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175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 54768 Views 2 comments Print

EPFO’s New PF Withdrawal Rules: Why Most Claims Still Get Rejected

Corporate Law : EPFO simplified PF withdrawal rules by reducing categories and easing eligibility, but most claims continue to fail because of KYC...

June 25, 2026 468 Views 0 comment Print

Taxability of Retirement Benefits in India

Income Tax : The Income Tax Department has explained the tax treatment of gratuity, pension, leave encashment, provident funds, NPS, and retire...

June 7, 2026 15855 Views 1 comment Print

PF & ESI Disallowance Removed as Income Tax Act 2025 allows Deposit till ITR Due Date

Income Tax : Under the earlier law, even a one-day delay in depositing employee contributions resulted in permanent tax disallowance. The new r...

May 8, 2026 2154 Views 0 comment 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 1653 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 858 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 1116 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 1329 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 1107 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 1203 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


PF/ESI Deduction Denied as Employees’ Contribution Was Deposited After Statutory Due Date

Income Tax : The ITAT Ahmedabad upheld the disallowance of employees' PF/ESI contributions deposited beyond the due dates prescribed under the ...

June 25, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Deletes Interest Disallowance as AO Failed to Prove Borrowed Fund Diversion

Income Tax : The ITAT Ahmedabad held that proportionate interest disallowance cannot be sustained without establishing a direct nexus between b...

June 14, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Agra Quashes EPF/ESI Disallowance as Section 143(1) Adjustment not allowed for Debatable Issues

Income Tax : The Agra ITAT held that disallowance of employees' PF and ESI contributions could not be made through Section 143(1) processing wh...

June 13, 2026 516 Views 0 comment Print

Delayed PF & ESI Deposits Not Deductible as SC Precedent Applies: ITAT Ahmedabad

Income Tax : The Tribunal rejected the challenge to disallowance of delayed PF and ESI employee contributions, relying on the Supreme Court's d...

June 7, 2026 201 Views 0 comment Print

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 783 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 711 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 2610 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 1152 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 1839 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 2358 Views 0 comment Print


EPFO Eases Claim Filing: No More Cheque Leaf Uploads

May 28, 2024 4467 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO introduces a new relaxation, eliminating the need to upload cheque leaf images for certain eligible cases, expediting claim settlements and reducing rejections.

Registration Process under ESIC & EPFO

May 20, 2024 5091 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about EPFO & ESIC registration, applicability, and the step-by-step process for compliance. Ensure social security for your workforce with our comprehensive guide.

EPFO Clarifies Claim Settlement Without UAN for Death Cases

May 17, 2024 2157 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO allows processing of physical claims without Aadhaar in death cases to avoid delays, subject to verification and approval by OICs.

Are International Workers Provisions Under EPF & MP Act-1952 Unconstitutional?

May 17, 2024 1200 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the constitutionality of provisions for international workers under the EPF & MP Act-1952. Analyzing key aspects, including social security agreements and recent judicial rulings, to understand their impact on both domestic and international workers.

Karnataka HC Declares Para 83 of EPF Scheme & Para 43A of Pension Scheme Unconstitutional

May 15, 2024 8286 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court rules in favor of employers & employees, declaring para 83 of EPF Scheme & para 43A of Pension Scheme unconstitutional & arbitrary.

EPFO introduces Auto claim settlement for Education, marriage & housing

May 13, 2024 2427 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO is revolutionizing service delivery by introducing auto-mode settlement for education, marriage, and housing claims, reducing processing time and benefiting millions of members.

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

May 8, 2024 3681 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 5544 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 40677 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 3141 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.

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