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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Income Tax : The Finance Bill, 2026 updates Schedule XI to remove outdated contribution and investment limits.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


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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 1422 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 7098 Views 0 comment Print


GPF Interest Clarification: Exceeding ₹5 Lakh Limit Explained

May 2, 2024 4836 Views 0 comment Print

Get clarity on GPF interest exceeding 5 lakhs. Learn about revised provisions & implications for government servants’ GPF subscriptions.

Enhancement of gratuity on account of Dearness Allowance rising by 50%

April 30, 2024 5475 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the enhancement of gratuity by EPFO due to a 50% increase in Dearness Allowance for Central Government Employees, impacting retirement benefits.

Notable changes in EPFO contributions for financial year 2024

April 18, 2024 40206 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains EPFO’s 2024 updates including automatic PF transfer, salary limit revisions & employer contributions. Stay compliant!

Know the Contrasts between PF and ESIC

April 17, 2024 2796 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the distinctions between EPF and ESIC, including eligibility, contributions, benefits, and compliance requirements. Ensure compliance with Indian social security laws.

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

April 16, 2024 639 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the ruling by ITAT Kolkata stating no deduction can be claimed if employees’ contributions deducted from salaries were not paid to PF & ESI accounts. Full order analysis provided.

Social Security Laws- PF & ESIC

April 16, 2024 2445 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into the nuances of Provident Fund (PF) and Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) schemes in India. Learn about eligibility, contributions, benefits, and withdrawal rules for both, ensuring employee welfare.

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

April 3, 2024 999 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the legal dispute between Kaarya Facilities and ITO over the interpretation of Section 36(1)(va). Due date for wages under scrutiny. ITAT Mumbai ruling analyzed.

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

March 27, 2024 903 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of the order of ITAT Pune regarding the disallowance of late deposit of Employees’ share of PF and ESIC by Kothari Wheels vs DCIT.

ITAT Directs AO to Verify Claim of Government Holidays Delaying PF & ESI Remittance

March 24, 2024 990 Views 0 comment Print

Read how ITAT Chennai directs re-adjudication in the dispute over remittance of employees’ contributions towards Provident Fund and ESI in Gurusamy Aadhinarayanan Vs ITO case.

Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Withdrawal Challenges and Way Out

March 21, 2024 1533 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to withdraw from Employees Provident Fund (EPF) in India. Understand the process, common difficulties, and steps to accelerate fund crediting. Expert advice included.

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