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191 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for April 2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : This update outlines critical compliance deadlines across FEMA, GST, Income Tax, Companies Act, and more for April 2026. It helps ...

April 2, 2026 51732 Views 2 comments Print

PF Withdrawal for International Workers in India – Why Age 58 Still Matters (SSA vs Non-SSA Explained)

Corporate Law : International workers from non-SSA countries cannot withdraw PF on exit. The article explains why age 58 remains the key condition...

March 21, 2026 924 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2026 simplifies Rule for Due Date for Deposit Employee Contributions

Income Tax : The Central Government, in the Union Budget 2026, has proposed an important amendment concerning employee welfare funds. The objec...

March 10, 2026 1917 Views 0 comment Print

Finance Bill 2026 Aligned Provident Fund Tax Rules with EPF Framework from 1st April 2026

Income Tax : The Finance Bill, 2026 updates Schedule XI to remove outdated contribution and investment limits. The changes bring income-tax rul...

February 4, 2026 3273 Views 0 comment Print

Employee Contribution to PF/ESIC allowable if Paid by ITR due date

Income Tax : The amendment replaces the fund-specific due date with the return-filing deadline for claiming deductions. Employers gain greater ...

February 2, 2026 2997 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


EPFO Urges Employers to Enroll Under Employee Enrolment Scheme-2025

Corporate Law : A six-month special scheme allows employers to enrol left-out employees and regularise EPF non-compliance with minimal penalties....

December 23, 2025 792 Views 0 comment Print

Government Launches Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2025

Corporate Law : Ministry of Labour launches EPF Enrolment Campaign 2025 (Nov 2025 - Apr 2026) to expand social security. Employers can regularize ...

October 14, 2025 969 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Raises Auto-Settlement Limit to Rs. 5 Lakhs

Corporate Law : EPFO increases the auto-settlement limit for advance claims to ₹5 lakhs, enabling faster access to funds for members across vari...

June 30, 2025 1140 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Simplifies PF Transfer & UAN Generation Process

Corporate Law : EPFO introduces easier PF transfer with revamped Form 13 and bulk UAN generation for employers (without immediate Aadhaar)....

April 25, 2025 1002 Views 0 comment Print

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 969 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Deletes PF/ESI Disallowance as Section 143(1) Adjustment Held Beyond Scope

Income Tax : The Tribunal examined disallowance made for delayed employee contributions under Section 143(1). It held that debatable issues can...

April 30, 2026 378 Views 0 comment Print

No demand as EPF Scheme amendment to Para 27AA could not be imposed on exempted establishments without official notification

Corporate Law : Paragraph 27AA of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme could not be automatically imposed on establishments exempted under S...

April 23, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print

Coconut Held is Fruit Under EPF Act Due to Beneficial Interpretation of Welfare Law: Delhi HC

Corporate Law : The issue was whether coconut falls under the fruit category for EPF applicability. The Court held it does, emphasizing liberal in...

March 21, 2026 561 Views 0 comment Print

SC Issues Notice on Late PF/ESI Deposit Deduction Dispute

Income Tax : The Supreme Court has taken up the controversy over delayed employees’ PF/ESI deposits, while the High Court upheld disallowance...

January 28, 2026 1263 Views 0 comment Print

EPF/ESI Disallowance from CPC Not Open in Section 143(3) Appeal

Income Tax : The assessee sought to contest an EPF/ESI disallowance arising only from CPC processing. ITAT ruled that issues from 143(1) must b...

December 27, 2025 660 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


EPFO Allows Transgender Identity Certificates for Name & Gender Corrections

Corporate Law : EPFO has approved acceptance of transgender identity certificates for name and gender corrections. The move strengthens inclusivit...

December 26, 2025 561 Views 0 comment Print

Erroneous EPS Contributions Corrected Due to Ineligible Membership: EPFO

Corporate Law : The authority held that pension contributions wrongly paid for ineligible members must be recalculated with interest, transferred ...

December 19, 2025 2103 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory Aadhaar–UAN Seeding Deadline Ends: No Further Extensions

Corporate Law : EPFO has confirmed that the Aadhaar–UAN seeding deadline will not be extended beyond 31 October 2025. Employers must ensure full...

December 1, 2025 942 Views 0 comment Print

Salient features of Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2025

Corporate Law : EPFO's campaign (Nov 2025–Apr 2026) allows employers to enroll employees missed from 2017 to 2025. Pay only employer's share and...

October 29, 2025 1530 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Launches Revamped ECR System for Employers

Corporate Law : EPFO introduces a revamped Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) from September 2025 with system-based validations, revised filing o...

September 26, 2025 1431 Views 0 comment Print


Delayed payment of Employees’ Contributions to PF, No Section 36(1)(va) Deduction

May 8, 2024 3498 Views 0 comment Print

Trimbak Konher Patil vs ITO: Bangalore ITAT decision clarifies that if employees’ contributions are not paid on time as per PF Act, employer can’t claim deduction u/s 36(1)(va).

Enhancement of gratuity on account of Dearness Allowance rising by 50%

April 30, 2024 5499 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the enhancement of gratuity by EPFO due to a 50% increase in Dearness Allowance for Central Government Employees, impacting retirement benefits.

Notable changes in EPFO contributions for financial year 2024

April 18, 2024 40284 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains EPFO’s 2024 updates including automatic PF transfer, salary limit revisions & employer contributions. Stay compliant!

Know the Contrasts between PF and ESIC

April 17, 2024 2838 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the distinctions between EPF and ESIC, including eligibility, contributions, benefits, and compliance requirements. Ensure compliance with Indian social security laws.

No Deduction if Employees’ Contribution Not Paid to PF & ESI: Kolkata ITAT

April 16, 2024 639 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the ruling by ITAT Kolkata stating no deduction can be claimed if employees’ contributions deducted from salaries were not paid to PF & ESI accounts. Full order analysis provided.

Delhi HC Upholds Bid Disqualification Over Missing Certified Information in UDIN Certificate

April 10, 2024 2046 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court ruling upholds disqualification of bid by Sunshine Caterers in IRCTC tender due to non-mention of certified information by CA in UDIN certificate.

Due Date for Section 36(1)(va) Commences with wages was payable’ & not when disbursed

April 3, 2024 1005 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the legal dispute between Kaarya Facilities and ITO over the interpretation of Section 36(1)(va). Due date for wages under scrutiny. ITAT Mumbai ruling analyzed.

ITAT upholds disallowance for delayed Deposit of Employees’ PF & ESIC

March 27, 2024 909 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of the order of ITAT Pune regarding the disallowance of late deposit of Employees’ share of PF and ESIC by Kothari Wheels vs DCIT.

ITAT Directs AO to Verify Claim of Government Holidays Delaying PF & ESI Remittance

March 24, 2024 999 Views 0 comment Print

Read how ITAT Chennai directs re-adjudication in the dispute over remittance of employees’ contributions towards Provident Fund and ESI in Gurusamy Aadhinarayanan Vs ITO case.

Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Withdrawal Challenges and Way Out

March 21, 2024 1551 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to withdraw from Employees Provident Fund (EPF) in India. Understand the process, common difficulties, and steps to accelerate fund crediting. Expert advice included.

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