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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 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


Employees Provident Fund & Apex Court’s Landmark Decision

July 13, 2023 7095 Views 0 comment Print

Gain insights into the intriguing legal enigma surrounding the treatment of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and the pathbreaking decision by the Apex Court. Understand the implications of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, harmonization with other acts, and the protection of employees’ rights. Expert analysis sheds light on this complex issue.

Delayed deposit of EPF & ESI beyond stipulated period is not allowable as deduction

July 4, 2023 1767 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that delayed deposit of the contribution EPF & ESIC beyond the stipulated period prescribed in the respective Acts are not allowable as deduction.

Important Deadlines in July 2023: ITR Filing, EPFO Pension, TDS, and More

July 3, 2023 2949 Views 0 comment Print

Stay updated with the critical deadlines in July 2023. Learn about the income tax return (ITR) filing, EPFO pension contribution, TDS submission, and PAN-Aadhaar linking. Ensure compliance to avoid penalties.

ITAT Upholds disallowance for belated employees’ contributions to PF/ESIC

July 1, 2023 861 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the pivotal judgement in the BT Data & Surveying Services India Pvt Ltd Vs ITO case, where ITAT Delhi upholds disallowance for belated employees’ contributions to PF/ESIC.

Delayed Employee Contribution to ESI/PF disallowed in Section 143(1) Proceedings

July 1, 2023 4323 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the recent ruling by ITAT Delhi in the case of Savleen Kaur Vs ITO, affirming that a delayed deposit of Employees Contribution to ESI/PF can be disallowed by CPC in Section 143(1) proceedings.

ITAT upheld disallowance of Belated Employee Contribution to EPF/ESIC in Section 143(1) Proceedings

July 1, 2023 1437 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the latest judgement from ITAT Delhi, where it upheld the disallowance of belated employee contributions to EPF/ESIC in section 143(1) income tax proceedings.

Statutory Compliance Calendar for July, 2023

July 1, 2023 30834 Views 2 comments Print

Stay compliant with our Statutory Compliance Calendar for July 2023. Timely reminders for Income Tax, GST, ESIC, EPF, and more. Avoid penalties and ensure legal obligations are met.

Disallowance sustained as employees’ share to PF/ESI not paid within stipulated due date

June 29, 2023 3759 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that disallowance as per section 36(1)(va) r.w.s. 2(24)(x) of the Income Tax Act sustained as amount of employees’ share of contribution of PF/ESI not paid within due date stipulated in the respective Act.

EPFO Extends Deadline for Pension Option Submission on Higher Wages

June 29, 2023 4149 Views 4 comments Print

EPFO has extended the submission date for pension options on higher wages, providing employees and employers with an additional window to update their details.

No Alternative Claim for Late EPF & ESI Payment under Section 37(1)

June 26, 2023 1014 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Chennai confirmed that the late payment of EPF and ESI contributions could not be claimed alternatively under Section 37(1) of the Income Tax Act, marking a significant precedent for late payment disallowances.

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