Subject to sub paragraph (3) of Paragraph 1, the Scheme shall apply to every employee,-
(a) who on or after the 16th November, 1995, becomes a member of the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 1952 or of the Provident Funds of the Factories and other establishments exempted by the appropriate Government under Section 17 of the Act, or in whose case exemption has been granted under Paragraph 27 or 27-A of the employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 1952, from the date of such membership;
(b) who has been a member of the Employees' Family Pension Scheme, 1971 before the commencement of this Scheme form 16th November, 1995.
(c) who ceased to be a member of the Employees' Family Pension Scheme, 1971 between 1st April, 1993 and 15th November, 1995 and opts to exercise his option under Paragraph 7.
(d) who is been a member of the Employees' Provident Funds or of Provident Funds of Factories and other establishments exempted by the appropriate Government under Section 17 of the Act or in whose case exemption has been granted under Paragraph 27 or 27-A of the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 1952, on 15th November, 1995 but not being a member of the ceased employees' Family Pension Scheme, 1971 opts to exercise his option under Paragraph 7.
