Employees Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 alongwith E.P.F. Scheme, 1952 with allied Schemes, Rules & Forms

This authoritative volume consolidates the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 with the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 1952 and allied schemes (Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995; Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976), Rules and the frequently used EPFO forms — all annotated in plain language for quick application. Each provision is explained with practical commentary covering registration of establishments, employer/employee contribution rules, wage definition, inspection and prosecution powers, and the mechanics of claims, withdrawals and pensions. The book walks readers through claim procedures (Form-19 for final settlement, Form-10C for pension, Form-2R for nomination etc.) and provides worked examples, step-by-step checklists for employers and sample pleadings for legal practitioners. Helpful appendices contain downloadable form text, index to EPFO circulars and a one-page “How to file an EPF claim” flowchart to reduce turnaround time. Whether you are preparing payroll, advising clients on social-security liabilities, or seeking a compact desk reference for subscriber claims and compliance, this edition places statute, scheme and forms into a single, actionable resource.