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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 54771 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 207 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


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

April 16, 2024 681 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 2154 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 1110 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 954 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 1047 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 1626 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.

Employee Contributions not deposited within PF & ESIC Act Deadlines is Disallowable: ITAT

March 18, 2024 858 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Mumbai ITAT’s ruling on disallowing contributions to Provident Fund and ESIC if not deposited within due dates, impacting C. Doctor & Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Identification of Beneficiaries (during EPF assessment proceeding)

February 22, 2024 2313 Views 0 comment Print

Explore how identification of beneficiaries impacts EPF assessment proceedings, including legal procedures and challenges faced by employers and authorities.

Employer’s Guide to PF Implementation, Compliance & Employee Tax Impact

February 20, 2024 27090 Views 1 comment Print

Understand the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) – its applicability, contribution rules, taxation benefits, and investment insights. Expert guide by Modhu Khyalia, CA.

SOP for handling Transaction-less and Inoperative accounts in EPFO

February 7, 2024 2505 Views 0 comment Print

Unlock the latest SOP for managing inoperative and transaction-less EPFO accounts effectively. Ensure compliance and safeguard member interests with our comprehensive guide.

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