Fema / RBI : The issue concerns delays in pension credit caused by banks. The guidelines mandate 8% interest compensation for such delays. The ...
Income Tax : This guide breaks down the complete taxation of salary income in India—covering allowances, perquisites, retirement benefits, an...
Finance : A comprehensive overview of India's National Pension System (NPS), covering eligibility, account types, investment choices, tax be...
Income Tax : Learn how pensioners can file income tax returns effortlessly using TaxBuddy’s DIY platform. Step-by-step instructions tailored ...
Corporate Law : Learn about the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for Central Govt employees under NPS. Check eligibility, contribution details, assure...
Corporate Law : PFRDA has introduced the AI-powered Pension Sahayak portal, replacing the earlier CGMS with a multilingual, voice-enabled grievanc...
Corporate Law : PFRDA introduced multiple NAVs to reflect different fee structures for government and non-government subscribers. The change ensur...
Income Tax : The issue revolved around concerns of exemption removal under the new tax regime. The Government clarified that the exemption cont...
Corporate Law : Authorities cautioned investors about entities promising monthly returns on deposits without regulatory approval, advising the pub...
Corporate Law : PFRDA has issued a public notice cautioning investors about an unregistered website and mobile app offering high-return schemes. T...
Corporate Law : Madras High Court permits senior citizen to withdraw ₹2 lakh monthly from attached pension account, citing hardship, while tax a...
Corporate Law : Patna HC rules on joint option under EPF and Pension Scheme for higher pensions, citing Supreme Court precedents, impacting retire...
Income Tax : ITAT Ahmedabad held that PFRDA Act, 2013 doesn’t prescribed any due date for payment of employee’s contribution to National Pe...
Income Tax : In the case of G.K. Reddy vs. DCIT, Madras High Court has directed the Income Tax Department to lift the attachment of a pension a...
Income Tax : Read the full text of the judgment by Punjab and Haryana High Court granting a refund of income tax on exempted disability pension...
Corporate Law : PFRDA has introduced the StAR NPS platform to enable a fully digital and assisted onboarding process for NPS subscribers. The fram...
Corporate Law : PFRDA has introduced a Regulatory Sandbox framework allowing controlled testing of innovative pension products and FinTech solutio...
Corporate Law : PFRDAs 2026 amendment redefines the assets of the National Pension System Trust, expressly covering subscriber funds, securities, ...
Corporate Law : The Office Memorandum increases Dearness Relief rates for CPF beneficiaries and eligible family members under the 5th Central Pay ...
Corporate Law : Accounts with no contributions for four consecutive quarters will be classified as dormant and charged reduced AMC. This lower fee...
Ministry of Labour and Employment introduced a temporary amendment allowing employers to regularize past defaults between July 2017 and October 2025 with a nominal ₹100 lump-sum penalty under the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2025.
DoPPW clarifies that Enhanced Family Pension is payable for 7 years or until the deceased would have reached 67 years, whichever is less, applicable to all cases.
The DoPPW clarified rules for family pension in cases involving two wives under CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, directing departments to follow legal consultation before settling such claims.
DoPPW clarifies that gratuity under CCS (Payment of Gratuity under NPS) Rules, 2021 is payable only upon retirement/absorption, not standard resignation, which forfeits past service.
DoPPW clarified that enhanced gratuity ceiling of ₹25 lakh under CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 applies solely to Central Government civil servants, not to PSUs, Banks, or Autonomous Bodies.
New guidelines from DoPPW mandate thorough internal examination of pension cases before referral. Submissions must be comprehensive, cite specific rules, and include Administrative Secretary approval.
This guide breaks down the complete taxation of salary income in India—covering allowances, perquisites, retirement benefits, and exemptions available to salaried taxpayers.
PFRDA Circular 16 rationalizes NPS Auto Choice/Life Cycle Fund nomenclature for better transparency, renaming them to reflect risk (Low to Aggressive). It integrates them into the new Common Schemes (CS) under the Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF).
PFRDA clarifies that POPs may engage non-individual intermediaries registered with RBI, IRDAI, SEBI, or PFRDA as Pension Agents under existing regulations.
PFRDA Circular mandates Source Nodal Office authorization for all NPS Inter-Sector Shifting and Exit Requests for Government sector subscribers, effective immediately.
