The Economic Times

Higher EPS Pension: EPFO cant use the excuse of employers deficient system of recordkeeping as a ground to deny higher pension to employees, rules Bombay HC

Bombay High Court ruled in favour of six employees seeking higher pensions. The court stated the Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) cannot reject claims solely because employers failed to provide certain documents. EPFO must exhaust all verification options before rejecting applications. This judgement offers relief to employees who contributed on actual wages but faced rejection due to employer's document lapses.