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Impact of Proposed Wage Ceiling Enhancement under EPF Act

Corporate Law : Explore the potential effects of the proposed wage ceiling increase under the EPF Act on employers, employees, and provident fund ...

December 30, 2024 7842 Views 1 comment Print

High Court Rulings 2024 – Employees’ Provident Fund Act Cases & Decisions

Corporate Law : Summary of key 2024 High Court rulings under the Employees' Provident Fund Act, covering employer liabilities, deductions, and mor...

December 26, 2024 4515 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 4080 Views 0 comment Print

What is the formula to calculate EPS pension?

Corporate Law : Learn how to calculate EPS pension, eligibility criteria, and the different types of pensions available under the Employee Pension...

September 3, 2024 3966 Views 0 comment Print

Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Withdrawal Rules

Corporate Law : Understand EPF withdrawal rules, tax implications, and conditions for partial and full withdrawals in 2024. Know when and how your...

August 22, 2024 4167 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


EPFO Simplifies PF Transfer Process for Easier Claims

Corporate Law : EPFO has streamlined the PF transfer process, eliminating employer approval for most claims, aiming to reduce turnaround time and ...

January 21, 2025 1221 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO introduces Auto claim settlement for Education, marriage & housing

Corporate Law : EPFO is revolutionizing service delivery by introducing auto-mode settlement for education, marriage, and housing claims, reducing...

May 13, 2024 2130 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Extends Deadline for Employers: Upload Pension on Higher Wage Details

Corporate Law : EPFO grants a five-month extension to employers for uploading wage details regarding pension on higher wages. Learn about the late...

January 3, 2024 603 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO SOP on freezing/de-freezing the MID/UAN/Establishment

Corporate Law : Explore EPFO's SOP for freezing and de-freezing MIDs, UANs, and Establishments to safeguard funds, verify genuineness, and prevent...

December 27, 2023 1500 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO SOP For Inspection of Establishments

Corporate Law : Read the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for EPFO inspections, promoting fairness and ease of compliance while protecting worke...

August 1, 2023 10248 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


No Addition for Delay in PF/ESIC Deposits Due to Technical Glitches: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax :  ITAT Delhi partly allowed FIL India's appeal on tax adjustments, PF contributions, and double taxation of interest on refund und...

January 25, 2025 900 Views 0 comment Print

Employer liable to pay damages for delay in transfer of EPF accumulations by Board of Trustees

Goods and Services Tax : The Calcutta High Court reviewed a writ petition from Paschim Banga Gramin Bank, challenging a Section 14B order under the Employe...

January 5, 2025 606 Views 0 comment Print

EPF Appellate Tribunal Can Stay Orders Passed by Authorities Under EPF Act

Corporate Law : Allahabad High Court dismisses Patton Logistics' petition challenging EPF Appellate Tribunal's stay order, emphasizing the tribuna...

January 3, 2025 423 Views 0 comment Print

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

Corporate Law : Learn about the Allahabad High Court's dismissal of Shrasty Computer Solutions' appeal against the EPFO due to the expired limitat...

January 3, 2025 228 Views 0 comment Print

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

Corporate Law : Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled on EPF Act applicability to employees of aided schools, emphasizing compliance with central laws o...

January 3, 2025 924 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


EPFO Clarifications on Pension for Higher Wages Cases

Corporate Law : EPFO clarifies policies on pension computation, trust rules, arrears, and damages in higher wages cases per Ministry of Labour & E...

January 18, 2025 2787 Views 1 comment Print

Implementation of Centralised Pension Payment System (CPPS)

Corporate Law : EPFO centralises pension disbursement through CPPS. Claims processed with any bank across India. Instructions for smooth pension c...

January 17, 2025 498 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Launches Data Capture for Non-EPS Members

Corporate Law : EPFO deploys functionality for capturing data of Non-EPS members. UAN generation and activation mandatory for all P.F. Trust membe...

January 17, 2025 381 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Facility to Delink Erroneous Member IDs from UAN

Corporate Law : EPFO introduces a delinking facility for erroneous Member IDs from UAN. Follow steps via unified portal to correct linked details....

January 17, 2025 8175 Views 1 comment Print

Simplification of EPFO Joint Declaration Process

Corporate Law : EPFO introduces a streamlined process for joint declaration updates, including UAN, Aadhaar validation, and document submission vi...

January 16, 2025 1722 Views 0 comment Print


EPFO clarifies on Skilled & Unskilled workers for PMRPY Scheme

July 31, 2017 5994 Views 0 comment Print

It is stated that the PMRPY Scheme was intended to target semi-skilled and unskilled workers and would be applicable to those workers whose wage/salary was up to Rs. 15000/-per month.

EPFO: Implementation of e-court software- revised procedure

July 24, 2017 1932 Views 0 comment Print

As you are aware, in the e-court software the allotment of 7A & 14B cases among assessing authorities is automatic so as to ensure that the workload is spread uniformly and cases are allotted randomly.

EPFO enables online Transfer Claims under Unified Portal

July 21, 2017 2235 Views 0 comment Print

As you are aware, new Facility to apply for Transfer has been launched in the Member Interface and Employer Interface under Unified Portal with effect from 27th May 2017 replacing the functionality of the erstwhile OTCP Portal.

EPF Compliance in respect of multiple units establishments

July 21, 2017 22464 Views 0 comment Print

In accordance with the cited instructions, there are many establishments which have employees working at different locations and branches but the payment of PF dues of all the workers is made under a single PF code number. However there were demands to give a facility for field offices to monitor compliance in their inspection area or information driven scrutiny of compliance.

Govt. notifies 7.8% interest rate for 2nd quarter on non-Govt. PF, Superannuation and Gratuity Fund

July 17, 2017 1086 Views 0 comment Print

It is hereby notified that the deposits made under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds, announced in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) Notification No.F.16(1)-PD/75 dated 30th June, 1975, shall with effect from 1st July, 2017 to 30th September, 2017, bear interest at 7.8% (Seven point eight percent). This rate will be in force w.e.f. 1st July, 2017.

Aadhaar enabled online filings of claims by EPF members

July 7, 2017 2430 Views 0 comment Print

A new facility has been launched in employee’s Member Interface of Unified Portal for the employees/members to submit Online Claims based on Composite Claim Form (Aadhar) for availing the benefits under EPF (Form-19), Pension (Form-10C) & PF Part Withdrawals (Form-31).

Collections of EPF started with 4 more banks in addition to SBI

July 6, 2017 1191 Views 0 comment Print

ollections of EPF dues have been started with PNB, Allahabad Bank, Indian Bank, Union Bank of India in addition to State Bank of India through direct online mode.

Revised Application Form for Certificate of Coverage of Indian Worker

June 30, 2017 1260 Views 0 comment Print

The different application forms for Certificate of Coverage (COC) in respect of Indian Worker (having Indian Passport) going to work in a country with which India is having Social Security Agreement (SSA) has been revised into a single form keeping in view the new COC application software being developed by IS division.

Benefit of two years weightage of service to the EPF members

June 21, 2017 3030 Views 0 comment Print

Several references have been received from the field offices that cases where two years weightage was given where the past service comes out to 20 years, the new application software while generating the worksheet has reduced the past service benefits in comparison to that calculated in legacy software. The matter has been examined and the following clarification is issued.

Definition of International Worker under EPF scheme 1952

June 8, 2017 13812 Views 0 comment Print

An Indian employee will be treated as International Worker only when (i) he has worked or is going to work in a foreign country with which India has entered into Social Security Agreement and (ii) he is eligible to avail the benefits under a social security programme of the said foreign country.

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