The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued administrative guidelines regarding the authorization of officers to levy and recover damages under Chapter III of the Code on Social Security, 2020. The circular specifies the jurisdictional allocation of these powers based on subscriber strength and the designation of the officer. It clarifies that once a proceeding is initiated, subsequent fluctuations in subscriber strength will not result in the transfer of the case. The circular also provides a matrix for handling cases remanded by courts or tribunals. These instructions supersede all previous guidelines on the subject.

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued administrative guidelines regarding the authorization of officers to levy and recover damages under Chapter III of the Code on Social Security, 2020. The circular specifies the jurisdictional allocation of these powers based on subscriber strength and the designation of the officer. It clarifies that once a proceeding is initiated, subsequent fluctuations in subscriber strength will not result in the transfer of the case. The circular also provides a matrix for handling cases remanded by courts or tribunals. These instructions supersede all previous guidelines on the subject.