New Delhi | SGC Services Compliance Alert – In a significant move to enhance transparency and reinforce statutory compliance, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a mandatory directive to all covered establishments.
We draw your urgent attention to Circular No. Compliance/ U/P78/2022/Advocacy/55643/13179 dated October 7, 2025, which mandates the prominent display of a crucial extract of Form 5A at every establishment.
The Deadline is Urgent: October 21, 2025
Employers are required to comply with this new mandate within 15 days of the circular’s date, which makes the strict deadline October 21, 2025. Failure to adhere to this directive could attract legal action and penalties under the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions (EPF & MP) Act, 1952.
Where Must the Information Be Displayed?
The Form 5A extract must be displayed prominently in the following places:
- Physical Display: At the entrance of the establishment.
- Digital Display (If Applicable): On the company’s website and mobile application (if one exists).
What Information Must Be Displayed?
To ensure full compliance, employers must prepare a display board (and update digital platforms) containing the following details from their Form 5A record:
SGC Services Advisory: Act Immediately
This is a clear and time-bound directive aimed at boosting employee awareness of their social security coverage and facilitating oversight.
We strongly advise all our clients and businesses to prioritize the creation of a physical display board and the uploading of these mandatory details onto their digital platforms immediately to ensure compliance before the deadline of October 21, 2025, and avoid unnecessary penalties.
For assistance in preparing the required extract or updating your compliance records, please contact your SGC Services compliance consultant.
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