The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has issued a press release announcing that the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is inviting applications from eligible exempted Provident Fund Trusts under its Amnesty Scheme. The initiative is intended to provide qualifying trusts with an opportunity to regularize compliance-related matters in accordance with the applicable EPF provisions and prescribed guidelines. The scheme is expected to facilitate improved statutory compliance, reduce pending issues, and strengthen governance within exempted Provident Fund Trusts. Trustees, employers, compliance officers, HR professionals, payroll administrators, and legal practitioners should review the press release and the detailed EPFO guidelines to understand the eligibility conditions, application process, timelines, and other compliance requirements.