Corporate Law : Learn about the key features of EPFO 3.0, including instant withdrawals, mobile access, and faster claim settlements. Understand h...
CA, CS, CMA : Summary of notifications and circulars from August 18-24, 2025, covering new income tax rules for employee perquisites, GST update...
Corporate Law : A summary of the EPFO's new mandate requiring UAN generation and activation through the UMANG app with Facial Authentication Techn...
Corporate Law : Key Labour law rulings in November 2024: ESI, ID Act, Provident Fund, and more across various High Courts....
Corporate Law : Learn about EPFO & ESIC registration, applicability, and the step-by-step process for compliance. Ensure social security for your ...
Corporate Law : Simplified online registration, auto-enrolment via MCA portal, and digital initiatives have led to a 251% rise in new EPFO registr...
Corporate Law : A six-month special scheme allows employers to enrol left-out employees and regularise EPF non-compliance with minimal penalties....
Corporate Law : The Labour Ministry clarified EPFO reforms, which simplify withdrawals by merging 13 provisions into three, reducing eligibility t...
Corporate Law : Ministry of Labour launches EPF Enrolment Campaign 2025 (Nov 2025 - Apr 2026) to expand social security. Employers can regularize ...
Corporate Law : The EPFO extended the ECR filing deadline for the September 2025 wage month to October 22 due to employer difficulties with the re...
Corporate Law : NCLAT held that provident fund dues assessed during moratorium under Section 14 IBC cannot be admitted in CIRP. The resolution pla...
Corporate Law : Provident fund dues were protected by statute and same were excluded from the liquidation estate of a company under Section 36(4)(...
Corporate Law : NCLAT Delhi held that demand made by the EPFO on the basis of an inspection report made after initiation of moratorium is not enfo...
Corporate Law : NCLAT Delhi held that demand of EPFO raised on the basis of inspection report dated 10.05.2023 and assessment order dated 25.09.20...
Corporate Law : Liquidator vide letter dated 20.11.2021 did not accept the claim principally on the ground of violation of Moratorium. On instruct...
Corporate Law : EPFO permits de-linking of wrongly linked Member IDs even when contributions exist, subject to limits. The circular outlines a str...
Income Tax : The new tax regime introduces Form 121 as a single declaration replacing Forms 15G and 15H. It simplifies TDS exemption compliance...
Corporate Law : The government clarified that employees under the Unified Pension Scheme are eligible for Fixed Medical Allowance. The key takeawa...
Corporate Law : EPFO streamlined the process for transferring pension contributions and nominee payments. The instructions aim to avoid procedural...
Corporate Law : EPFO has approved acceptance of transgender identity certificates for name and gender corrections. The move strengthens inclusivit...
Effecting certain provisions of the Code on Social Security, 2020 in respect of Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952 and EPS’ 1995 vide Notification No. S.O. 2060(E) dated 3rd May 2023 with effect from 03rd day of May, 2023. Provisions effected are as follows:- (i) sub-section (3) of section 15, in so far as […]
1. The last date to apply for a higher pension from the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) is fast approaching. An eligible employee can apply for a higher EPS pension till May 3, 2023. 2. The EPFO vide circular dated 23.04.2023 clarified that in cases where the submitted information is not complete or seems erroneous or […]
Learn about the EPS 95 higher pension application validation process by the employer and EPFO. Guidelines, submission steps, approval, rejection reasons, and grievance handling explained.
EPS-95 higher pension – Application for validation of option / joint options- Scrutiny of information & wage details submitted by employee & employer
The Supreme Court declared that members of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) who are also members of the Employees’ Pension Scheme might contribute more to their pensions if certain conditions are met.
Competent Authority has granted an extension for mandatory seeding of Aadhaar for filing of ECR up to 31.03.2024 in respect of the certain class of establishments
EPFO has been facing criticism from some quarters over the performance of its ETF investments, which have lagged behind the broader market indices in recent years. This has led to calls for the EPFO to review its investment strategy and take steps to enhance its returns.
Gain comprehensive insights into the EPFO & MP Act, 1952 with our analysis and guide for employers, HR professionals, and consultants. Understand key definitions, registration requirements, compliance obligations, record maintenance, and penal actions to ensure full compliance with this crucial social security legislation.
The Central Board Trustees (CBT) EPF recommends 8.15 % rate of interest to EPF subscribers for FY 2022-23 The 233rd meeting of Central Board of Trustees, EPF was held today in Delhi under the Chairmanship of Shri Bhupendra Yadav, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Environment, Forest & Climate Change. The Vice-Chairmanship of Shri Rameshwar […]
Learn about the process of obtaining a higher pension under the EPS 95 scheme through Para 26(6) of the EPF scheme and the guidelines issued by the EPFO.
