It seems there might be a typographical error in your query. If you are referring to "Provident Fund" instead of "Probiyant Fund," I can provide information on that.
Provident Fund: A Provident Fund (PF) is a financial savings scheme that is commonly used in various countries, including India, the United Kingdom, and others. It is a government-backed, mandatory, and contributory retirement savings scheme that aims to provide financial security to employees after their retirement.
Here are some key points about Provident Funds:
- Employee Contribution: Employees contribute a portion of their salary to the Provident Fund, and this amount is deducted from their salary on a monthly basis.
- Employer Contribution: Employers also contribute an equal amount to the Provident Fund, making it a joint contribution from both the employee and the employer.
- Accumulation: The contributions made by both the employee and the employer accumulate over the years, earning interest on the total balance.
- Withdrawal: Employees can withdraw the accumulated amount, along with interest, upon retirement or resignation. There are specific rules and regulations governing withdrawals, and premature withdrawals may have certain conditions and implications.
- Tax Benefits: Contributions made to the Provident Fund are often eligible for tax benefits, both for the employee and the employer.
- Provident Fund in India:
- In India, the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is a widely used scheme governed by the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) manages the EPF in India.