G.S.R. 525(E)

What it says

Made under section 15(1)(a) of the Code on Social Security, 2020 in supersession of the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 1952, in force from publication on 29 June 2026. It states no rupee wage ceiling anywhere in its 129 pages: coverage and the contribution cap both key to the wage ceiling notified under the Code, which is ₹25,000 from 17 September 2026. Its own definitions call the 1952 Act 'the Repealed Act'.

What was taken from it

The figures and statements this desk reads off this document, as extracted. Each one is shown on the topic page it belongs to: EPF.

Act 1952 Repealed Corroboration

The Scheme's own definitions call the 1952 Act 'the Repealed Act'

Ceiling.Applies To Both

The notified ceiling governs both who is covered and how much is contributed

Ceiling.No Figure In Scheme

No rupee ceiling appears anywhere in the Scheme

Higher Wage Contribution

An employer may still contribute on wages above the ceiling in permitted cases

Scheme 1952 Superseded

The Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 1952 was superseded on 29 June 2026

Wage Ceiling

₹25,000 a month

Where this is cited

• EPF