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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 1941 Views 0 comment Print

Are International Workers Provisions Under EPF & MP Act-1952 Unconstitutional?

Corporate Law : Explore the constitutionality of provisions for international workers under the EPF & MP Act-1952. Analyzing key aspects, includin...

May 17, 2024 402 Views 0 comment Print

Notable changes in EPFO contributions for financial year 2024

Corporate Law : Article explains EPFO's 2024 updates including automatic PF transfer, salary limit revisions & employer contributions. Stay compli...

April 18, 2024 30747 Views 0 comment Print

Know the Contrasts between PF and ESIC

Corporate Law : Learn the distinctions between EPF and ESIC, including eligibility, contributions, benefits, and compliance requirements. Ensure c...

April 17, 2024 1185 Views 0 comment Print

Social Security Laws- PF & ESIC

Corporate Law : Delve into the nuances of Provident Fund (PF) and Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) schemes in India. Learn about eligib...

April 16, 2024 888 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 1914 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 459 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 1074 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 8718 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Vigilance Guidelines: Filing Complaints with EPFO Vigilance

Corporate Law : Learn how to file complaints with EPFO Vigilance, following CVC guidelines. Ensure genuine complaints with evidence for proper act...

August 1, 2023 1233 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Karnataka HC Declares Para 83 of EPF Scheme & Para 43A of Pension Scheme Unconstitutional

Corporate Law : Karnataka High Court rules in favor of employers & employees, declaring para 83 of EPF Scheme & para 43A of Pension Scheme unconst...

May 15, 2024 7221 Views 0 comment Print

Delayed payment of Employees’ Contributions to PF, No Section 36(1)(va) Deduction

Income Tax : Trimbak Konher Patil vs ITO: Bangalore ITAT decision clarifies that if employees' contributions are not paid on time as per PF Act...

May 8, 2024 846 Views 0 comment Print

No Deduction if Employees’ Contribution Not Paid to PF & ESI: Kolkata ITAT

Income Tax : Learn about the ruling by ITAT Kolkata stating no deduction can be claimed if employees' contributions deducted from salaries were...

April 16, 2024 444 Views 0 comment Print

Due Date for Section 36(1)(va) Commences with wages was payable’ & not when disbursed

Income Tax : Explore the legal dispute between Kaarya Facilities and ITO over the interpretation of Section 36(1)(va). Due date for wages under...

April 3, 2024 678 Views 1 comment Print

ITAT upholds disallowance for delayed Deposit of Employees’ PF & ESIC

Income Tax : Read the full text of the order of ITAT Pune regarding the disallowance of late deposit of Employees’ share of PF and ESIC by Ko...

March 27, 2024 537 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


SOP for Management and Regulation of EPF Exempted Establishments

Corporate Law : EPFO releases SOP for managing EPF exempted establishments, including finalized Form RM-6 for third-party audits. Ensure complianc...

July 13, 2024 279 Views 0 comment Print

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

Corporate Law : Learn about EPFO new SOP for freezing/defreezing UAN/MID/Establishment effective from June 30, 2024. Read the detailed procedure a...

July 4, 2024 309 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Eases Claim Filing: No More Cheque Leaf Uploads

Corporate Law : EPFO introduces a new relaxation, eliminating the need to upload cheque leaf images for certain eligible cases, expediting claim s...

May 28, 2024 3795 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Clarifies Claim Settlement Without UAN for Death Cases

Corporate Law : EPFO allows processing of physical claims without Aadhaar in death cases to avoid delays, subject to verification and approval by ...

May 17, 2024 579 Views 0 comment Print

GPF Interest Clarification: Exceeding ₹5 Lakh Limit Explained

Corporate Law : Get clarity on GPF interest exceeding 5 lakhs. Learn about revised provisions & implications for government servants' GPF subscrip...

May 2, 2024 927 Views 0 comment Print


Taxability of PF contribution and Interest

June 22, 2023 130518 Views 5 comments Print

Understand the taxability of PF contribution and interest. Explore the provisions of the Income-tax Act and recent amendments affecting the taxability of employee and employer contributions. Learn about the threshold limits, TDS implications, and how interest income is calculated. Get insights through examples to comprehend the nuances of tax treatment on PF contributions.

PF-ESI due date aligned with Payment Month, Expenses can be claimed u/s 37 instead of 36(1)(va)

June 21, 2023 7410 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi’s ruling on Sentinel Consultants P. Ltd. vs ACIT addresses the due dates for PF-ESI contributions, aligning with the ESIC & PF Act over the Income Tax Act’s Mercantile System, impacting the assessment years 2018-19 and 2019-20.

ITAT Upholds addition for belated employees’ contributions to PF/ESIC

June 21, 2023 720 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into ITAT Delhis ruling in Naveen Chandra Bhatt vs ITO, where the disallowance for late deposit of employees’ contribution to PF/ESIC under Section 36(i)(va) of the IT Act was upheld.

Employees’s share in relevant funds should be deposited before due date for claiming deduction u/s 36(1)(va)

June 15, 2023 519 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that the deduction u/s 36(1)(va) of the Income Tax Act can be allowed only if the employees’ share in the relevant funds is deposited by the employer before the due date stipulated in respective Acts.

ITAT Delhi dismisses Claim for delayed deposit of Employees’ Contribution to PF & ESI

June 14, 2023 537 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi dismisses Drishti Apparels’ appeal against disallowance of PF and ESI deduction due to delayed deposit, aligning with Supreme Court decision.

ITAT order allowing EPF & ESIC employee’s contribution prior to Checkmate Services Judgment suffers from ‘apparent mistake from record’ 

June 9, 2023 9480 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the ITAT order rectifying disallowance of EPF & ESIC contributions, diverging from the Checkmate Services judgment. Analysis, implications & more.

Understanding Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

June 3, 2023 4137 Views 0 comment Print

The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, is a crucial legislation in India that provides social security benefits to workers. Applicable to establishments with 20 or more employees, the act mandates a 12% monthly contribution from both employers and employees to the provident fund. Managed by the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), the funds provide financial security during retirement or unemployment due to certain circumstances. The act covers various establishments, ensuring financial stability for employees.

Employees Provident Fund Scheme in India

June 3, 2023 1464 Views 0 comment Print

The Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme (EPF) in India is a retirement savings initiative introduced by the government in 1952. Learn about its key features, benefits, eligibility criteria, and how it aids effective retirement planning. EPF provides financial security by enabling monthly contributions from both employers and employees. Benefits include tax-free returns, regular savings habits, and access to funds when needed.

Disallowance of late deposit of employees’ share of PF/ ESI beyond prescribed due date is sustained

May 29, 2023 9618 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh held that disallowance for late deposit of employees’ share of PF/ ESI contribution to relevant funds beyond prescribed due date under respective Act is duly sustainable in law.

No loss to EPF members due to delay in updating of interest in passbook

May 29, 2023 1086 Views 0 comment Print

There is no financial loss to EPF (Employee Provident Fund) members due to the delay in updating interest in the member passbook. The process of updating the member passbook with interest is essentially an entry process. The date on which the interest is entered in the passbook does not have any actual financial impact.

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