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Maharashtra Government Announces List of Public Holidays for 2026

Maharashtra Government Announces List of Public Holidays for 2026

Mumbai, December 5, 2025: The Maharashtra Government has officially released the public holiday calendar for the year 2026, declaring 24 public holidays for all state government offices under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The notification was issued by the General Administration Department (GAD). In addition to the standard list, the state has also announced one […]

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Maharashtra Issues Draft Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2025

Mumbai, 1 December 2025: The Government of Maharashtra has released the draft Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Rules, 2025, proposing comprehensive reforms for workplace safety, licensing, health standards and compliance under the OSH Code, 2020. The draft rules aim to modernize safety regulations across factories, establishments, construction sites, mines and other workplaces in

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Maharashtra Govt Extends Late Fee Waiver for MVAT, CST, and PT Returns Amid System Upgradation Issues

Mumbai, December 1, 2025 — The Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax (MGST) Department has announced an extension of the late fee waiver for dealers filing monthly returns under the MVAT Act, CST Act and PT Act, following continued technical difficulties caused by the state’s automation system upgrade. The decision was issued through Trade Circular 19T

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EPFO Releases FAQs on Revamped ECR System Ahead of September 2025 Rollout

EPFO Releases FAQs on Revamped ECR System Ahead of September 2025 Rollout

New Delhi, October 8, 2025: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help employers and payroll teams transition to the Revamped Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) System, which becomes operational from September 2025. The redesigned system aims to streamline monthly PF filing, strengthen validations, and reduce errors

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EPFO Makes Display of Form 5A Details Mandatory at Establishment Entrance or Website

New Delhi, October 7, 2025: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has directed all establishments covered under the EPF & MP Act, 1952 to prominently display key details from Form 5A either at the entrance of the premises or on the establishment’s website and mobile application. The directive has been issued under the powers of

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EPFO Launches Revamped ECR System for September 2025 Wage Month

EPFO Launches Revamped ECR System for September 2025 Wage Month

New Delhi, September 26, 2025: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced the launch of a revamped Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) system for all establishments, applicable from the wage month of September 2025 onwards. The new module has been released in beta form and is accessible through the EPFO employer portal. EPFO said the redesigned

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EPFO Releases User Manual for Employer Registration Under PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana

EPFO Releases User Manual for Employer Registration Under PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana

New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a detailed user manual to guide establishments through the one-time registration process required to avail benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY). The registration is mandatory for all employers seeking incentives under Part B of the scheme. The process ensures verification of

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Government Launches Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana to Boost Employment and Support First-Time Workers

Government Launches Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana to Boost Employment and Support First-Time Workers

New Delhi: The Ministry of Labour & Employment has released detailed guidelines for the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) — a major employment-linked incentive scheme aimed at generating sustained new jobs, increasing workforce formalization and supporting first-time employees entering the labour market. The scheme will be implemented through the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation

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Union Cabinet Approves Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to Create 3.5 Crore Jobs

Union Cabinet Approves Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to Create 3.5 Crore Jobs

New Delhi, July 1, 2025 — In a major push toward employment generation and workforce formalization, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, aimed at boosting job creation, improving employability, and expanding social security across all sectors — with special emphasis on the manufacturing industry.

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