Rohitaashv Sinha Provides Insights on EPFO Higher Pension Dispute
Rohitaashv Sinha shared his legal insights in a recent Business Standard article regarding the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation’s (EPFO) ongoing higher pension dispute.
He explained that the instant interim order in the Balakrishna case stems from EPFO’s circular affecting employees who had opted for a higher pension based on their actual salaries. Under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 (EPS), the pensionable salary was originally capped at ₹6,500, later increased to ₹15,000. The 2014 amendment introduced a fresh option allowing employees to contribute on salaries exceeding ₹15,000, while also mandating a pro-rata pension calculation—separating contributions before and after August 31, 2014, based on the respective wage ceilings.
“This legal development is significant for employees and employers alike, as it impacts pension entitlements and contribution structures,” Rohitaashv noted.
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