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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 7839 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 4500 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 3963 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 4143 Views 1 comment Print


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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 1218 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 1497 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 600 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 2754 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 486 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 378 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 8124 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 1716 Views 0 comment Print


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

June 21, 2023 8007 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 738 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 624 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 567 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 9993 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 5169 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 1605 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 12531 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 1179 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.

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

May 27, 2023 5451 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh held that late deposit of employees’ share of PF/ ESI contribution to the relevant funds beyond prescribed due date as per respective Act is liable to be disallowed.

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