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Section 143(6) regarding rate of inspection charges

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-30052026-273001) on 30 May 2026 (issued 29-May-2026), filed under Extra Ordinary, related to the Code on Wages, 2019. The purpose of this notification is to clarify and standardize the rate of inspection charges for exempted establishments to ensure compliance with the EPF and EDLI Schemes.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-30052026-273001
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
Related Code Code on Wages, 2019
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-06-30

Action Required

Employers of exempted establishments must calculate and pay the inspection charges at the specified rates, ensuring timely payment to the respective administration accounts. They should also update their payroll systems to reflect these changes.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
AllManufacturingService Sector

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 14B of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
  • EPF Scheme
  • EDLI Scheme

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to clarify and standardize the rate of inspection charges for exempted establishments to ensure compliance with the EPF and EDLI Schemes.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a gazette notification setting the inspection charges for exempted establishments under the EPF and EDLI Schemes, with rates of 0.35% and 0.005% of wages respectively. The charges are payable monthly, with minimum amounts of Rs. 8750 for EPF and Rs. 1250 for EDLI.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-30052026-273001)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 30-May-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-30052026-273001 about?
The purpose of this notification is to clarify and standardize the rate of inspection charges for exempted establishments to ensure compliance with the EPF and EDLI Schemes.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official gazette PDF is published on egazette.gov.in. An archived copy is also available for download directly from this page, in case the official portal is temporarily unavailable.
Which Labour Code does this notification relate to?
This notification relates to the Code on Wages, 2019.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-30052026-273001?
Employers of exempted establishments must calculate and pay the inspection charges at the specified rates, ensuring timely payment to the respective administration accounts. They should also update their payroll systems to reflect these changes. The compliance deadline is 2026-06-30.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-30052026-273001?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All, Manufacturing, Service Sector sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-30052026-273001?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 14B of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·