The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, has issued an order bearing No. Compliance/U/P78/2022/Advocacy/55643/13174, dated 7th October 2025, directing employers of establishments covered under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, to ensure proper implementation of the Scheme through enhanced transparency and compliance visibility. The directive has been issued by the Central Provident Fund Commissioner, in exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 78(3) of the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 1952, pursuant to directions issued by the Central Government under Paragraph 78(1) of the said Scheme.
The order mandates all employers of establishments covered under the Act to prominently display an extract of Form 5A either at the entrance of the establishment, on the official website, or through a mobile application accessible to employees and stakeholders. This measure has been introduced to ensure greater accountability and accessibility of key establishment details relevant to EPF coverage and compliance.
The extract of Form 5A required to be displayed must compulsorily include the following particulars:
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EPF Code
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Registered Name of the Establishment
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Date of Coverage under the Act
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Number of Branches and Primary Branch Address
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Regional Office Details
Employers are directed to ensure strict compliance with the above directions within 15 days from the date of issuance of the order. The communication further stipulates that non-compliance with these directions may attract appropriate legal action under the provisions of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, and the Schemes framed thereunder.
This directive underscores the EPFO's ongoing efforts to strengthen procedural compliance, promote transparency in employer-employee relations, and facilitate uniform implementation of the Provident Fund Scheme across establishments.
The form 5A has been attached below for reference.
Employees Provident Fund Scheme
Form 5-A
(For exempted /unexempted Establishments)
The Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 1952
[See Paragraph 36-A]
The Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995
[See Paragraph 21]
AND
The Employees' Deposit – linked Insurance Scheme, 1976
[See Paragraph 1]
Return of Ownership to be sent to the Regional Commissioner (In Duplicate)
1. Name of the establishment __________
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2. Code Number of the establishment under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 ________
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3. Postal address of the establishment and its branches/departments, if any _________
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4. Industry or business in which engaged __________
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5. Date of first commencement of production/business (Trial/Regular) ________
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6. Date of closure by the previous management _____
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7. Whether run by the owners or lessees (if by lessees, period of the lease should be indicated) ________
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8. Particulars of owners ________
| Name | Age | Status* | Father's Name | Residential Address | Date from which in position |
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| A | B | C | D | E | F |
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* Whether Proprietor, Partner, Mg. Partner, Mg. Director, Director
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9. If on lease, Particulars of lesses:
| Name | Age | Father's Name | Residential Address | Date from which in position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | D | E |
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| iii |
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10. If registered under the Factory Act. Particulars of the Manger/Occupier.
| Name | Age | Father's Name | Residential Address | Date from which in position |
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| A | B | C | D | E |
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| iii |
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A. Occupier
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B. Manager
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11. Particulars of the persons mentioned above, who are in charge of and responsible for the conduct of the business of the establishment.
| Name | Age | Father's Name | Residential Address |
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| A | B | C | D |
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| ii | |||
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Signature of the Employer
Designation
Seal of the establishment
Dated: ____20 ___
Note: Any change in the information given above should be intimated in writing to the Regional Commissioner within fifteen days of such change by registered post and in the prescribed manner under copy to the Provident Fund Officer.