EPFO VISHWAS 2026 explained: How employers can settle pending Section 14B penal damages

EPFO VISHWAS 2026 allows eligible employers to settle pending Section 14B penal damages at concessional rates. Understand why EPF damages are imposed, how the scheme works, and what employers should check before applying.

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recently discussed its VISHWAS 2026 initiative in a tweet. This initiative permits employers to settle pending penal damages under Section 14B of the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. The settlement is offered at concessional rates, subject to employers meeting the minimum requirements and basic eligibility criteria.

In a post on its official X handle on 16 October, EPFO urged employers to utilise the initiative to settle outstanding dues and also shared a video explaining its provisions, associated aspects and benefits in detail.

EPFO on X: "📢 VISHWAS 2026: Settle pending Section 14B penal damages at concessional rates! 🎥 Watch the video to know more:https://t.co/ybX2ahEJQK #EPFO #EPFOWithYou #Vishwas2026 #HumHainNa"

The complete tweet can be referred to from the following link

What are Section 14B penal damages?