S.O. 2696(E): EPFO Recovery Officers under the Social Security Code
Reviewed by Finin2min Editorial Desk · Last reviewed 20 August 2026
The Central Government authorises specified EPFO officers to exercise Recovery Officer powers under the Code for establishments covered by Chapter III, with the territorial coverage stated in the notification.
S.O. 2696(E), Ministry of Labour & Employment, 29 May 2026 · F. No. S-35025/08/2026-SS-II.
Who is authorised
The official notification lists the Central Provident Fund Commissioner, Additional Central Provident Fund Commissioner, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner and Enforcement Officer in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, with the area stated as the whole of India for the specified Chapter III context.
Correct statutory map
The earlier page incorrectly treated the “68” in section 2(68) as if it were a cross-reference to Section 68. That false link is removed in this overlay.
Practical control
Before treating an officer as the Recovery Officer for a live matter, confirm that the establishment and recovery fall within the Chapter III context covered by S.O. 2696(E), the officer/designation is within the notified class, and no later appointment or supersession changes the position.
Evidence and verification checklist
- Confirm the current, in-force text governing S.O. 2696(E): EPFO Recovery Officers under the Social Security Code on the official source linked above - the summary on this page is an implementation aid, not a substitute for it.
- Record the exact event/transaction date, since the applicable version of the law, form or threshold can change between the date of the underlying event and today.
- Preserve the primary documents (notices, applications, orders, acknowledgements) that would let a reviewer reconstruct how the facts were classified and what was actually done.
- Check for a State-specific rule, later amendment or binding judicial decision that may modify how this applies on your facts.
Before relying on this page
This page is a structured implementation summary, not the operative legal text. Portal or process acceptance of a filing does not by itself establish legal compliance - the underlying classification, authority, evidence and timeline still have to be independently correct. Where the facts are contested, high-value, or time-barred if delayed, verify the current position with the official source and, where appropriate, a qualified professional before acting.