The notification you are referring to is related to the Central Government's mandate for employers to upload Form D on the Shram Suvidha Portal. The purpose of Form D is to consolidate the annual return under multiple Acts and to simplify the procedure for the employers. This mandate is under the Payment of Bonus (Amendment) Act, 2015.
Here's how it applies to employers:
👉 Employers who are already under the jurisdiction of the State Government: The Central Government's mandate applies to all establishments that are under the purview of the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, irrespective of whether the appropriate government is the Central or State Government. So, even if your establishment is under the jurisdiction of the State Government, you are still required to upload Form D.
👉 Whether every employer has to upload it from now on: Yes, all employers who fall under the purview of the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, are required to upload Form D on the Shram Suvidha Portal every year within the stipulated time.
Here are the steps to upload Form D on the Shram Suvidha Portal:
1. Visit the Shram Suvidha Portal 🌐
2. Log in using your registered credentials 🔐
3. On the dashboard, find and click on the 'Annual Return' section 📂
4. Select the 'Form D' option from the dropdown menu 📃
5. Fill in the required details in Form D accurately 🖊️
6. Once you've filled in all the details, click on 'Submit' 🖱️
7. After submission, you should receive a confirmation message. Keep a record of this for future reference 👍
Remember, the mandate to upload Form D is a legal requirement under the Payment of Bonus (Amendment) Act, 2015, and non-compliance can lead to penalties. So ensure that you upload Form D on time every year.