# NCPA demands EPFO withdraw pension circular

> NCPA urges EPFO to stop rejecting EPS-95 pension claims and withdraw January 2025 circular.
- Title: NCPA demands EPFO withdraw pension circular · mint | Shortify
- Summary: NCPA urges EPFO to stop rejecting EPS-95 pension claims and withdraw January 2025 circular.
- Keywords: ncpa, epfo, eps-95, pension claims, january 2025 circular, retirees, supreme court, cbt, mint
- Source: mint — https://livemint.com/money/personal-finance/eps95-higher-pension-ncpa-asks-epfo-to-withdraw-january-2025-circular-and-stop-rejecting-retirees-claims-11794323967411.html
- Author: Kirti Jha
- Published: 2026-11-10T16:14:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ncpa, epfo, eps-95, pension claims, january 2025 circular, retirees, supreme court, cbt, news
## NCPA urges EPFO action
The National Confederation of Pensioners’ Associations (NCPA) has asked the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) to stop rejecting EPS-95 higher pension claims and withdraw the January 2025 circular.
## NCPA demands court appeals withdrawn
The NCPA has requested the CBT to order an immediate moratorium on and withdrawal of appeals pending before High Courts and the Supreme Court.
## EPFO's January 2025 circular
The EPFO issued a circular on 18 January 2025 that uses internal rules of exempted trusts to reject higher pension applications.
## Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court upheld 2014 EPS amendments in November 2022, requiring certain categories to opt for higher wages with conditions.
## NCPA's financial argument
The NCPA claims EPFO manages ₹ 11 lakh crore with 13% annual growth, arguing the fund can sustain higher pensions.
## NCPA's constitutional concerns
The NCPA says the issue violates Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution, which protect equality before law and life.
## EPFO's response
The EPFO has not responded to the NCPA's memorandum, which was issued from Bhilai, Chhattisgarh on 10 November 2026.
## NCPA's call for intervention
The NCPA has asked CBT members to intervene to prioritize pension contributions over technical requirements.
## Key takeaway

NCPA asks EPFO to withdraw January 2025 circular and stop rejecting higher pension claims for retirees under EPS-95.