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EPFO 3.0: A Game-Changer for India’s Provident Fund Landscape

Corporate Law : Learn about the key features of EPFO 3.0, including instant withdrawals, mobile access, and faster claim settlements. Understand h...

September 1, 2025 1215 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Notifications & Circulars for Week ending 24th August 2025

CA, CS, CMA : Summary of notifications and circulars from August 18-24, 2025, covering new income tax rules for employee perquisites, GST update...

August 25, 2025 4656 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO: Mandatory UAN Generation & Activation via UMANG APP – What You Need to Know

Corporate Law : A summary of the EPFO's new mandate requiring UAN generation and activation through the UMANG app with Facial Authentication Techn...

August 6, 2025 4404 Views 0 comment Print

Labour Law Updates: High Court Rulings – November 2024

Corporate Law : Key Labour law rulings in November 2024: ESI, ID Act, Provident Fund, and more across various High Courts....

December 5, 2024 4824 Views 0 comment Print

Registration Process under ESIC & EPFO

Corporate Law : Learn about EPFO & ESIC registration, applicability, and the step-by-step process for compliance. Ensure social security for your ...

May 20, 2024 4812 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


EPFO Reforms Drive 251% Surge in New Establishment Registrations

Corporate Law : Simplified online registration, auto-enrolment via MCA portal, and digital initiatives have led to a 251% rise in new EPFO registr...

February 16, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

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 816 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Reforms Simplify Withdrawals and Enhance Benefits

Corporate Law : The Labour Ministry clarified EPFO reforms, which simplify withdrawals by merging 13 provisions into three, reducing eligibility t...

October 16, 2025 1917 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 1008 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Extends date of filing of new ECR up to 22nd October 2025

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...

October 14, 2025 5877 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


EPFO Claim Based on Post-Moratorium Assessment Not Admissible in CIRP: NCLAT Delhi

Corporate Law : NCLAT held that provident fund dues assessed during moratorium under Section 14 IBC cannot be admitted in CIRP. The resolution pla...

February 27, 2026 522 Views 0 comment Print

HC allowed delay of 255 days in claim by EPFO as Provident Fund dues were excluded from liquidation estate of a company

Corporate Law : Provident fund dues were protected by statute and same were excluded from the liquidation estate of a company under Section 36(4)(...

October 9, 2025 804 Views 0 comment Print

Demand by EPFO based on inspection report made after initiation of moratorium cannot be enforced

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...

September 26, 2025 669 Views 0 comment Print

Demand of EPFO which arose based on assessment during moratorium cannot be enforced

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...

September 18, 2025 597 Views 0 comment Print

Claim filed by EPFO subsequent to liquidation cannot be accepted

Corporate Law : Liquidator vide letter dated 20.11.2021 did not accept the claim principally on the ground of violation of Moratorium. On instruct...

September 12, 2025 954 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


EPFO Expands UAN De-Linking Facility to Correct Wrong MID Linkages with Contributions

Corporate Law : EPFO permits de-linking of wrongly linked Member IDs even when contributions exist, subject to limits. The circular outlines a str...

April 13, 2026 4950 Views 0 comment Print

Transition from Form 15G/15H to Consolidated Form 121 for TDS-exempted Incomes

Income Tax : The new tax regime introduces Form 121 as a single declaration replacing Forms 15G and 15H. It simplifies TDS exemption compliance...

April 13, 2026 4134 Views 0 comment Print

Fixed Medical Allowance Extended to Central Govt Employees covered under UPS

Corporate Law : The government clarified that employees under the Unified Pension Scheme are eligible for Fixed Medical Allowance. The key takeawa...

April 13, 2026 474 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Tightens Pension Conversion Compliance Because Earlier Guidelines Were Not Followed

Corporate Law : EPFO streamlined the process for transferring pension contributions and nominee payments. The instructions aim to avoid procedural...

March 6, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

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 606 Views 0 comment Print


EPFO Extends UAN Activation and Aadhaar Seeding Deadline

December 4, 2024 1170 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO extends UAN activation and Aadhaar-bank account seeding deadline for employees under ELI scheme to December 15, 2024. Employers urged to ensure compliance.

CBI Arrests EPFO & CGST Officials for Bribery

November 30, 2024 1422 Views 0 comment Print

CBI apprehends CGST Superintendent in Indore for Rs. 15K bribe and EPFO officials in Baddi for Rs. 10 lakh bribe. Investigations and searches ongoing.

EPFO Clarifies Physical Claim Settlement Without seeding of Aadhaar

November 29, 2024 1659 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO issues guidelines for physical claim settlement for workers without Aadhaar, including International Workers, NRIs, and citizens of Nepal and Bhutan.

Ministry Directs EPFO to Ensure UAN Activation via Aadhaar OTP for Employees

November 23, 2024 999 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO directs employers to activate UAN for employees via Aadhaar OTP to ensure access to benefits under government schemes by November 30, 2024.

EPFO Mandates UAN Activation for ELI Scheme Benefits

November 22, 2024 5865 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO requires UAN activation and Aadhaar-bank seeding for ELI Scheme benefits under DBT. Employers must comply by November 30, 2024, for eligible employees.

EPFO Instructions on verification of Character & Antecedents on appointment

November 7, 2024 2214 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO issues guidelines for verifying character and antecedents of employees within six months of appointment to ensure integrity in government service.

EPFO Guidelines on Utilization of Trust Reserves and Surplus

October 7, 2024 3303 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO issues guidelines restricting use of exempted Trusts’ reserves for interest credits above EPFO rates. Non-compliance will result in audit scrutiny.

Inter-Ministerial Consultation on Employment Linked Incentive (ELI)

September 18, 2024 792 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Labour & Employment held a meeting on the ELI scheme to enhance workforce formalization and social security, urging greater participation from industries.

SOP for Management and Regulation of EPF Exempted Establishments

July 11, 2024 3504 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO releases SOP for managing EPF exempted establishments, including finalized Form RM-6 for third-party audits. Ensure compliance with new regulations.

EPFO SOP on functionality for Freezing / Defreezing MID/UAN/Establishment

July 4, 2024 2316 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about EPFO new SOP for freezing/defreezing UAN/MID/Establishment effective from June 30, 2024. Read the detailed procedure and implementation.

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