Strengthen Field Monitoring: Implement concrete, target-oriented measures to improve recovery performance.
- Register Unregistered Workers: Expedite the registration of workers not currently enrolled under the social security scheme.
Meeting Details:
During a meeting on Tuesday, field directors from across Punjab presented their performance reports online. The discussion focused on:
- Recovery Position: Review of the current status of social security contributions and Workers Welfare Fund dues.
- Target Setting: Directorate-wise recovery targets and strategies for the new financial year.
- Monitoring & Accountability: Emphasis on continuous monitoring and timely corrective actions.
The Commissioner stressed:
- The importance of teamwork and coordination among all directorates.
- The need for effective field operations for achieving the set targets.