Provident Fund

July 01, 2023

Aided school teachers barred from encashing salary arrears

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.

June 26, 2023
EPFO extends deadline to apply for higher pension till July 11

EPFO extends deadline to apply for higher pension till July 11
April 13, 2023
Allow opting of higher EPF without submitting proof of prior consent: Kerala HC

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.
March 28, 2023
EPFO makes big announcement, fixes 8.15 pc interest rate on provident fund for 2022-23

In March 2022, EPFO had lowered the interest on EPF for 2021-22 to an over four-decade low of 8.1 per cent
March 20, 2023
Why majority excluded from higher pension scheme feel short-changed by EPFO

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.
March 03, 2023
Joint EPF form copy not needed for higher pension under EPS, says 2019 circular

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).
February 21, 2023
Higher pension: EPFO guidelines on exercising joint option issued

The deadline within which the options have to be exercised is just 10 days away.

Provident Fund

Aided school teachers barred from encashing salary arrears

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EPFO extends deadline to apply for higher pension till July 11

Allow opting of higher EPF without submitting proof of prior consent: Kerala HC

EPFO makes big announcement, fixes 8.15 pc interest rate on provident fund for 2022-23

Why majority excluded from higher pension scheme feel short-changed by EPFO

Joint EPF form copy not needed for higher pension under EPS, says 2019 circular

Higher pension: EPFO guidelines on exercising joint option issued

Kerala Govt staff allowed to surrender earned leave; encash it after 4 years!

EPF pension case: Justice Bhat offers to recuse, verdict likely to be delayed

EPFO planning to credit pension to over 73 lakh pensioners in one go