05/11/2024
EPFO: Around 97,000 PF members and pensioners across the country covered under the Employee Pension Scheme (EPS 1995) are waiting for higher pension. If you have applied, you can check the status with the help of the steps given here.
How to track status of higher EPS pension application: About 97,000 EPFO members and pensioners across the country covered under the Employee Pension Scheme (EPS 1995) are waiting for pension on higher wages i.e. Pension on Higher Wages. This information has come to light quoting an old news. The report said that this number includes 8,401 Pension Payment Orders (PPOs) and 89,235 people who have received demand notices. The report also said that demand notices have been sent only to those who have been found eligible for Pension on Higher Wages, which is in line with the Supreme Court's decision in November 2022, forcing future eligible beneficiaries to transfer part of their dues. What is the option of pension on higher wages in EPS? Let's know.