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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Sneha Kulkarni

EPFO launches VISHWAS 2026 scheme: Six-month window offers relief in delayed PF dispute cases; check eligibility

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced the VISHWAS, 2026, scheme, a dispute resolution scheme for employers with pending Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) cases. Other than that, the EPFO has also announced an Amnesty Scheme, 2026, which provides a one-time opportunity for select establishments operating exempted provident fund (PF) trusts to regularise their position under the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) statute.

Under VISHWAS, 2026, instead of paying normal damages under Section 14B, eligible employers can settle EPF cases by paying substantially reduced damages, provided they clear the applicable interest and meet the scheme’s conditions.

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