Is PF Deduction Applicable On Mess Allowance / Canteen Allowance?

Hello,
Want to know, is PF deduction applicable on Mess Allowance / Canteen Allowance.
One of my friend working in same area has suggested to change me text Mess Allowance to Other Allowance.
Is this appropriate, Please advice.
Regards,
Kiroha
22nd May 2017 From India, Mumbai

Dear KIroha, Please peruse the Judgement on your query
22nd May 2017 From India, New Delhi

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Mess, Fooding or Tiffin allowance are part of Basic Wages, hence PF is applicable on such allowance. Pl do not pay any amount under the head 'Other Allowance' .
23rd May 2017 From India , New Delhi

Thanks Srinath, Thanks Yudhbir, Any specific reason for not paying amount under head 'Other Allowance' Regards, Kiroha
24th May 2017 From India, Mumbai

Dear Friends Kindly see my article on S.2(b) EPF Act whic I feel would clarify what all are covered under Basic Wages under EPF Act
29th May 2017 From India, undefined

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Appreciate Mr , Sensharma for the collection of Judgment. Keep it up
3rd June 2017 From India, Mumbai

Workar are not ready to deduct their pf in such case what we should do. Any suggestions
18th November 2017 From India, Ahmedabad