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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


Employer Must Pre-Deposit 75% of Assessed EPF Amount Under Section 7A to Admit Appeal

January 3, 2025 1512 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the Allahabad High Court’s dismissal of Shrasty Computer Solutions’ appeal against the EPFO due to the expired limitation period for filing.

EPF Act Not Applicable to Govt Employees with Superior Benefits: MP HC

January 3, 2025 1869 Views 0 comment Print

Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled on EPF Act applicability to employees of aided schools, emphasizing compliance with central laws over state-specific rules.

Exercising Joint Option Under EPF Scheme Precedes Higher Pension Option Under EPS 1995

January 3, 2025 2331 Views 1 comment Print

Patna HC rules on joint option under EPF and Pension Scheme for higher pensions, citing Supreme Court precedents, impacting retirees from Bihar State Food Corporation.

HRA & Conveyance Allowances Excluded from Provident Fund Contributions: Madras HC

January 3, 2025 2472 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court ruling on A. K. Ahamed & Co. Vs EPFO remands case for fresh adjudication, emphasizing that HRA and conveyance allowances are excluded from PF contributions.

IPC Provisions Apply if Provident Fund Deductions Aren’t Deposited: Karnataka HC

January 3, 2025 1194 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court quashes criminal proceedings against trustees for alleged provident fund violations, clarifying IPC provisions on employer liabilities.

Messes with 20 or More Employees, Covered Under EPF Act Regardless of Profit Motive

January 2, 2025 1431 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Delhi High Court’s decision on JDT Islam Orphanage’s challenge to EPF Tribunal’s order on mess employment and applicability of EPF Act provisions.

Director with Control Over Day-to-Day Affairs is an Employer Under EPF Act

January 2, 2025 1341 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC dismisses Yash Pal Ashok’s petition against recovery proceedings under the EPF Act, upholding the actions of the Recovery Officer.

Writ Court to Interfere if Show Cause Notice Lacks Jurisdiction or Due Process

January 2, 2025 1737 Views 0 comment Print

Lotus Herbals Private Limited Vs Employees’ Provident Fund Organization And Ors. (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court addressed a petition filed by Lotus Herbals Private Limited challenging a notice under Section 7A of the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, issued by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). The petitioner contended that the […]

EPF Act Applicability Cannot Be Denied After Compliance: Calcutta HC

January 2, 2025 1020 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta HC dismisses appeal by North 24 Parganas Cooperative Bank, upholding EPF dues payment order, citing non-applicability of exclusions under EPF Act.

Without inquiry u/s 7A dues under EPF Act cannot be determined: Bombay HC

January 2, 2025 1491 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court quashes FIR against Edunetwork Pvt Ltd over unpaid EPF dues, ruling that due inquiry was not conducted under EPF Act.

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