India, Sept. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Provisions for Amnesty have been introduced as a transitional measure in the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme 2026, notified on 29.06.2026. Such provisions are a one-time opportunity for regularisation of exemption status of Provident Fund (PF) Trusts that are recognized under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), but do not have a formal exemption order granted under section 17 of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions (EPF&MP) Act, 1952 or section 143 of the Code on Social Security (CoSS), 2020.
The operational guidelines for Amnesty, including manner of application, procedural requirements, etc. were provided for in the detailed circular issued ...