Section 3. Power to apply Act to an establishment which has a common provident fund with another establishment

5[ 3. Power to apply Act to an establishment which has a common provident fund with another establishment .—Where immediately before this Act becomes applicable to an establishment there is in existence a provident fund which is common to the employees employed in that establishment and employees in any other establishment, the Central Government may, by notification in Official Gazette, direct that the provisions of this Act shall also apply to such other establishment.] 3. The word "and" omitted by Act 33 of 1988, s. 23 (w.e.f. 1-10-1988). 4. Omitted by s. 23, ibid . (w.e.f. 1-10-1988). 5. Ins. by Act 33 of 1988, s. 23 (w.e.f. 1-10-1988). 3. The payment by the employer of such sums of money as may be necessary to meet the cost of administering the Fund and the rate at which and the manner in which the payment shall be made. 4[4. The constitution of any committee for assisting any Board of Trustees. 5. The opening of regional and other offices of any Board of Trustees.] 3. The portion of employers' contribution to the Provident Fund which shall be credited to the Pension Fund and the manner in which it is credited. 3. The form in which an employee shall furnish particulars about himself and the members of his family whenever required.