EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 17(1)(a) OF EPF & MP ACT

Posted by & filed under Provident Fund - (Notification -Circulars).

Dear all,Good News for  Exempted Establishment   An Internal Circular dated 5.8.2016 issued by the EPFO to its Field Functionaries states that: Section 17 of the EPF & MP Act stipulates that the Appropriate Government may, by Notification in Official Gazette and subject to such conditions as may be specified in the Notification exempt whether prospectively… Read more »

Inspection In regards to Security/Manpower/Facility Management

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Dear all, Pls refer to the attach circular dated 1st Aug 2016 from the Central PF Office where in all the field officer have been instructed to do the inspection of the respective establishment engaged in Security/Manpower/Facility Management. This is in regards to various complaints & grievance received regarding under reporting of employees contribution under the said act in respect of such establishment…. Read more »

The Government of India amends Employees’ Pension Scheme allowing members to contribute till 60 years of age

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Key amendments in the notification Under the EPS, a new provision under sub-paragraph (7B) of paragraph 12 has been inserted enabling the following benefits: a) Contributions allowed after the age of 58 years but not beyond 60 years  A member may opt to continue contributions under EPS till the age of 60 years if the… Read more »

EPF Grievances ob Android Mobile App

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The Government of India has launched the CPGRAM Mobile App which can be installed on the android mobile phone for lodging the grievance, lodging the reminder/ clarification, and viewing the status of the grievance lodged earlier. You are requested to inform your employees of this facility.Step to install the Mobile App:-1. Log on to http://pgportal.gov.in2. Capture… Read more »

No Inspection for the Startup New Company under EPFO

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Good Evening all! Pls refer to the said circular as issued by the EPFO in regards to No Inspection for the Startup New Company under EPFO. The directions were issued from the Secretary ( Labour & Employment) where in No inspection  will be carried out by the EPFo Official for Next three years Start-Ups are allowed to submit self-certified… Read more »

PMO seeks welfare coverage for construction labour

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The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has asked the labour ministry to ensure that all construction workers in the country are covered under social security schemes such as the Employees’ Provident Fund.Labour Secretary Shankar Aggarwal has also written to state governments to seek their co-operation in the endeavour.The biggest challenge in bringing millions of India’s construction… Read more »

Removal of 5 Days Grace Period from EPF act 1952

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Dear all, As per Para 38(1) of the EPF Scheme 1952 Paragraph 3 of Employees Pension Scheme 1995 and Paragraph 8(1) of the Employees Deposit Link Insurance the required EPF dues was to be paid within 15 days of close of every Month initially 5 days grace period was allowed as the reconciliation  & payment was done manually and… Read more »