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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


Sections 36(1)(va) and 43B amendments applicable prospectively from April 1, 2021

February 6, 2024 2298 Views 0 comment Print

Review the ITAT Hyderabads decision favoring Crescent Roadways Pvt. Ltd. in their appeal against income tax additions for delay in remitting employees contributions to provident fund and ESI.

Section 36(1)(va) of Income Tax Act, 1961 – Retrospectivity vs. Perspectivity Tussle

February 4, 2024 6456 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the legal intricacies of Income Tax Act’s Section 36(1)(va) and Section 43B, the debates on retrospectivity, and the impact of recent amendments. Unravel the complexities with insights from Checkmate Services Pvt. Ltd vs CIT [2022 SCC OnLine SC 1423], ITAT Hyderabad ruling, and the perspective of the Hon’ble Delhi High Court.

What is PF Return Annual Filing: A Comprehensive Guide

January 23, 2024 24375 Views 1 comment Print

In this article, we will delve into the annual filing of PF returns, shedding light on the process, due dates, and the benefits it offers.

EPFO Removes Aadhaar for Date of Birth Proof

January 16, 2024 8736 Views 0 comment Print

EPFOs recent circular removes Aadhaar from acceptable documents for correcting date of birth. Learn about the implications and the UIDAIs stance on Aadhaar as proof.

Remove Section 36(1) (va) of the Income Tax Act from inception

January 15, 2024 2523 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of removing Section 36(1)(va) for employer contributions under Section 43B. Learn how it affects Provident Fund, ESI, and the call for equitable tax treatment.

ITAT Bangalore Disallowed Delayed payment of employees’ contribution of ESI & PF

January 5, 2024 1485 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore upholds disallowance of belated ESI & Provident Fund payments in Balmatta Diagnostic & Research Centre case. Portal glitches lead to delay, but disallowance confirmed.

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

January 3, 2024 1083 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO grants a five-month extension to employers for uploading wage details regarding pension on higher wages. Learn about the latest deadline and compliance details.

EPFO SOP on freezing/de-freezing the MID/UAN/Establishment

December 27, 2023 2961 Views 0 comment Print

Explore EPFO’s SOP for freezing and de-freezing MIDs, UANs, and Establishments to safeguard funds, verify genuineness, and prevent fraud. Learn the procedure and timelines.

ITAT upheld disallowance of employee’s contribution to PF & ESI 

December 21, 2023 1695 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of O Clock Software Pvt Ltd vs. ACIT case by ITAT Chennai. Learn why deduction was denied for delayed PF/ESI payment under section 36(1)(va).

EPFO: SC Judgment 04.11.2022: FAQs, Proof Requirements & Pension Computation

December 13, 2023 5280 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the updated FAQs on the implementation of the EPFO judgment dated 04.11.2022. Understand proof requirements, pension computation, and more. Stay informed!

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