# EPFO VISHWAS 2026: Settle Section 14B Damages

> Employers can settle pending Section 14B penal damages at concessional rates under EPFO VISHWAS 2026.
- Title: EPFO VISHWAS 2026: Settle Section 14B Damages · mint
- Summary: Employers can settle pending Section 14B penal damages at concessional rates under EPFO VISHWAS 2026. Employers can settle Section 14B penal damages at…
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- Author: Shivam Shukla
- Published: 2026-10-17T06:57:55+00:00
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## EPFO VISHWAS 2026
EPFO VISHWAS 2026 allows eligible employers to settle pending Section 14B penal damages at concessional rates.
## Section 14B penal damages
Section 14B empowers EPFO to levy penal damages when employers default on provident fund contributions.
## EPFO's initiative
EPFO urged employers to use VISHWAS 2026 to settle outstanding dues via a video explanation.
## EPFO tweet
EPFO tweeted on 16 October: 'Settle pending Section 14B penal damages at concessional rates! Watch the video'.

> 📢 VISHWAS 2026: Settle pending Section 14B penal damages at concessional rates! 🎥 Watch the video to know more:https://t.co/ybX2ahEJQK #EPFO #EPFOWithYou #Vishwas2026 #HumHainNa
## How to settle
Employers must check eligibility criteria, minimum requirements, rates, coverage and deadlines before applying.
## Key conditions
Concessions apply subject to scheme terms; not all dues are automatically waived.
## Next steps
Employers should verify outstanding liabilities and follow EPFO's prescribed procedure for settlement.
## Key takeaway

Employers can settle Section 14B penal damages at reduced rates through EPFO VISHWAS 2026.