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

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 that such hurdles were beyond employers’ control. Supreme Court has nowhere allowed EPFO to unsettle the settled cases, particularly when we were not a party to the litigation, as there was no cause of action/grievance because we were already getting higher pension after exercising a joint option in 2017/2018 in the format provided by EPFO,” Mr. Kohli said, adding that though he had submitted written complaints to the EPFO, the matter had not yet been solved. When asked if the date for submitting joint options would be extended, Mr. Yadav said that the Centre had given adequate time for submissions.