Query Regarding PF(Form 9) And ESI (return)

Dear Sir,
I have some query regarding PF and ESI-
In PF -
is form 9 compulsory to submit in department since they are asking that Unless the form is submitted , the digital signature can not be uploaded and also claim will not be settled.
In ESI -
still half yearly return is mandatory ???
Any annual information file with department.??
any register to be maintained for ESI??
Please suggest me.
Thanks,
Ankit

Hi,

1.Digital Signature can be upload from EPFO portal.

.ESI : 1. An annual return in Form 01-A by 31st Jan. of every year to the Regional Office, showing the changes if any during the preceding year.

2. Return of Contributions in quadruplicate for each contribution period to be submitted to the branch office duly enclosing all the paid challans for the six months within 42 days of expiry of each contribution period. i.e. by 11th November for contribution period ended 30th Sept., and 12th May for the contribution period ended 31st March.

3. Reports: Accident report in Form 12 in case any accident takes place, to the branch office within 24 hours of the notice of the Accident.

4. Declaration Forms: in Form 1 for all the employees at the time of coverage of the unit, and thereafter as and when a new employee joins the insurable employment along with a return in Form 3 in duplicate within 10 days.

In addition to the Muster roll, wage record, and books of Account maintained under other laws,the employer is required to maintain the

following registers for ESI.

1. Employees’ Register in new Form 6

2. Accident Register in new Form -11 and

3. An inspection Book.

The immediate employer is also required to maintain the Employee’s Register for the employees deployed to the principal employer