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NCPA demands EPFO withdraw pension circular
NCPA urges EPFO to stop rejecting EPS-95 pension claims and withdraw January 2025 circular.
In brief
NCPA urges EPFO to stop rejecting EPS-95 pension claims and withdraw January 2025 circular. NCPA asks EPFO to withdraw January 2025 circular and stop rejecting higher pension claims for retirees under EPS-95. Originally reported by mint.
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NCPA demands court appeals withdrawn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.
The big picture
NCPA asks EPFO to withdraw January 2025 circular and stop rejecting higher pension claims for retirees under EPS-95.
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