The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

This edition of The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (Act 19 of 1952), updated for 2026, provides a complete and authoritative statutory reference on provident funds, pensions, and social security benefits for employees in India. Incorporating the latest amendments, including changes introduced by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, this book presents the bare text of the law along with allied schemes, rules, and notifications, making it indispensable for students, practitioners, and compliance professionals.

It includes:

• The Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 (as amended up to 14-6-2021)

• The Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 1952 (as amended up to 15-2-2022)

• The Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976 (as amended up to 28-7-2017)

• The Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2017

• The Employees’ Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 1997

• The Employees’ Provident Funds Appellate Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, 1997

• The Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021

• The International Workers’ Provident Fund Provisions

• Official notifications regarding offices and organizations under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)

• List of Central Board of Trustees under the Act

• List of notified establishments covered under the Act

• Latest applicable wage ceiling notifications and EPF contribution provisions

• Updated rates of Employees’ Provident Fund, Pension, and Insurance contributions

This edition is particularly useful for:

• Law students and academicians focusing on labour and social security law

• Advocates and consultants practicing in employment, labour, and industrial relations

• Employers, HR managers, and compliance officers ensuring adherence to statutory obligations

• Employees seeking clarity on provident fund, pension, and insurance entitlements

• Government officials and regulators overseeing the implementation of provident fund schemes

By consolidating the Act, schemes, and related rules, this 2026 edition offers a clear, updated, and reliable reference, making it an essential resource for academic study, litigation, compliance, and professional practice in the domain of employment and social security law.