Feb 222024
 

 

Title: “Streamlining Employee Benefits: The e-Pehchaan Card Initiative under the ESI Scheme”

Introduction:

In a significant move towards enhancing efficiency and accessibility in employee benefits, the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoL&E) has issued a circular, emphasizing the issuance of ePehchaan cards to all Insured Persons (lPs) under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme. This article delves into the details of this initiative, its implications, and the steps involved in implementing
the directive.

Understanding the e-Pehchaan Card:

The e-Pehchaan card is a digital identity card designed to streamline and digitize the process of providing essential benefits to Insured Persons. As outlined in the circular, it is now mandatory for all employers to issue the e-Pehchaan card to their employees immediately after registration under the ESI Scheme. This move aims to ensure quicker access to benefits and a more efficient administration of the ESI Scheme.

Key Directives in the Circular:

  1. Immediate Issuance: The circular stresses the importance of providing the e-Pehchaan card promptly after the registration of an Insured Person. This step is crucial in facilitating seamless access to healthcare and other benefits covered under the ESI Scheme.
  2. Role of ROs/SROs: Regional Offices/Sub-Regional Offices (ROs/SROs) play a pivotal role in implementing this directive. They are tasked with instructing all employers within their jurisdiction to download the e-Pehchaan card from the ESI Portal and distribute it to their employees.
  3. Digital and Hard Copy Distribution: Employers are expected to leverage the ESI Portal for digital issuance of the ePehchaan card. Simultaneously, the circular highlights the necessity of providing hard copies of the card to all existing Insured Persons. This dual approach ensures accessibility for all, considering varying preferences and technological literacy.
  4. Competent Authority Approval: The circular concludes by affirming that the directive has received approval from the Competent Authority, underscoring the official endorsement and significance of the initiative.

Benefits of the e-Pehchaan Card Initiative:

  1. Faster Access to Benefits: With immediate issuance, employees gain quicker access to healthcare and other benefits, reducing the waiting period traditionally associated with such processes.
  2. Digitization for Efficiency: The move towards a digital identity card aligns with broader efforts to digitize administrative processes, promoting efficiency and accuracy in record-keeping.
  3. Employee Empowerment: Insured Persons receive a tangible identity card, empowering them with a physical and digital proof of their enrollment and eligibility for ESI Scheme benefits.
  4. Uniform Implementation: The circular ensures a uniform implementation of the e-Pehchaan card issuance across various regions, enhancing standardization and ease of compliance for employers.

Conclusion: The issuance of e-Pehchaan cards represents a significant stride towards modernizing and simplifying the delivery of employee benefits under the ESI Scheme. This initiative not only aligns with the broader digital transformation goals but also prioritizes the well-being and convenience of Insured Persons. As employers and regional offices collaborate in implementing this directive, it is anticipated that the streamlined process will set a precedent for future enhancements in employee benefit administration.

 

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Oct 232023
 

Ceeta Industries Limited, a company headquartered in Tumkur, Karnataka, has been penalized by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for violating Section 134(3)(q) of the Companies Act, 2013. The violation stems from the company’s failure to include a required statement regarding the constitution of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, in their Board reports for the financial year ending on March 31, 2019, and March 31, 2020.

Key point:-

Violation Details: The company did not disclose its compliance with ICC provisions in its Board reports, which was a violation of Section 134(3) of the Companies Act.

Penalties Imposed: The penalties for this violation include a fine of three lakh rupees for the company and fifty thousand rupees each for its Managing Director, CFO (Key Managerial Personnel), and Company Secretary.

Adjudication Process: The violation was identified in July 2021, and the company underwent an adjudication process, including a physical hearing where they argued that the omission was unintentional.

Small Company Argument: The company claimed that, as it had fewer than ten employees in each establishment, it was not obligated to establish an ICC. However, this argument did not exempt them from the penalty.

Importance of Compliance: The article underscores the necessity of adhering to all statutory requirements, no matter how seemingly procedural they appear, to avoid financial penalties and legal actions.

Consequences of Non-Compliance: Failure to comply with the MCA’s order could result in further legal actions under Section 454(8) of the Companies Act, 2013. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to legal requirements and maintaining regulatory compliance to avoid financial penalties and potential legal consequences.

 

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Oct 182023
 

The Government of Odisha has notified the revised rate of minimum wages for the scheduled employment that takes effect from 01 October 2023.

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Oct 112023
 

The Government of Bihar, vide Notification No- 1687,1688 Dated- 31.03.2023 Gazette No.- 298 Dated 10.04.2023, revised the VDA effective 1st October 2023. Please refer to the notification for more details

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Sep 272023
 

 

The Labour dept of Punjab has amended certain rules of the Factory Act 1948, and section 65 subsection (3) and clause (IV) have been amended pls refer to the said notification

 

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Apr 192023
 


The Government of Telangana hereby issues guidelines for granting exemption from section 7 (Opening and Closing hours) of the Telangana Shops And Establishments Act, 1988 to all Shops & Establishments as defined in section 2 (21) of the Telangana Shops & Establishments Act, 1988 for operating 24/7 in the Telangana State, subject to the following conditions namely:-

(i) Issue of ID cards,

(ii) Weekly off,

(iii) Weekly working hours,

(iv) Overtime wages,

(v) Compensatory holiday with wages in lieu of employees attending duty on a notified national /festival holiday,

(vi) Adequate safety of Women employees,

(vii) Consent of women employees to work in night shift,

(viii) To and from transport from Women employees working in night shift,

(ix) The Management shall maintain the records and furnish returns as prescribed by the State Government within time,

(x) Subject to compliance with provisions under the Police Act & Rules in force, and

(xi) Subject to payment of an annual fee of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) for each store to open 24×7 under the Telangana Shops And Establishments Act, 1988.

The relevant official notification is attached for your kind reference,

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Apr 132023
 

Please find attached herewith Central Minimum Wages rates w.e.f. 01/04/2023 to 30/09/2023.
Kindly comply accordingly from April 2023.

 

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Central Minimum Wages from 1st April 2023 to 30th September 2023.


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Apr 102023
 


Govt of Maharashtra notifies Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings, and Employments (Amendment) Bill, 2023 to notify changes in Profession Tax Rates w.e.f. 01.04.2023. One notable change is that bill exempts the professional tax payable by the women who draw the monthly salary or wages up to rupees twenty-five thousand w.e.f. 01.04.2023.

(1) This Act may be called the Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings, and Employments (Amendment) Act, 2023. (2) It shall come into force on the 1st of April 2023. 2. Amendment of section 27A of Mah. XVI of 1975. In Section 27A of the Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings, and Employments Act, 1975.

AS PER L. A. BILL No. XIII OF 2023 OF MAHARASHTRA GOVT DATED 20th MARCH 2023 MADE FOLLOWING AMENDEMENTS.

(1) This Act may be called the Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings, and Employments (Amendment) Act, 2023.

(2) It shall come into force on the 1st of April 2023

Revised Slab from 1st Apr 2023.

(i) In the case of men, whose monthly salaries or wages,–

a) Upto 7500 – NO Profession Tax.

b) >7500 but less than 10,000 – 175/- Per Month.

c) >10,000 – 200/- Per Month (In Feb Month-300).

(ii) in the case of women, whose monthly salaries or wages,–

a) Salary < 25,000: No Profession Tax.

b) Salary > 25,000 : 200/- Per Month (In Feb Month-300).

Gazette Copy:- 👇

Mah-PT-Amdmt-Act-2023


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Apr 052023
 

The 233 meeting of the Central Board of Trustees, EPF was held today in Delhi under the Chairmanship of Shri Bhupendra Yadav, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Environment, Forest & Climate Change. The Vice-Chairmanship of Shri Rameshwar Teli, Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Petroleum & Natural Gas and Co-Vice-Chairpersonship of Ms. Arti Ahuja, Secretary Labour & Employment and the Member Secretary Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Central P F Commissioner was also present during the meeting.

The Central Board recommended an 8.15 % annual rate of interest to be credited on EPF accumulations in members’ accounts for the financial year 2022-23. The interest rate would be officially notified in the government gazette after approval of the Ministry of Finance, following which EPFO would credit the rate of interest into its subscribers’ accounts.

Here are a few key points to remember about EPF Interest Rate:

● The interest rate of 8.15% has come into effect and will apply to EPF deposits made between April 2022 and March 2023.

● Even though the interest is calculated monthly, it is only deposited to the Employees’ Provident Fund account once a year on March 31st of the applicable fiscal year.

● The transferred interest is added to the next month’s balance, i.e. April’s balance, and is then used to calculate interest.

● If no contributions are made to an EPF account for 36 months in a row, the account becomes dormant or inoperative.

● Employees who have not reached retirement age might earn interest on their inactive accounts.

● Interest is not paid on funds put in retired employees’ inactive accounts.

● The interest collected on dormant accounts is taxed at the member’s slab rate.

● The employee will not receive any interest for payments made by the company to the Employee’ Pension Scheme. However, beyond the age of 58, a pension is provided out of this amount.

Please take note of the same.

 

DOWNLOAD: The Central Board Trustees (CBT) EPF recommends an 8.15 % rate of interest to EPF subscribers for FY2022-23.

 


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Mar 292023
 

It has become a mandatory process to link your PAN with your Aadhaar. This is an important process because this will allow your income tax returns to be processed.

To provide some more time to the taxpayers, the date for linking PAN & Aadhaar has been extended to 30th June 2023, whereby persons can intimate their Aadhaar to the prescribed authority for PAN-Aadhaar linking without facing repercussions.

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