SYNOPSIS: EPFO extends date of filing Applications for higher PF pension till 26th June 2023. This extension was given due to representations received from various quarters seeking extension of time.
The Employee Provident Fund Organizations (EPFO) has made arrangements for obtaining Applications for Validation of Option / Joint Option from pensioners / members as per the Hon’ble Supreme Court order dated 04.11.2022. To facilitate this process, online facility has been made available. More than 12 lakh applications have been received till date. The online facility was to remain available only till 03.05.2023.
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However, due to numerous requests received from various stakeholders, the EPFO has decided to extend the deadline for filing Applications for higher PF pension till 26th June 2023. This extension will provide ample time to pensioners and members to submit their Applications and take advantage of the benefits provided by EPFO.
The EPFO has taken this step to ensure that no pensioner or member is left out of the process due to lack of time. The EPFO believes that extending the deadline will also help in reducing the burden on its offices and staff, who are currently working tirelessly to process the large number of applications received.
It is important to note that the EPFO has already made arrangements to obtain applications for Validation of Option / Joint Option from pensioners / members in order to comply with the Hon’ble Supreme Court order. Therefore, the extension of the deadline only provides additional time for pensioners and members to submit their applications.
Overall, the EPFO’s decision to extend the deadline for filing Applications for higher PF pension is a welcome move that will benefit pensioners and members across the country. The EPFO believes that this extension will ensure that everyone who is entitled to higher PF pension benefits will be able to avail them without any difficulty.
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