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Until last year pension was given without dividing the service period
The pro-rata system would apply to those who had retired from service after September 1, 2014.
Perambra native Sivaraman consumed posion on Tuesday after authorities rejected a withdrawal request.
Chauhan was granted only Rs 18,161 by the EPFO, despite his eligibility to receive Rs 23,700 according to the Supreme Court order guidelines.
The official order from the Finance Department says that arrears should not be paid even if an aided school teacher or other staff produces a court order.
EPFO extends deadline to apply for higher pension till July 11
The interim order by Justice Ziyad Rahman A A on Wednesday came on several pleas by employees and pensioners claiming that one of the details to be furnished while opting for higher contribution was a copy of prior permission for the same, as mandated under the EPF Scheme of 1952.
In March 2022, EPFO had lowered the interest on EPF for 2021-22 to an over four-decade low of 8.1 per cent
The EPF is managed by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation. Several retired and serving employees feel that the pension it disburses, which is not in proportion to their salary, is rendering a huge loss to all subscribers.
Those who make a contribution on higher wages, beyond the pensionable salary cap, to the Provident Fund, need not provide evidence for exercising the joint option as per 26(6).