The biggest risk is failing to calculate PF on all cash allowances paid to contract labour involved in cargo handling and logistics. The EPFO holds VPA, as the Principal Employer, responsible for the contractor’s omission. This regularly leads to large Section 7A demand notices covering several past years when PF is not calculated on the actual wage.

Pharma City establishments must comply with ESIC rules and also the Factories Act and AP Factories Rules due to their hazardous processes. This includes maintaining medical examination registers, health and safety documentation, process-related hazard reporting, and ensuring fast ESIC claim processing due to higher injury and occupational disease risk.

Higher Pension applications require verification of historical payroll records where wages exceeded old EPF ceilings (₹5,000, ₹6,500, or ₹15,000). We assist in validating and submitting joint option forms, coordinating with the Vizag Regional PF Office, and preparing the documentation required for actuarial assessment under the EPS-95 Higher Pension scheme.

Yes. EPFO circulars clearly state that the Principal Employer—such as Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. or VSP—remains fully responsible for PF compliance of all contract workers, even if the contractor has an independent PF code. Payments to contractors should be released only after verifying PF and ESIC compliance through official EPFO and ESIC portals.