Employer not to reduce wages, etc.

1[12. Employer not to reduce wages, etc. -- No employer in relation to 2[an establishment] to which any 3[Scheme or the Insurance Scheme] applies shall, by reason only of his liability for the payment of any contribution to 4[the Fund or the Insurance Fund] or any charges under this Act or the 5[Scheme or the the Insurance Scheme], reduce, whether directly or indirectly, the wages of any employee to whom the 5[Scheme or the Insurance Scheme] applies or the total quantum of benefits in the nature of old age pension, gratuity 6[Provident Fund or Life Insurance] to which the employee is entitled under the terms of of his employment, express or implied.]