The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on February 20, 2023[1] has instructed the field offices that they should implement the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in EPFO Vs Sunil Kumar and Ors.[2], within the stipulated timeline.
As per the circular, the following employers with their employees may submit joint options under para 11(3) and (4) to the regional office:
The instructions also set out guidelines as to the manner in which the employees will have to apply for a higher pension, save for further clarifications required to be issued by the EPFO; and provide for a grievance redressal process for employees.
[1]No. Pension/2022/56259/654
[2]SLP (C) No. 8658-8659 of 2019