NCPA urges EPFO to withdraw EPS-95 pension circular
In short
The NCPA has asked EPFO to withdraw its January 2025 circular and stop rejecting EPS-95 higher pension claims. It also wants pending court appeals pulled back.
The group says retirees are being denied benefits through technicalities, even after the Supreme Court’s 2022 judgment. The request could affect pensioners waiting for higher pension benefits.
What the reporting says
The NCPA has urged EPFO to stop rejecting EPS-95 higher pension claims and withdraw its January 2025 circular, according to Mint Money’s summary. It also wants pending court appeals withdrawn, saying retirees are being denied benefits through technicalities despite the Supreme Court’s 2022 judgment. The appeal targets claim handling for pensioners under the EPS-95 scheme.
Why it matters
The NCPA has asked EPFO to withdraw its January 2025 circular, stop rejecting EPS-95 higher pension claims, and pull back pending court appeals. Mint Money’s summary says the group argues that retirees are being denied benefits through technicalities despite the Supreme Court’s 2022 judgment. The issue affects pensioners seeking higher payouts under the EPS-95 framework.