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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

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 1353 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 4701 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 4635 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 4896 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 357 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 858 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 2040 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 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 6036 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 609 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 885 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 741 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 669 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 1056 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 5268 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 5088 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 741 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 435 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 711 Views 0 comment Print


Delayed Payment: No Deduction for Employee’s PF & ESIC Contribution

December 9, 2023 2997 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the ITAT Mumbai ruling in KMTC (India) Pvt Ltd vs CIT(A) case. Learn about deductions for employee contributions to PF & ESIC deposited belatedly. Full text included.

FAQs on SOP for Inspection: EPFO Circulars Decoded

December 1, 2023 4092 Views 0 comment Print

Explore frequently asked questions on the SOP for inspection of establishments by EPFO. Get insights from related circulars, guidelines, and implementation processes

EPFO: New Payment Banks Added for EPF Benefits

November 1, 2023 5802 Views 0 comment Print

Get the latest update from the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) about the inclusion of new payment banks for EPF benefit payments. Learn more.

What should you know about EPFO?

October 31, 2023 984 Views 0 comment Print

Find out what Employees’ Provident Fund Organization & its contributions to social security means for you. EPFO provides financial stability & security during retirement

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Surrender of EPF Exemption

October 30, 2023 3081 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the new SOP for surrendering EPF exemptions. It outlines the process, responsibilities, and documentation required for establishments.

EPFO not liable to deduct TDS as rent free accommodation not provided to employees

September 11, 2023 1167 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that TDS are not applicable as EPFO have not provided rent free accommodation to employees, as employees are paying license fees as per Rules of Govt. of India.

No Disallowance for delayed PF Deposit due to EPFO Portal Glitches

September 9, 2023 8175 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the ITAT Delhi’s ruling on FIL India Business & Research Services Pvt Ltd Vs ACIT, where technical issues on EPFO’s portal excused a PF delay.

EPF Act’s ‘Basic Wage’ Differs from Minimum Wages Act: SC

August 31, 2023 4563 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court of India addresses the differentiation between ‘basic wage’ as defined by EPF Act and ‘minimum wage’ under Minimum Wages Act.

EPFO Joint Declaration Process for Member Profile Updation

August 22, 2023 66657 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by EPFO for processing Joint Declarations related to member profile updates. Understand purpose, scope, and process of this SOP.

EPFO Exemption SOP: Grant Process and Procedure Explained

August 22, 2023 3678 Views 0 comment Print

Explore EPFO’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Grant of Exemption. Learn process, requirements, and responsibilities involved. Stay informed!

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