EPFO sets 3-day PF settlement rule, to fine officials for delays
Vaishnavi Mishra, Published on Jul 4th, 2026

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a new rule to settle eligible PF withdrawal claims within three days. Under the rules, officials responsible for unjustified delays could face a 12% annual penal interest charge, which would be added to the subscriber's payout for the delayed period. The move aims to give employees faster access to their savings during unemployment.
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