The key changes include:
Payment Methods:
The rules now allow payments to be made through modern online methods in addition to traditional cash or money orders. This includes payments to beneficiaries through National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) or similar modern banking systems.
Registers and Forms:
Employers can maintain required registers either manually or electronically, and statements can be submitted online as well as manually.
These amendments are part of Kerala's efforts to reduce compliance burdens on citizens and industries, streamlining processes in line with ease of doing business initiatives.