The EPFO now permits eligible employees to file online EPF claims without an employer's signature, simplifying access to retirement funds. This process requires an activated UAN linked with verified ...

It also stated that EPF members can now apply for withdrawals without specifying a reason under the 'special circumstances' ...

Considering the request from a number of employers in adapting to new features of the revamped ECR and consequent difficulty ...

The EPFO warns against misusing withdrawn EPF amounts, stating it can lead to recovery with penal interest under the EPF Scheme, 1952. EPF advances are restricted to specific purposes like marriage, ...