Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Chandigarh EPFO Leads in Processing Higher Pension Claims
The EPFO office in Chandigarh is doing a great job helping people get higher pensions, following a court order.
The court said that people could apply for bigger pensions if they and their employers agreed and had paid enough money.
Lots of people applied in Chandigarh.
The office worked hard to process these applications, even working extra hours.
They have already approved many applications and sent letters about how much money people owe.
The office is now preparing to give out the extra pension money by June 30, 2025.
Also, the office is getting better at handling all types of claims, processing more quickly, and getting fewer complaints.
Chandigarh EPFO leads in processing higher pension claims under a Supreme Court ruling.
The office received 24,250 applications, with 19,367 joint options from those still employed.
Over 14,158 joint-option applications were processed and approved for higher pension eligibility.
Demand letters for arrears were sent by March 31, 2025, with a three-month payment window.
The office settled 6,97,372 claims in FY 2024-25, marking a 37.73% increase.
- Who
- The EPFO office in Chandigarh and eligible employees.
- What
- Processing higher pension claims and improving overall claims settlement.
- When
- The Supreme Court ruling was on November 4, 2022, and FY 2024-25.
- Where
- Chandigarh EPFO office.
- Why
- To implement the Supreme Court's order and improve service delivery.
- Applications Received
- 24,250
- Joint-Option Applications
- 19,367 (from those in service)
- Approved Joint-Option Applications
- 14,158
- Claims Settled in FY 2024-25
- 6,97,372
- Claims Settlement Improvement
- 37.73% increase from the previous year