India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Provisions for Amnesty were introduced as a transitional measure in the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme 2026, notified on 29.06.2026. These provisions offer 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 lack 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 the manner of application and procedural requirements, were detailed in the circular issued on 11.07.2026. The A...