Legal Update – EPFO Member Portal Services

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Provident Fund

EPFO Member Portal Services

As per a news article on 27th July 2023, the EPFO is facing severe challenges
due to its collapsing and outdated software systems. The EPF Officers’
Association (EPFOA) has warned the Union government about the urgent
need to fix these issues, as the old servers are likely to stop functioning by
January 2024.

The EPFOA has pointed out that any delays in procuring new servers and
hardware will have significant consequences for the EPFO and its members.

The EPFOA has reported a surge in complaints and requests for help
regarding slow or non-functional software, leading to waste of time and
increased claims pendency levels. The pendency of member claims and
grievances is also on the rise.

We urge all clients to be aware of these challenges and prepare for potential
disruptions in EPFO services. We will keep you updated as more information
becomes available.

Legal Update – Haryana State Local Candidates Employment Act, 2020

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Staffing

Haryana State Local Candidates Employment Act, 2020

The Labour Ministry of Haryana has issued enclosed Notification dated: 17th July, 2023 directing the Labour Department to enforce upon all employers in the state of Haryana to register themselves under the subject mentioned act which was notified & implemented effective 15/01/2022.
As we expect Notices to be issued soon by the department to your establishment for non-compliance, It is advisable that we take steps to register under the said new act.
To summarize, The act requires establishments in the state of Haryana to register & employ 75% local candidates for all such positions whose gross wages is less than INR 30,000/- per month & related administrative compliances pertaining to Registration, Return filing etc.
We are enclosing the act copy for your reference. Please get in touch with your account manager to commence the registration process before any adverse action is taken by the Labour Department.

Maharashtra Profession Tax Incorporation of New Companies

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Professional Tax
The Government of Maharashtra, vide Gazette notification has repealed The Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings, and Employments (Amendment) Ordinance 2020 dated 22nd July 2020
The Amendment is as follows,
(1) Newly inserted Section 5(3A) which provides that a company incorporated under the provision of Companies Act 2013 at the time of incorporation shall obtain the certificate of enrollment and certificate of registration under the Maharashtra PT Act.
(2) Newly inserted provision to Section 6(1) shall state that employer registered under Section 5(A) shall, after the commencement of his liability to pay tax, furnish to the prescribed authority, a return in such form, such period, and by such date as may be prescribed.
Please refer notification for more details