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Income Tax Form 187: Appeal on Refusal or Withdrawal of Provident Fund Recognition/Approval

Income Tax : Form 187 allows appeal against refusal or withdrawal of recognition of provident, gratuity, or superannuation funds within 60 days...

March 27, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Form 186: Application for Recognition of Provident Fund

Income Tax : Form 186 application process, eligibility, documents, filing rules, and recognition of provident funds under Income-tax provisions...

March 27, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Form 185: Accounts of Subscribers to Recognised Provident Fund

Income Tax : Form 185 sets format for maintaining provident fund subscriber accounts, including contributions, interest, and balances, with ann...

March 27, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

PF Withdrawal for International Workers in India – Why Age 58 Still Matters (SSA vs Non-SSA Explained)

Corporate Law : International workers from non-SSA countries cannot withdraw PF on exit. The article explains why age 58 remains the key condition...

March 21, 2026 717 Views 0 comment Print

Finance Bill 2026 Aligned Provident Fund Tax Rules with EPF Framework from 1st April 2026

Income Tax : The Finance Bill, 2026 updates Schedule XI to remove outdated contribution and investment limits. The changes bring income-tax rul...

February 4, 2026 2787 Views 0 comment Print


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EPFO Simplifies PF Transfer & UAN Generation Process

Corporate Law : EPFO introduces easier PF transfer with revamped Form 13 and bulk UAN generation for employers (without immediate Aadhaar)....

April 25, 2025 951 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Empanels 15 Banks for Contributions, Total Now 32

Corporate Law : EPFO adds 15 banks for employer contributions, expanding to 32 banks. The move aims to enhance efficiency and reduce transactional...

April 3, 2025 951 Views 0 comment Print

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 1899 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 2370 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 1008 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


PF/ESI Due Date Verification Incomplete, Matter Sent Back to AO

Income Tax : The issue centered on employees’ PF contributions and statutory due dates post-Checkmate ruling. The ITAT held that detailed ver...

January 6, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Appeal Dismissed as Infructuous After HC Quashes Recall Under Section 254(2)

Income Tax : The High Court held that the Tribunal exceeded its limited powers under Section 254(2) by recalling a final order on merits. Once ...

December 23, 2025 324 Views 0 comment Print

PF Delay Partly Disallowed, MAT Issue Sent Back for Verification

Income Tax : The Tribunal remanded the MAT issue after noting lack of factual verification on whether reserve withdrawals were credited to the ...

December 22, 2025 165 Views 0 comment Print

PF/ESI Disallowance to Be Examined Only After Deciding Delay

Income Tax : SEO Description: The Tribunal held that an appeal cannot be dismissed solely on limitation without examining reasons for delay. Th...

December 16, 2025 378 Views 0 comment Print

Recalled Case Ends Against Assessee as PF/ESI Delay Proves Fatal

Income Tax : Tribunal relied on Supreme Court’s Checkmate ruling to uphold disallowance of delayed employees’ PF/ESI contribution under Sec...

December 3, 2025 438 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Salient features of Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2025

Corporate Law : EPFO's campaign (Nov 2025–Apr 2026) allows employers to enroll employees missed from 2017 to 2025. Pay only employer's share and...

October 29, 2025 1419 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Launches Revamped ECR System for Employers

Corporate Law : EPFO introduces a revamped Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) from September 2025 with system-based validations, revised filing o...

September 26, 2025 1377 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory UAN Allotment and Activation via UMANG

Corporate Law : Starting August 1, 2025, UAN allotment and activation will be mandatory through the UMANG app using Aadhaar-based Face Authenticat...

July 30, 2025 2352 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Simplifies PF Transfer & UAN Generation Process

Corporate Law : EPFO introduces easier PF transfer with revamped Form 13 and bulk UAN generation for employers (without immediate Aadhaar)....

April 25, 2025 951 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO: UAN Activation via UMANG App with Face Authentication

Corporate Law : EPFO introduces UAN allotment and activation through UMANG app using Face Authentication (FAT). Simplifies access to EPFO services...

April 8, 2025 7080 Views 0 comment Print


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

January 3, 2025 1521 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad High Court dismisses Patton Logistics’ petition challenging EPF Appellate Tribunal’s stay order, emphasizing the tribunal’s power to impose conditions.

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

January 3, 2025 1326 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the Allahabad High Court’s dismissal of Shrasty Computer Solutions’ appeal against the EPFO due to the expired limitation period for filing.

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

January 3, 2025 1641 Views 0 comment Print

Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled on EPF Act applicability to employees of aided schools, emphasizing compliance with central laws over state-specific rules.

Exercising Joint Option Under EPF Scheme Precedes Higher Pension Option Under EPS 1995

January 3, 2025 2154 Views 1 comment Print

Patna HC rules on joint option under EPF and Pension Scheme for higher pensions, citing Supreme Court precedents, impacting retirees from Bihar State Food Corporation.

HRA & Conveyance Allowances Excluded from Provident Fund Contributions: Madras HC

January 3, 2025 2208 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court ruling on A. K. Ahamed & Co. Vs EPFO remands case for fresh adjudication, emphasizing that HRA and conveyance allowances are excluded from PF contributions.

IPC Provisions Apply if Provident Fund Deductions Aren’t Deposited: Karnataka HC

January 3, 2025 948 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court quashes criminal proceedings against trustees for alleged provident fund violations, clarifying IPC provisions on employer liabilities.

Messes with 20 or More Employees, Covered Under EPF Act Regardless of Profit Motive

January 2, 2025 1293 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Delhi High Court’s decision on JDT Islam Orphanage’s challenge to EPF Tribunal’s order on mess employment and applicability of EPF Act provisions.

Director with Control Over Day-to-Day Affairs is an Employer Under EPF Act

January 2, 2025 1182 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC dismisses Yash Pal Ashok’s petition against recovery proceedings under the EPF Act, upholding the actions of the Recovery Officer.

Writ Court to Interfere if Show Cause Notice Lacks Jurisdiction or Due Process

January 2, 2025 1533 Views 0 comment Print

Lotus Herbals Private Limited Vs Employees’ Provident Fund Organization And Ors. (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court addressed a petition filed by Lotus Herbals Private Limited challenging a notice under Section 7A of the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, issued by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). The petitioner contended that the […]

EPF Act Applicability Cannot Be Denied After Compliance: Calcutta HC

January 2, 2025 915 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta HC dismisses appeal by North 24 Parganas Cooperative Bank, upholding EPF dues payment order, citing non-applicability of exclusions under EPF Act.

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