Corporate Compliance 23 October 2026
Bombay High Court Bars EPFO Rejection of Higher Pension Joint Options
Bombay High Court ruled EPFO cannot deny higher pension joint options for exempted establishments, rejecting its 18 Jan 2025 circular. The judgment confirms PF trust rules, not the circular, dictate eligibility and give workers better pension benefits.
Bombay High Court bars EPFO rejection of higher pension joint options
- The court held EPFO cannot deny higher pension joint options for exempted establishments, rejecting the 18 Jan 2025 head‑office circular.
- The decision says PF trust rules, not the circular, control eligibility, granting workers access to better pension benefits.
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