You have also received a notice.
“DEAR EMPLOYER YOUR ESTABLISHMENT XYZ PVT LTD, HAS FAILED TO REMIT DUES SINCE COVERAGE, PLEASE MAKE THE ECR PAYMENTS AT THE EARLIEST TO AVOID FURTHER PENAL DAMAGES AND INTEREST. PLEASE IGNORE IF ALREADY PAID-EPFO”
Notice from EFP office to Comply with PF Laws
Why Send this Notice
The PF laws, rules, and regulations applicable to you, but do not file compliance.
The employer says I don't have a PF registration, so why did I get notice?
MCA notified 15 feb 2020.
All Private Limited, Public Limited and, OPC are being allotted EPF and ESIC number by default.
6 months cooling period from Date of Registration - Do not file a PF or ESIC return for 6 months.
If in 6 months you have PF 20 and ESIC 10 employees, then you have to Return.
But what if employees are below 20 or 10?
In that case, you need to login to the EPF and ESIC portals every 6 months to update your status as "Dormant."
Every 6 months, you have to continue the same process until PF or ESIC is applicable.
Otherwise, you can also apply for cancellation.
Consequences
If you fail to take any action, then Penal Provisions may apply.
Reply to Notice
Cancel and reply to the notice if it is not applicable to your establishment.
If you Ignore it
Penalty may be imposed.
Interest may be imposed.
Account may be blocked.
