Learn about the latest EPFO rules on submission of digital joint requests to increase your EPF contribution. Find out how to submit a joint request and permission under the EPF Scheme, 1952.
There have been reports that EPFO has adopted a new rule for calculating higher EPS pension for members who have retired on or after September 1, 2014. As per reports the services period is getting divided into two parts and pension is calculated on pro rata basis which is likely to result in reduced pension for these members.
An individual who has applied for higher EPS pension can now check the status of it on the EPFO s member sewa portal. It may happen that an individual s higher pension application is stuck either due to wrong rejection by the employer or it is yet to be reviewed. What are the options an employee has in this case.
A member who meets the eligibility criteria can visit the portal to apply, irrespective of whether the EPF account is held with the private trust or EPFO.