Pensioners body asks President to act on EPS-95 higher pension
In short
The National Confederation of Pensioners’ Associations has asked President Droupadi Murmu to step in on higher EPS pension issues. It wants an EPFO circular withdrawn, litigation stopped, and penalty interest on delayed pension claims waived.
This matters to retirees who are seeking higher pensions under EPS-95. The reporting does not say whether the President or EPFO will act.
What the reporting says
The National Confederation of Pensioners’ Associations asked President Droupadi Murmu to intervene on higher EPS pension issues and to withdraw an EPFO circular affecting eligibility under internal trust rules. The summary also says the group wants unnecessary litigation stopped, uniform treatment for retirees ensured, and punitive interest on delayed pension claims waived. The immediate consequence is renewed pressure on the pension system; no government response is stated.
Why it matters
The National Confederation of Pensioners’ Associations appealed to President Droupadi Murmu over higher EPS pension issues, seeking withdrawal of an EPFO circular tied to internal trust rules. It also wants litigation reduced, uniform treatment for retirees, and punitive interest on delayed claims waived. The reporting indicates ongoing pensioner frustration, but it does not state any official response or timeline.