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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: Committees for Drafting Schemes under Social Security Code 2020

June 2, 2023 1257 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO constituted committees for drafting schemes under Social Security Code 2020. This article provides details of committees and their members.

EPFO Urges Timely Scrutiny of Joint Option Validation Applications

June 2, 2023 1785 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO issued a circular emphasizing the adherence to timelines for scrutinizing applications for validation of joint options.

Best Tips to Save Income Tax on Salary in FY 2023-24

May 31, 2023 8373 Views 0 comment Print

This article presents valuable tips that can assist you in saving income tax in the current financial year. From optimizing your salary structure to utilizing tax deductions, these tips are designed to help you make the most of the available tax-saving opportunities.

Smart Tax Saving Strategies for a Salary of 12 Lakh Per Annum

May 31, 2023 26898 Views 0 comment Print

Discover smart tax-saving strategies for a salary of 12 lakh per annum. Learn about Section 80C deductions, HRA benefits, NPS contributions, and more. Optimize your tax liability, maximize take-home income, and achieve financial goals with effective tax planning. Stay updated on tax laws, explore deductions for medical expenses and education, and keep records for a seamless tax filing process.

Disallowance of late deposit of employees’ share of PF/ ESI beyond prescribed due date is sustained

May 29, 2023 12951 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh held that disallowance for late deposit of employees’ share of PF/ ESI contribution to relevant funds beyond prescribed due date under respective Act is duly sustainable in law.

No loss to EPF members due to delay in updating of interest in passbook

May 29, 2023 1581 Views 0 comment Print

There is no financial loss to EPF (Employee Provident Fund) members due to the delay in updating interest in the member passbook. The process of updating the member passbook with interest is essentially an entry process. The date on which the interest is entered in the passbook does not have any actual financial impact.

Disallowance of late deposit of employees’ share of PF/ ESI beyond due date is justified

May 27, 2023 5811 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh held that late deposit of employees’ share of PF/ ESI contribution to the relevant funds beyond prescribed due date as per respective Act is liable to be disallowed.

Matter resorted to find out specification of term ‘every month’ in clause 38 of EPF scheme

May 25, 2023 2331 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai resorted back the matter to AO with direction to find out from the relevant PF authorities about the term every month as mentioned in Clause 38 of the Employees Provident Fund Scheme (EPF Scheme).

ITAT upheld Disallowance by CPC for delayed deposit of employees’ contribution to PF/ESI

May 24, 2023 8928 Views 0 comment Print

Disallowance made by CPC on account of delayed deposit of employees’ contribution to PF/ESI u/s 36(1)(va) rws 2(24)(x) of Act u/s 143(1) of Act is correct.-ITAT Kolkata

EPF registration for a Private Limited Company

May 16, 2023 21303 Views 1 comment Print

If you’re looking to provide the best care and benefits to your employees, registering your company for Employee Provident Fund (EPF) is essential. This blog with help you in knowing all the requirements for EPF registration for a Private Limited Company, including eligibility criteria, document requirements, and understanding the significance of EPF for your private limited company.

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