EPFO has extended the deadline for validation of option or joint option until June 26, 2023, providing ample opportunity for pensioners/members to apply, and easing out any difficulties faced by them.
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for obtaining applications for validation of option or joint option from pensioners or members. This extension was made following the Hon’ble Supreme Court order on 04.11.2022. The EPFO has made an online facility available for this purpose, and so far, over 12 lakh applications have been received.
The deadline for filing applications has been extended until June 26, 2023, due to representations from various quarters seeking an extension of time. This decision has been taken to provide a larger window of opportunity for eligible persons to file their applications. The extension has been made to ease out any difficulties faced by the pensioners/members.
Considering Various Demands
The decision to extend the timeline has been taken after sympathetically considering the demands from employees, employers, and their associations. The extension is expected to facilitate and provide ample opportunity to the pensioners/members to file their applications.
Why the Extension is Beneficial
The extension of the deadline is beneficial for the pensioners/members who have not yet submitted their applications for validation of option or joint option. It gives them a larger window of opportunity to apply, which eases out the pressure to meet the earlier deadline. This is especially important for the elderly and those who may have difficulties accessing the online facility due to technical issues.
Additionally, the extension is also a relief for EPFO authorities who have been struggling with a large number of applications to process. The extended deadline would enable them to process the applications in a systematic and timely manner, without any undue pressure or backlog.
Conclusion
The extension of the deadline for obtaining applications for validation of option or joint option from pensioners or members until June 26, 2023, is a positive development. It provides a larger window of opportunity for eligible persons to file their applications and ease out any difficulties faced by the pensioners/members. The EPFO has taken a sympathetic approach to consider the various demands from employees, employers, and their associations while extending the deadline. The extension is expected to facilitate and provide ample opportunity to the pensioners/members to file their applications.
The extension of the deadline for obtaining applications for validation of option or joint option from pensioners or members until June 26, 2023, is a positive development. The EPFO has taken a sympathetic approach to consider the various demands from employees, employers, and their associations while extending the deadline. The extension is expected to facilitate and provide ample opportunity to the pensioners/members to file their applications. Do Follow us on Facebook and For More Updates Checkout our Website.
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