{"id":215,"date":"2020-05-09T06:01:26","date_gmt":"2020-05-09T00:31:26","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-09-03T16:46:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T16:46:51","slug":"now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/","title":{"rendered":"Now ECR filing is simple for employers in PF"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#Filing_of_ECR_and_payment_of_contribution\" >Filing of ECR and payment of contribution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#In_this_time_of_the_terrible_outbreak_of_Coronavirus_the_government_announced_a_lockdown_in_the_interest_of_the_citizens_due_to_which_the_economy_of_the_country_has_come_down_and_people_are_facing_the_crises_of_cash_to_pay_their_dues_even_via_they_are_retaining_the_employees_on_their_rolls\" >In this time of the terrible outbreak of Coronavirus, the government announced a lockdown in the interest of the citizens, due to which the economy of the country has come down and people are facing the crises of cash to pay their dues, even via. they are retaining the employees on their rolls.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#The_EPFO_made_the_announcement_for_the_businesses_that_now_the_ECR_filing_is_simple_for_employers_and_payment_can_also_be_made_without_employer_contribution_and_the_contribution_can_be_paid_by_the_employer_after_filing_the_ECR\" >The EPFO made the announcement for the businesses that now the ECR filing is simple for employers and payment can also be made without employer contribution, and the contribution can be paid by the employer after filing the ECR.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#The_above_changes_will_facilitate_employers_as_well_as_employees_covered_under_the_Act_and_schemes\" >The above changes will facilitate employers as well as employees covered under the Act and schemes.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#What_is_ECR\" >What is ECR?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#ECR_is_an_Electronic_challan_cum-Return_that_an_establishment_that_comes_under_the_EPF_MP_Act_1952_and_has_PF_registration_has_required_to_enter_the_details_of_the_employees_electronically_after_the_close_of_each_salary_concerning_the_number_of_employees_employed\" >ECR is an Electronic challan cum-Return that an establishment that comes under the EPF &amp; MP Act, 1952, and has PF registration has required to enter the details of the employees electronically after the close of each salary concerning the number of employees employed.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#Required_details_for_ECR_Filing\" >Required details for ECR Filing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#The_details_of_their_employees_UANs_EPF_account_numbers_the_details_of_EPF_EPS_wages_the_detail_of_contributions_due_under_the_three_schemes_on_such_salaries_and_administrative_fees_payable_detail_of_wages_due_details_of_special_and_serving_employees_details_of_new_employees_and_excluded_employees\" >The details of their employees UANs, EPF account numbers, the details of EPF \/ EPS wages, the detail of contributions due under the three schemes on such salaries and administrative fees payable, detail of wages due, details of special and serving employees details of new employees and excluded employees.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#The_ECR_facility_on_the_integrated_portal_allows_employers_to_perform_the_above_mentioned_statutory_duties\" >The ECR facility on the integrated portal allows employers to perform the above mentioned statutory duties.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#After_creating_the_above_details_in_ECR_the_employer_can_use_the_challan_process_to_pay_the_contribution_and_administrative_fee_declared_by_him\" >After creating the above details in ECR, the employer can use the challan process to pay the contribution and administrative fee declared by him.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#Know_more_about_Check_pf_account_balance_at_home\" >Know more about Check pf account balance at home&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#What_is_the_relief_announced_by_the_EPFO_on_April_30_2020_concerning_the_ECR_process\" >What is the relief announced by the EPFO on April 30, 2020, concerning the ECR process?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#The_ECR_can_now_be_created_by_any_employer_without_the_needs_of_payment_of_contribution_which_can_be_paid_later_by_the_employer_after_creating_the_ECR\" >The ECR can now be created by any employer without the needs of payment of contribution which can be paid later by the employer after creating the ECR.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#How_can_the_payment_be_made_after_filing_ECR\" >How can the payment be made after filing ECR?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#The_ECR_created_by_the_employer_presenting_the_statutorylegal_information_will_not_be_missed_and_will_always_be_available_at_a_future_date_for_reference_to_complete_payment\" >The ECR created by the employer presenting the statutory\/legal information will not be missed and will always be available at a future date for reference to complete payment.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#Will_the_employer_get_time_till_1552020_for_payment_If_he_files_ECR_for_March_2020\" >Will the employer get time till 15.5.2020 for payment? If he files ECR for March, 2020?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#Yes_after_making_ECR_for_March_2020_the_employer_can_pay_on_or_before_15052020_And_if_the_employer_now_files_the_ECR_then_he_can_properly_fill_out_the_declaration_for_PMGKY_edit_any_errors_if_any_in_the_announcement_and_then_he_will_avoid_last-minute_traffic\" >Yes, after making ECR for March 2020, the employer can pay on or before 15.05.2020. And if the employer now files the ECR, then he can properly fill out the declaration for PMGKY, edit any errors, if any, in the announcement and then he will avoid last-minute traffic.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#If_the_ECR_for_March_2020_is_now_filed_in_May_will_the_PMGKY_benefit_be_available_to_the_eligible_establishment_after_payment\" >If the ECR for March 2020 is now filed in May, will the PMGKY benefit be available to the eligible establishment after payment?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#Yes_now_electronic_challan_cum_Return_filing_and_paying_later_will_help_in_securing_the_relief_of_payment_employers_and_employees_share_of_contributions_a_total_of_24_of_salary_by_Central_Government_in_Regional_office_of_employees_of_employer_establishment_earning_monthly_less_than_Rs15000_under_PMGKY_package_Scheme_Now_the_ECR_filing_is_simpleeasier_for_businessemployers\" >Yes, now electronic challan cum Return filing and paying later, will help in securing the relief of payment employer\u2019s and employee\u2019s share of contributions, a total of 24% of salary, by Central Government in Regional office of employees of employer establishment earning monthly less than Rs15000 under PMGKY package Scheme. Now the ECR filing is simple\/easier for business\/employers.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#What_is_the_last_date_for_filing_ECR_and_payment_for_salary_month_April_2020_to_get_benefits_under_PMGKY_Will_any_extension_of_date_lockdown_be_extended_to_17052020\" >What is the last date for filing ECR and payment for salary month April 2020 to get benefits under PMGKY? Will any extension of date lockdown be extended to 17.05.2020?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#As_ECR_filing_has_been_separated_from_the_payment_process_ECR_filing_time_for_April_2020_is_on_or_before_15052020_and_within_the_due_date_or_extended_time_if_any_has_been_declared_as_announced_by_the_central_government\" >As ECR filing has been separated from the payment process, ECR filing time for April 2020 is on or before 15.05.2020 and within the due date or extended time, if any, has been declared as announced by the central government<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#For_establishments_eligible_for_PMGKY_benefits_ECR_for_April_2020_should_be_filed_as_soon_as_possible\" >For establishments eligible for PMGKY benefits, ECR for April 2020 should be filed as soon as possible<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#Whether_a_penalty_will_be_levied_for_a_delayed_deposit_for_the_extended_time\" >Whether a penalty will be levied for a delayed deposit for the extended time?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#No_damages_will_be_leviable_if_deposits_are_made_within_the_extended_time_declared_by_the_central_government\" >No damages will be leviable if deposits are made within the extended time declared by the central government.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#To_know_more_or_clarify_your_doubts_click_here\" >To know more or clarify your doubts click here&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#What_is_the_PMGKY_package_scheme_in_PF\" >What is the PMGKY package scheme in PF?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/now-ecr-filing-is-simple-for-employers-in-pf\/#PMGKY_is_a_scheme_of_Pradhan_Mantri_Garib_Kalyan_Yojana_We_will_discuss_the_scheme_in_the_later_article_And_want_to_take_service_of_PF_return_filing_contact_8766393412\" >PMGKY is a scheme of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana. We will discuss the scheme in the later article. And want to take service of PF return filing contact 8766393412.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Filing_of_ECR_and_payment_of_contribution\"><\/span><b>Filing of ECR and payment of contribution<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_this_time_of_the_terrible_outbreak_of_Coronavirus_the_government_announced_a_lockdown_in_the_interest_of_the_citizens_due_to_which_the_economy_of_the_country_has_come_down_and_people_are_facing_the_crises_of_cash_to_pay_their_dues_even_via_they_are_retaining_the_employees_on_their_rolls\"><\/span>In this time of the terrible outbreak of Coronavirus, the government announced a lockdown in the interest of the citizens, due to which the economy of the country has come down and people are facing the crises of cash to pay their dues, even via. they are retaining the employees on their rolls.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_EPFO_made_the_announcement_for_the_businesses_that_now_the_ECR_filing_is_simple_for_employers_and_payment_can_also_be_made_without_employer_contribution_and_the_contribution_can_be_paid_by_the_employer_after_filing_the_ECR\"><\/span>The EPFO made the announcement for the businesses that now the ECR filing is simple for employers and payment can also be made without employer contribution, and the contribution can be paid by the employer after filing the ECR.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_above_changes_will_facilitate_employers_as_well_as_employees_covered_under_the_Act_and_schemes\"><\/span>The above changes will facilitate employers as well as employees covered under the Act and schemes.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_ECR\"><\/span><b>What is ECR?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ECR_is_an_Electronic_challan_cum-Return_that_an_establishment_that_comes_under_the_EPF_MP_Act_1952_and_has_PF_registration_has_required_to_enter_the_details_of_the_employees_electronically_after_the_close_of_each_salary_concerning_the_number_of_employees_employed\"><\/span>ECR is an Electronic challan cum-Return that an establishment that comes under the EPF &amp; MP Act, 1952, and has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/pf-registration.html\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#085294\">PF registration<\/font><\/a> has required to enter the details of the employees electronically after the close of each salary concerning the number of employees employed.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Required_details_for_ECR_Filing\"><\/span><b>Required details for ECR Filing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_details_of_their_employees_UANs_EPF_account_numbers_the_details_of_EPF_EPS_wages_the_detail_of_contributions_due_under_the_three_schemes_on_such_salaries_and_administrative_fees_payable_detail_of_wages_due_details_of_special_and_serving_employees_details_of_new_employees_and_excluded_employees\"><\/span>The details of their employees UANs, EPF account numbers, the details of EPF \/ EPS wages, the detail of contributions due under the three schemes on such salaries and administrative fees payable, detail of wages due, details of special and serving employees details of new employees and excluded employees.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_ECR_facility_on_the_integrated_portal_allows_employers_to_perform_the_above_mentioned_statutory_duties\"><\/span>The ECR facility on the integrated portal allows employers to perform the above mentioned statutory duties.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_creating_the_above_details_in_ECR_the_employer_can_use_the_challan_process_to_pay_the_contribution_and_administrative_fee_declared_by_him\"><\/span>After creating the above details in ECR, the employer can use the challan process to pay the contribution and administrative fee declared by him.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_more_about_Check_pf_account_balance_at_home\"><\/span>Know more about <font color=\"#4a1031\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/pf-holder-can-check-pf-account-balance-at-home\" target=\"_blank\">Check pf account balance at home<\/a>&nbsp;<\/font><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><font color=\"#4a1031\"><br \/><\/font><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_relief_announced_by_the_EPFO_on_April_30_2020_concerning_the_ECR_process\"><\/span><b>What is the relief announced by the EPFO on April 30, 2020, concerning the ECR process?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_ECR_can_now_be_created_by_any_employer_without_the_needs_of_payment_of_contribution_which_can_be_paid_later_by_the_employer_after_creating_the_ECR\"><\/span>The ECR can now be created by any employer without the needs of payment of contribution which can be paid later by the employer after creating the ECR.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_the_payment_be_made_after_filing_ECR\"><\/span><b>How can the payment be made after filing ECR?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_ECR_created_by_the_employer_presenting_the_statutorylegal_information_will_not_be_missed_and_will_always_be_available_at_a_future_date_for_reference_to_complete_payment\"><\/span>The ECR created by the employer presenting the statutory\/legal information will not be missed and will always be available at a future date for reference to complete payment.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_the_employer_get_time_till_1552020_for_payment_If_he_files_ECR_for_March_2020\"><\/span><b>Will the employer get time till 15.5.2020 for payment? If he files ECR for March, 2020?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yes_after_making_ECR_for_March_2020_the_employer_can_pay_on_or_before_15052020_And_if_the_employer_now_files_the_ECR_then_he_can_properly_fill_out_the_declaration_for_PMGKY_edit_any_errors_if_any_in_the_announcement_and_then_he_will_avoid_last-minute_traffic\"><\/span>Yes, after making ECR for March 2020, the employer can pay on or before 15.05.2020. And if the employer now files the ECR, then he can properly fill out the declaration for PMGKY, edit any errors, if any, in the announcement and then he will avoid last-minute traffic.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_the_ECR_for_March_2020_is_now_filed_in_May_will_the_PMGKY_benefit_be_available_to_the_eligible_establishment_after_payment\"><\/span><b>If the ECR for March 2020 is now filed in May, will the PMGKY benefit be available to the eligible establishment after payment?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yes_now_electronic_challan_cum_Return_filing_and_paying_later_will_help_in_securing_the_relief_of_payment_employers_and_employees_share_of_contributions_a_total_of_24_of_salary_by_Central_Government_in_Regional_office_of_employees_of_employer_establishment_earning_monthly_less_than_Rs15000_under_PMGKY_package_Scheme_Now_the_ECR_filing_is_simpleeasier_for_businessemployers\"><\/span>Yes, now electronic challan cum Return filing and paying later, will help in securing the relief of payment employer\u2019s and employee\u2019s share of contributions, a total of 24% of salary, by Central Government in Regional office of employees of employer establishment earning monthly less than Rs15000 under PMGKY package Scheme. Now the ECR filing is simple\/easier for business\/employers.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_last_date_for_filing_ECR_and_payment_for_salary_month_April_2020_to_get_benefits_under_PMGKY_Will_any_extension_of_date_lockdown_be_extended_to_17052020\"><\/span><b>What is the last date for filing ECR and payment for salary month April 2020 to get benefits under PMGKY? Will any extension of date lockdown be extended to 17.05.2020?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_ECR_filing_has_been_separated_from_the_payment_process_ECR_filing_time_for_April_2020_is_on_or_before_15052020_and_within_the_due_date_or_extended_time_if_any_has_been_declared_as_announced_by_the_central_government\"><\/span>As ECR filing has been separated from the payment process, ECR filing time for April 2020 is on or before 15.05.2020 and within the due date or extended time, if any, has been declared as announced by the central government<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_establishments_eligible_for_PMGKY_benefits_ECR_for_April_2020_should_be_filed_as_soon_as_possible\"><\/span>For establishments eligible for PMGKY benefits, ECR for April 2020 should be filed as soon as possible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whether_a_penalty_will_be_levied_for_a_delayed_deposit_for_the_extended_time\"><\/span><b>Whether a penalty will be levied for a delayed deposit for the extended time?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_damages_will_be_leviable_if_deposits_are_made_within_the_extended_time_declared_by_the_central_government\"><\/span>No damages will be leviable if deposits are made within the extended time declared by the central government.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_know_more_or_clarify_your_doubts_click_here\"><\/span>To know more or clarify your doubts <font color=\"#4a1031\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epfindia.gov.in\/site_docs\/PDFs\/Updates\/PR30042020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>&nbsp;<\/font><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><font color=\"#4a1031\"><br \/><\/font><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PMGKY_package_scheme_in_PF\"><\/span><b>What is the PMGKY package scheme in PF?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PMGKY_is_a_scheme_of_Pradhan_Mantri_Garib_Kalyan_Yojana_We_will_discuss_the_scheme_in_the_later_article_And_want_to_take_service_of_PF_return_filing_contact_8766393412\"><\/span>PMGKY is a scheme of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana. 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