NEW DELHI: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a revamped electronic challan-cum-return (ECR) facility from the wage month of September, aimed at making return filing easier and error-free for employers and establishments, as per the latest notification issued by the Central Provident Fund Commissioner.

The new facility separates the process of submitting returns from payment generation. It also includes system-based validations to prevent the filing of incorrect returns.

The updated system will automatically calculate damages and interest under sections 14B and 7Q of the Employees’ Provident Funds Act.

It will also make it mandatory for employers to pay interest under section 7Q along with monthly contributions.

Section 7Q requires employers to pay intere

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