The member can contribute beyond the wage ceiling limit of Rs. 15,000. The total contribution i.e., voluntary + mandatory can be up to Rs. 15,000 per month. The member can also contribute on higher wages i.e., greater than Rs. 15,000 but only up to a maximum limit of 100% of the PF wages, provided they get permission from the APFC/RPFC as per the provisions of para-26(6) of the scheme. The employer may restrict his/her own share to the statutory rate.