EPFO: Have you not filed wage details yet? Retirement fund body extends date for last time | Check here
5 days, 19 hours ago

EPFO: Have you not filed wage details yet? Retirement fund body extends date for last time | Check here

India TV News  

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation - a retirement fund body - extended time till January 31, 2025 for employers to upload wage details etc. Accordingly, the last date for submission of applications was extended to July 11, 2023 and a total of 17.49 lakh applications were received from pensioners/members till July 11, 2023. In view of representations received from Employers and Employers’ Associations, wherein requests were made to extend the time for uploading the wage details, employers were given multiple opportunities to submit wage details etc. Therefore, the ministry said a "final opportunity" is being given to the employers till January 31, 2025 to ensure that they process and upload these pending applications.

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EPFO Extends Deadline For Employers To Process Pending Higher Pension Applications; Check Details Here
5 days, 7 hours ago

EPFO Extends Deadline For Employers To Process Pending Higher Pension Applications; Check Details Here

ABP News  

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has extended the deadline for employers until January 31, 2025, to process and upload approximately 3.1 lakh pending applications for the validation of options or joint options under the pension scheme for higher wages. “In spite of so many extensions, it has been observed that more than 3.1 lakh applications for validation of options or …

EPFO high pension: Why have 1.7 million applied for higher EPS contribution?
6 days, 19 hours ago

EPFO high pension: Why have 1.7 million applied for higher EPS contribution?

India Today  

Over 1.7 million Employees' Provident Fund Organisation members have opted for higher pensions under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, following the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in November 2022. This ruling has brought significant relief for eligible employees, allowing them to contribute to the scheme based on their actual basic salaries instead of the fixed threshold of Rs 15,000 per month. Under …

What are the issues faced by EPFO pensioners?
3 months, 1 week ago

What are the issues faced by EPFO pensioners?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Nearly 78 lakh Provident Fund pensioners across the country under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation will receive their pension through any bank, any branch from January 1, 2025. The Union Labour Ministry cleared the proposal earlier this month for a Centralised Pension Payment System as part of the EPFO’s ongoing …

About 97,000 PF members, pensioners to benefit by pension on higher wages
3 months, 2 weeks ago

About 97,000 PF members, pensioners to benefit by pension on higher wages

The Hindu  

Nearly 97,640 PF members and pensioners under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995, across the country are expected to benefit with pension on higher wages. The overall figure has been arrived at by adding the number of persons who have been issued pension payment orders with the tally of persons who have been sent demand notices. Only in respect of those …

'Unconstitutional': Karnataka High Court Strikes Down Amendment Extending EPF Scheme To 'International Workers' Without Salary Ceiling Limit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Unconstitutional': Karnataka High Court Strikes Down Amendment Extending EPF Scheme To 'International Workers' Without Salary Ceiling Limit

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has recently declared as 'unconstitutional' para 83 introduced in the Employees Provident Fund Scheme, 1952 and para 43A in Employees Pension Scheme, 1995, which covered international workers under the scheme irrespective of the salary drawn by them with effect from 01.10.2008. The Union of India, vide notification dated 01.10.2008, introduced para 83 in the EPF Scheme …

EPFO: Employers can upload wage details online for higher pension until May 31
11 months, 2 weeks ago

EPFO: Employers can upload wage details online for higher pension until May 31

Live Mint  

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation on Wednesday said it has extended the last date for employers to upload wage details for higher pension by five months. The extension of time for the employers to upload the wage details online is till May 31, 2024, said the Ministry of Labour and Employment in a statement. Earlier, the deadline to upload wage …

Higher PF pension | Employers get five more months to process applications
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Higher PF pension | Employers get five more months to process applications

The Hindu  

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation on Wednesday extended the time for employers for uploading and submitting the joint options of employees to claim higher pension with their wage details online till May 31. The EPFO had started an online facility for submitting applications for validation of option and joint options for pension on higher wages on February 26, 2023 till …

EPFO FAQs: One year after Supreme Court verdict, EPFO releases FAQs for implementing higher pension
1 year ago

EPFO FAQs: One year after Supreme Court verdict, EPFO releases FAQs for implementing higher pension

The Hindu  

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation, more than a year after the Supreme Court’s verdict on higher Provident Fund pension, has sent to all its units a set of frequently asked questions on implementing the verdict. Trade unions and employers’ representatives have been seeking clarity from the EPFO on the matter, especially on accessing the records of an employee while validating …

Higher PF pension | Employers get three more months to validate joint options
1 year, 2 months ago

Higher PF pension | Employers get three more months to validate joint options

The Hindu  

The Employees Pension Fund Organisation on September 29 has extended the time for employers to upload and validate the joint options and wage details of employees for higher provident fund pension. To implement the Supreme Court order of November 4, 2022 on the matter of higher PF pension, the EPFO had launched a window in the members’ portal to submit …

EPF Update: Govt Approves 8.15% Interest Rate for Fiscal 2023-24; Details Here
1 year, 4 months ago

EPF Update: Govt Approves 8.15% Interest Rate for Fiscal 2023-24; Details Here

News 18  

The central government has approved to credit interest at 8.15 per cent to the Employees’ Provident Fund scheme for 2023-24. The EPFO’s Central Board of Trustees on March 28 set an 8.15 per cent interest rate on provident fund for this fiscal. According to an Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation office order issued on Monday, July 24, the labour ministry has …

Keep it simple: The Hindu Editorial on opting for higher pension
1 year, 5 months ago

Keep it simple: The Hindu Editorial on opting for higher pension

The Hindu  

The move by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation to extend the deadline, for a third time, for employees and pensioners to exercise the joint option for higher pension is of limited relief, as several issues remain unresolved. As the entire process is an outcome of the Supreme Court judgment of November 2022 on the validity of amendments made in 2014 …

EPFO extends deadline to apply for higher pension till July 11
1 year, 5 months ago

EPFO extends deadline to apply for higher pension till July 11

The Hindu  

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has extended the deadline for members and pensioners to apply for higher Provident Fund pension till July 11 The deadline was to expire on June 26. The EPFO said it would be the “last opportunity” for employees to submit the joint options to get pension on higher wages. Over 16 lakh applications received The EPFO …

Higher EPF Scheme | Extend deadline, simplify application process, employers tell EPFO
1 year, 6 months ago

Higher EPF Scheme | Extend deadline, simplify application process, employers tell EPFO

The Hindu  

Higher EPF Scheme As the June 26 deadline to submit joint options to claim higher provident fund pensions nears, several employers and their representatives are learnt to have approached the Employees Provident Fund Organisation, seeking an extension, as well as a simplified process. Considering this, I am sure the EPFO will extend the date of joint submission,” he said, adding …

Deadline for Higher EPS pension on June 26. Here's how to calculate the amount
1 year, 6 months ago

Deadline for Higher EPS pension on June 26. Here's how to calculate the amount

Hindustan Times  

Around 10 days remain for those who wish to participate in the Employees' Pension Scheme's Higher Pension Scheme, which permits eligible individuals to earn a higher pension amount depending on specified conditions. Calculation of Higher Pension for pre-September 2014 retirees: To determine the pension amount, the average monthly pay earned during the contributory period of service in the 12 months …

Applications for higher pensions under EPS to be assessed within 20 days of receipt: EPFO
1 year, 6 months ago

Applications for higher pensions under EPS to be assessed within 20 days of receipt: EPFO

Hindustan Times  

The joint applications for higher pensions under the Employees' Pension Scheme will have to be scrutinised within 20 days of receipt, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has directed its field officers. “Hence, it is reiterated that each Applications for Validation of Joint Option/Joint Option shall be scrutinized expeditiously and it shall be ensured that Demand Letter to Employer/Communication to Employer …

Higher pension: EPFO directs offices to calculate dues with interest
1 year, 7 months ago

Higher pension: EPFO directs offices to calculate dues with interest

The Hindu  

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has issued an internal circular directing its regional offices on the method to calculate the dues of subscribers who apply for higher PF pension. According to the circular, 8.33% of employer share on higher pay from November 16, 1995 or from the date the pay exceeds the wage ceiling of ₹6,500 and 1.16% of employer …

How to get a higher pension in current EPFO ruling explained
1 year, 7 months ago

How to get a higher pension in current EPFO ruling explained

Live Mint  

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has come up with a procedure for a contribution towards higher EPS pension. According to the labour ministry, the additional contribution of 1.16 per cent of basic wages for subscribers opting for higher pensions will be managed from employers' contributions. Employees Pension Scheme calculation At present, the government pays 1.16 per cent of basic wages …

Give an opportunity to pre-2014 retirees to avail of higher PF pensions: Kerala MP
1 year, 7 months ago

Give an opportunity to pre-2014 retirees to avail of higher PF pensions: Kerala MP

The Hindu  

The demand to provide an opportunity to those pensioners who came under the Employees’ Pension Scheme of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation and retired prior to September 1, 2014, without exercising the joint option to avail themselves of higher PF pensions, has been renewed by John Brittas, Member of Parliament from Kerala. In a seven-page letter sent to the Union …

EPFO: New deadline to apply for higher pension. Check details here
1 year, 7 months ago

EPFO: New deadline to apply for higher pension. Check details here

Live Mint  

In order to provide a larger window of opportunity and in order to enable all eligible persons to file their applications, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has extended the date for filing applications to opt for a higher pension. The Supreme Court initially set a four-month deadline from the judgment date for eligible employees who were members of the EPF …

EPFO extends deadline to apply for higher pension till June 26
1 year, 7 months ago

EPFO extends deadline to apply for higher pension till June 26

Hindustan Times  

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation on Tuesday extended the date for filing applications to opt for a higher pension till June 26, 2023. Here's how to check your PF balance According to the statement by the ministry of Labour and Employment, the timeline for filing applications has been extended in order to provide a larger window of opportunity and in order …

EPFO extends deadline to apply for higher pension till June 26
1 year, 7 months ago

EPFO extends deadline to apply for higher pension till June 26

Live Mint  

Retirement fund body EPFO on Tuesday extended the deadline to apply for higher pension till June 26. EPFO has made arrangements for obtaining applications for the validation of option / joint option from pensioners / members as per the Hon’ble Supreme Court order dated 4 November 2022. Earlier, the Supreme Court in its order on November 4, 2022 had mandated …

Higher pension from EPF: Will EPFO extend the deadline?
1 year, 7 months ago

Higher pension from EPF: Will EPFO extend the deadline?

Live Mint  

With less than 2 days left for individuals to apply for higher pensions under the Employees' Pension Scheme, the question is: Will EPFO extend the deadline? The EPFO issued a circular on 23 April in which it stated that applications and joint options for higher pension will be examined by the field office. Now, on demand of the employees’/employers’ associations …

Higher pension | EPFO to wait for number of applicants before releasing calculation process
1 year, 7 months ago

Higher pension | EPFO to wait for number of applicants before releasing calculation process

The Hindu  

Even as the last date to file joint options to claim higher Provident Fund pension ends on May 3, the Centre has decided to wait for the total number of applicants before releasing the procedures to calculate the pension and the share of employees. The amendments to the Employees’ Pension Scheme of 1995 to decide the future of the Centre’s …

As EPFO higher pension scheme deadline arrives, check eligibility, interest rate and other details
1 year, 7 months ago

As EPFO higher pension scheme deadline arrives, check eligibility, interest rate and other details

Hindustan Times  

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has set May 3 as the last date to submit an application for higher pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme. Employees who became members before 1 September 2014 and continue to be one can apply for higher pension. Documents to submit Employees should share an agreement to allow the transfer of funds from the provident …

Higher pension from EPFO: Deadline, Eligibility, interest rate and other details
1 year, 7 months ago

Higher pension from EPFO: Deadline, Eligibility, interest rate and other details

Live Mint  

With just less than a week left for individuals to apply for higher pensions under the Employees' Pension Scheme, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has issued new details for scrutiny of information and wage details submitted by the employee and employer for higher pension. Confusion over EPFO note on higher pension As per Amit Gupta, MD, SAG Infotech, EPFO in …

Regional PF officers given one month to examine joint options for higher pension
1 year, 7 months ago

Regional PF officers given one month to examine joint options for higher pension

The Hindu  

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has released yet another circular on implementing the Supreme Court order on higher PF pension. Regional Provident Fund officers were given one month’s time to examine the joint options for higher pension submitted by employees and employers. The circular released by Regional PF Commissioner Aprajita Jaggi on April 22 said the applications and joint options …

EPFO addresses concerns over higher pension under EPS in its official circular
1 year, 7 months ago

EPFO addresses concerns over higher pension under EPS in its official circular

Firstpost  

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has released a circular addressing concerns raised by employees and pensioners when applying for higher pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme. The EPFO extended the deadline for submitting the joint application form for higher pension from the Employees’ Pension Scheme to 3 May, which was originally set for 3 March, 2023. The notification provides clarification …

Minister clears the air over clause restricting persons opting for higher PF pension
1 year, 8 months ago

Minister clears the air over clause restricting persons opting for higher PF pension

The Hindu  

Union Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday clarified that employees and pensioners covered under the Employees’ Pension Scheme of 1995, “are not restricted from filing application forms/ joint options,” in the absence of the requirement of permission under paragraph 26 of the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 1952. Replying to a set of questions raised by John Brittas, Communist Party of …

EPFO likely to decide rate of interest on employees’ provident fund deposits for FY23 by March 28
1 year, 8 months ago

EPFO likely to decide rate of interest on employees’ provident fund deposits for FY23 by March 28

The Hindu  

The retirement fund body EPFO is likely to announce the rate of interest on employees' provident fund deposits for 2022-23 at its two-day meeting beginning Monday. "The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's apex decision-making body Central Board of Trustees is likely to decide the rate of interest on EPF for 2022-23 at its two-day meeting beginning on Monday afternoon," a source …

EPF Board meet pushed to March 27-28
1 year, 9 months ago

EPF Board meet pushed to March 27-28

The Hindu  

The government on Monday announced the deferral of a meeting of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation board, where it is expected to finalise the EPF rate to be paid on crores of formal sector workers’ retirement savings in its custody for 2022-23. Chaired by Union Labour and Employment Minister Bhupender Yadav, the board of trustees of the EPFO was earlier …

EPFO Extends Deadline to Opt for Higher Pension for Members Retired in Sep 2014
1 year, 9 months ago

EPFO Extends Deadline to Opt for Higher Pension for Members Retired in Sep 2014

News 18  

All eligible pensioners under the Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995 who retired before September 2014 can apply to opt for a higher pension by May 3 this year. On Monday, Parliament was informed that the deadline for eligible pensioners under the Employees Pension Scheme 1995, who retired before September 2014, to opt for higher pension ended on March 3 this year. …

Reprieve for EPS subscribers retired before September 1, 2014
1 year, 9 months ago

Reprieve for EPS subscribers retired before September 1, 2014

The Hindu  

Following demands from various employees’ and employers’ associations, Union Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav on March 13 extended the time for submitting applications for validation of joint options for higher Provident Fund pension for employees retired before September 1, 2014, till May 3, 2023. The Ministry had earlier extended the date of submission of joint options for Employees Pension Scheme subscribers …

All you need to know about EPF higher pension scheme
1 year, 9 months ago

All you need to know about EPF higher pension scheme

Hindustan Times  

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation has issued new guidelines under which subscribers and employers can jointly apply for a higher pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme. How to apply for a higher pension on the EPF portal: - Visit EPFO Unified Member portal - Select "Pension on higher salary: Exercise of joint option on or before May 3, 2023" - …

Is the higher pension scheme worth it? All you need to know
1 year, 9 months ago

Is the higher pension scheme worth it? All you need to know

India Today  

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation has announced a new set of guidelines for employees who want to increase their pension. EPF HIGHER PENSION: NEW GUIDELINES A disclaimer should be included in the joint option/higher pension claim application. EPF HIGHER PENSION: DOCUMENTS REQUIRED The following papers should be supplied with the higher pension claim application: Evidence of a joint option is …

EPFO sets May 3 as deadline for subscribers to opt for higher pension
1 year, 9 months ago

EPFO sets May 3 as deadline for subscribers to opt for higher pension

India TV News  

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation on Monday set May 3 as the deadline for subscribers to opt for a higher pension. The deadline accordingly should have been around March 3, 2023, but EPFO only last week came out with the procedure for opting for higher pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme. Last week, EPFO came out with a procedure to …

EPFO starts accepting joint options for higher pension
1 year, 9 months ago

EPFO starts accepting joint options for higher pension

The Hindu  

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has enabled a web link on its members’ page on February 27, 2023 allowing employees and pensioners to opt for higher provident fund pension based on actual salary. “The joint option for employees who were in service prior to September 1, 2014, and continued to be in service on or after September 1, 2014, but …

EPFO sets May 3 as deadline for subscribers to opt for higher pension
1 year, 9 months ago

EPFO sets May 3 as deadline for subscribers to opt for higher pension

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation on Monday set May 3 as the deadline for subscribers to opt for a higher pension. The Supreme Court on November 4 allowed another change for employees who were existing EPS members as on September 1, 2014, to contribute up to 8.33 per cent of their actual salaries - as against 8.33 per …

EPFO sets deadline for subscribers to opt for higher pension set as May 3
1 year, 9 months ago

EPFO sets deadline for subscribers to opt for higher pension set as May 3

Hindustan Times  

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation on Monday set May 3 as the deadline for subscribers to opt for a higher pension. The Supreme Court on November 4 allowed another change for employees who were existing EPS members as on September 1, 2024, to contribute up to 8.33 per cent of their actual salaries - as against 8.33 per cent of …

Higher pension | Eligible EPFO members can apply till May 3
1 year, 9 months ago

Higher pension | Eligible EPFO members can apply till May 3

The Hindu  

All eligible members can opt and apply jointly with their employers for higher pension till May 3, 2023 at unified members' portal of retirement fund body EPFO. EPFO issues guidelines for employees, pensioners to opt for higher pension In an office order, EPFO had provided for dealing with the ''Joint Option Form'' by field offices of the body. EPFO has …

Provide more time to submit options for higher PF pension: CITU
1 year, 10 months ago

Provide more time to submit options for higher PF pension: CITU

The Hindu  

The Centre of Indian Trade Unions has urged Central Provident Fund Commissioner Neelam Shami Rao for a “substantial extension of time” beyond March 3 for workers to submit joint options with employers to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation for receiving higher pension. CITU general secretary Tapan Sen, in a letter, said the circular issued by the EPFO on Monday on …

EPFO Update: Know How To Get Higher Pension Under EPS. Check Guidelines & Eligibility Here
1 year, 10 months ago

EPFO Update: Know How To Get Higher Pension Under EPS. Check Guidelines & Eligibility Here

ABP News  

EPFO Update : Employees Provident Fund Organisation has opened a new window for subscribers who couldn’t opt for higher pensions earlier through guidelines issued on Monday. EPFO Update : Check the guidelines to be followed for applying for a higher pension The request will be made in such form and manner, as may be decided by the Regional Provident Fund …

EPFO issues guidelines to let subscribers opt for higher pension. Check details
1 year, 10 months ago

EPFO issues guidelines to let subscribers opt for higher pension. Check details

Hindustan Times  

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation has introduced new guidelines, under which subscribers and employers can jointly apply for higher pension under Employees' Pension Scheme. According to HT's sister website Mint, EPFO has now allowed subscribers to go beyond the pensionable salary, capped at ₹15,000 per month. The same amendment also allowed members and their employers to jointly contribute 8.33% of …

Latest EPFO circular raises further concerns
1 year, 10 months ago

Latest EPFO circular raises further concerns

The Hindu  

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation’s February 20, 2023 circular, laying down the broad contours of eligibility for those members of the Employees’ Pension Scheme who were in service as on September 1, 2014 for seeking higher pension, has raised further concerns from activists. Namazi, former Chief Law Officer of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation and now the general secretary …

EPFO issues guidelines for employees, pensioners to opt for higher pension
1 year, 10 months ago

EPFO issues guidelines for employees, pensioners to opt for higher pension

The Hindu  

After days of discussions, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has issued a circular on Monday to its regional offices with a set of instructions to implement the November 4 judgment of the Supreme Court on higher provident fund pension. Employees can submit the joint option with the employers using the members’ section of the EPFO website, which will be made …

EPFO gives last chance to opt for higher EPS pension: Latest guidelines
1 year, 10 months ago

EPFO gives last chance to opt for higher EPS pension: Latest guidelines

Live Mint  

Are you a member of Employees' Pension Scheme prior to 31 August, 2014 and continue to be the same? EPFO's new procedure will enable subscribers and their employers to jointly apply for higher pension under Employees' Pension Scheme. EPFO has asked its field offices to provide an option for higher pension to eligible subscribers in accordance with the Supreme Court …

EPFO Unveils Procedure To Apply For Higher Pension Under Employees Pension Scheme
1 year, 10 months ago

EPFO Unveils Procedure To Apply For Higher Pension Under Employees Pension Scheme

ABP News  

Retirement fund body EPFO on Monday came out with a procedure to enable subscribers and their employers to jointly apply for higher pension under Employees' Pension Scheme. EPFO has asked its field offices to provide an option for higher pension to eligible subscribers in accordance with the Supreme Court order. The apex court in its order gave four more months …

EPFO adds net 14.93 lakh subscribers in December
1 year, 10 months ago

EPFO adds net 14.93 lakh subscribers in December

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Retirement fund body Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation added 14.93 lakh subscribers on a net basis in December 2022, provisional data by the labour ministry showed on Monday. “Year-on-year comparison of payroll data reflects an increase of 32,635 in net membership addition in December, 2022 as compared to the corresponding month during last year in 2021,” the ministry said …

Update For PF Subscribers: Now Apply For Higher Pension Under EPS; Know What Is Joint Option
1 year, 10 months ago

Update For PF Subscribers: Now Apply For Higher Pension Under EPS; Know What Is Joint Option

News 18  

Retirement fund body Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation on Monday came out with a procedure to enable subscribers and their employers to jointly apply for higher pension under Employees’ Pension Scheme. The office in-charge of the concerned regional provident fund office shall examine each case of joint option on higher salary and intimate the decision to the applicant through e-mail/post and …

Labour Ministry asks EPFO to speed up work on higher pension
1 year, 10 months ago

Labour Ministry asks EPFO to speed up work on higher pension

The Hindu  

As the deadline set by the Supreme Court for submitting joint options of employees and employers to claim higher Provident Fund pension is ending on March 4, the Union Labour Ministry has sent a letter to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation asking it to expedite the process so that those who want to claim higher pension based on higher salary …

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