EPFO Issues SOPs For Inspection Of Establishments

The approved SOP for conducting inspection of establishments has been made effective from 01.08.2023. As IT tools for inspection are still being developed and automated system is being operationalized in stages, the SOP will be implemented using currently available tools. The mechanism for SOP shall include periodic desk review, nudge and watch, physical inspection, preparation of inspection report and undertaking follow-up actions, obtaining recommendations on priority matrix and monitoring of inspection.