Pradeep Nandrajog, J.

1. By a notification dated September 17, 1964 establishments of Engineers, Engineering Contractor which were not exclusively engaged in building and construction activity were brought within the purview of the Employees Provident Fund and (Miscellaneous) Provisions Act, 1952. By a subsequent notification dated September 23, 1980, the building and construction establishments were also brought within the purview of the Act with effect from October 31, 1980. By a notification dated November 01, 1990, Para 26(2) of the Provident Fund (Miscellaneous) Provisions Scheme, 1952 was amended. The amendment reads as under:-

“After this paragraph come into force, in a factory or other establishment, every employee employed in or in connection with the work of that factory or establishment other than excluded employee who has not become a member already shall be entitled and required to become a member of the fund from the date of joining the factory or establishment.”

2. A writ petition was filed in this Court which was registered as W.P. (C) No. 792/1991, Pyare Lal Hari Singh v. Union of India & Ors. Vires of para 26(2) of the Scheme was challenged and amongst oth