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Monthly (April 2025) Legal Obligations + Legal updates for India

CA, CS, CMA : Explore 375 key legal compliances and updates across FEMA, Income Tax, and GST for March 2025. Stay informed on filing deadlines a...

April 7, 2025 35250 Views 1 comment Print

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week ending 19th January 2025

CA, CS, CMA : Comprehensive summary of income tax, GST, customs, SEBI, DGFT, EPF, and SC rulings from notifications and circulars issued between...

January 21, 2025 5460 Views 0 comment Print

Impact of Proposed Wage Ceiling Enhancement under EPF Act

Corporate Law : Explore the potential effects of the proposed wage ceiling increase under the EPF Act on employers, employees, and provident fund ...

December 30, 2024 7902 Views 1 comment Print

High Court Rulings 2024 – Employees’ Provident Fund Act Cases & Decisions

Corporate Law : Summary of key 2024 High Court rulings under the Employees' Provident Fund Act, covering employer liabilities, deductions, and mor...

December 26, 2024 5013 Views 0 comment Print

Labour Law Updates: High Court Rulings – November 2024

Corporate Law : Key Labour law rulings in November 2024: ESI, ID Act, Provident Fund, and more across various High Courts....

December 5, 2024 4152 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


EPFO Empanels 15 Banks for Contributions, Total Now 32

Corporate Law : EPFO adds 15 banks for employer contributions, expanding to 32 banks. The move aims to enhance efficiency and reduce transactional...

April 3, 2025 201 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Simplifies PF Transfer Process for Easier Claims

Corporate Law : EPFO has streamlined the PF transfer process, eliminating employer approval for most claims, aiming to reduce turnaround time and ...

January 21, 2025 1263 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry Directs EPFO to Ensure UAN Activation via Aadhaar OTP for Employees

Corporate Law : EPFO directs employers to activate UAN for employees via Aadhaar OTP to ensure access to benefits under government schemes by Nove...

November 23, 2024 672 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO introduces Auto claim settlement for Education, marriage & housing

Corporate Law : EPFO is revolutionizing service delivery by introducing auto-mode settlement for education, marriage, and housing claims, reducing...

May 13, 2024 2151 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Extends Deadline for Employers: Upload Pension on Higher Wage Details

Corporate Law : EPFO grants a five-month extension to employers for uploading wage details regarding pension on higher wages. Learn about the late...

January 3, 2024 618 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Subsequent judgment reversing a legal interpretation is not apparent mistake

Income Tax : ACIT (OSD) Vs G4S Facility Services (India) Ltd. (ITAT Delhi): Subsequent judgment reversing earlier Legal Interpretation, cannot ...

March 24, 2025 3444 Views 0 comment Print

No Addition for Delay in PF/ESIC Deposits Due to Technical Glitches: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax :  ITAT Delhi partly allowed FIL India's appeal on tax adjustments, PF contributions, and double taxation of interest on refund und...

January 25, 2025 930 Views 0 comment Print

PF/ESI Payment Delayed by Technical Issues Allowable as Deduction: ITAT Ahmedabad

Income Tax : ITAT Ahmedabad rules technical glitches caused a one-day delay in PF/ESIC credit, deleting the disallowance under Section 36(1)(va...

January 25, 2025 1857 Views 0 comment Print

Disallowance u/s. 36(1)(va) be reconsidered in light of Supreme Court judgement in Checkmate Services

Income Tax : ITAT Ranchi directed CIT(A) to reconsider the matter of disallowance due to late deposit of Employees Contribution u/s 36(1) (va) ...

January 9, 2025 5508 Views 0 comment Print

Employer liable to pay damages for delay in transfer of EPF accumulations by Board of Trustees

Goods and Services Tax : The Calcutta High Court reviewed a writ petition from Paschim Banga Gramin Bank, challenging a Section 14B order under the Employe...

January 5, 2025 654 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


EPFO: UAN Activation via UMANG App with Face Authentication

Corporate Law : EPFO introduces UAN allotment and activation through UMANG app using Face Authentication (FAT). Simplifies access to EPFO services...

April 9, 2025 666 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Removes Cheque Image, Employer Bank Approval for Bank account Seeding

Corporate Law : EPFO eliminates cheque leaf/passbook image upload and employer approval for bank account seeding with UAN, streamlining claim proc...

April 5, 2025 222 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO allows one-time past dues payment via Demand Draft

Corporate Law : EPFO allows one-time past dues payment via Demand Draft if ECR is not feasible, with conditions on verification, interest, and dam...

April 5, 2025 153 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Adopts Unified Pension Scheme for Employees from April 2025

Corporate Law : EPFO implements Unified Pension Scheme from April 2025, covering existing employees under NPS, new recruits, and eligible retirees...

March 28, 2025 2106 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO approves Productivity Linked Bonus for Financial Year 2023-24

Corporate Law : EPFO announces a 60-day Productivity Linked Bonus for eligible employees for FY 2023-24, with a maximum payout of ₹13,816, effec...

March 27, 2025 642 Views 0 comment Print


EPF Act’s ‘Basic Wage’ Differs from Minimum Wages Act: SC

August 31, 2023 3510 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court of India addresses the differentiation between ‘basic wage’ as defined by EPF Act and ‘minimum wage’ under Minimum Wages Act.

Section 254(2): ITAT cannot rectify any mistake not apparent from record

August 25, 2023 2016 Views 0 comment Print

Dive deep into case of DCIT Vs Suman Solanki, as ITAT Jaipur discusses its authority to rectify mistakes, amendments from Finance Act, 2021, and interpretation of Section 254(2).

EPFO Joint Declaration Process for Member Profile Updation

August 22, 2023 64047 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by EPFO for processing Joint Declarations related to member profile updates. Understand purpose, scope, and process of this SOP.

EPFO Exemption SOP: Grant Process and Procedure Explained

August 22, 2023 1824 Views 0 comment Print

Explore EPFO’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Grant of Exemption. Learn process, requirements, and responsibilities involved. Stay informed!

Disallowance of Employees Contribution to PF&ESIC paid after due date

August 22, 2023 6189 Views 0 comment Print

The issues raised were in relation to the non-deduction of TDS for payment of professional services and the disallowance of Employees Contribution to PF&ESIC.

What are the myths related to EPF returns?

August 18, 2023 1971 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into the world of EPF returns and debunk common myths. Understand the nuances of Employee Provident Fund, its returns, and the truth behind misconceptions. Stay informed and make sound financial decisions.

EPFO Guide Booklets for Employers & Employee

August 16, 2023 11385 Views 1 comment Print

Discover purpose, content, and benefits of EPFO’s newly launched guide booklets for employers and employees. Get links and comprehensive details.

Universal Account Number (UAN) and KYC: FAQs and Guidelines

August 12, 2023 5421 Views 0 comment Print

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Universal Account Number (UAN) and KYC processes. Learn how to generate UAN, link KYC details, activate UAN, and more. Understand the benefits of UAN and how it simplifies EPF procedures.

PF Payment on Next Working Day if Last Date Falls on a Holiday is allowable: ITAT

August 12, 2023 7779 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of the ITAT Delhi order in Radial International vs DCIT case. ITAT directs AO to re-examine PF payment disallowance due to holiday on the due date.

Failure to Timely Pay Employee’s PF Contribution Negates Deduction Claim

August 12, 2023 1242 Views 0 comment Print

Employer’s and employee’s contributions to PF are treated differently under the Income Tax Act. While the delay in employee’s contribution permanently negates the employer’s claim for deduction, the delay in employer’s contribution only results in the deferment of deduction under Section 43B.

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