EPFO launches VISHWAS 2026 relief for delayed PF disputes
In short
EPFO has launched the VISHWAS 2026 scheme for employers with pending PF damage disputes. The reduced rate starts at 0.25% per month, and employers must apply by 28 December 2026.
What the reporting says
EPFO's VISHWAS 2026 scheme lets eligible employers settle pending PF damage disputes at reduced rates starting at 0.25% per month. The one-time settlement window closes on 28 December 2026, and interest and PF contributions remain payable. The scheme creates a lower-penalty route for employers facing delayed provident fund deposit disputes.
Why it matters
EPFO’s VISHWAS 2026 scheme allows eligible employers to settle pending PF damage disputes at reduced rates starting at 0.25% per month. The one-time settlement window closes on 28 December 2026, and interest plus PF contributions remain payable. The scheme matters to employers with provident fund compliance disputes because it offers a lower-penalty settlement route within a fixed deadline.