Supreme Court clarifies, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms

The Supreme Court has ruled that members of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) who are members of Employees' Pension Scheme can contribute more towards pension, provided they meet certain conditions. This has put to rest several years confusion arising from judgments given by various high courts that quashed an...

SC opens 4-month window for eligible employees under EPS to opt for increased pension, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms

New Delhi, Eligible employees who had not opted for enhanced pension coverage prior to 2014 can jointly do so with their employers within the next four months after the Supreme Court upheld the Employees' Pension (Amendment) Scheme, 2014. Employees who were existing EPS members as on September 1, 2014 can...