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News18
30-07-2025
- Business
- News18
EPF Withdrawal Claim: Do You Need To Submit Any Documents?
In a parliament session, the Indian government explained whether or not EPF members are required to submit and substantiate EPF withdrawal claims through a document. As per the withdrawal rules established by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), provident fund members are allowed to withdraw money from their PF account depending on their needs. The withdrawals can be made from a PF account to fulfil expenses made for education, marriage, buying a house, sickness, health emergencies and other purposes. A question persisted whether EPF members are required to submit any documentary evidence for their EPF withdrawal claim to the EPFO. Now, the Indian government has provided the answer to this in the current parliament session, easing the confusion many EPF members were facing. What Does Govt Say According to the government, 'No document substantiating the claim is required to be submitted to the EPFO offices." As per the responses made by the Ministry of Labour and Employment (EPFO) to the questions raised by members of parliament Vijayakumar alias Vijay Vasanth, Manickam Tagore B and Suresh Kumar Shetkar in the Lok Sabha, efforts have been made to streamline claim processes, enhance transparency and reduce rejections. The members asked for the details behind the rationale to allow employees to self-declare reasons for partial withdrawals from their provident fund accounts by EPFO and how the authenticity of the claims is being ascertained. The government's response to this reiterated that no documents are required to be submitted to the EPFO Offices to substantiate the claim made by the EPF member. The officials referred to the composite claim form introduced in 2017, which has rationalised the process of claiming advances/partial and final withdrawals by relying on 'self-certification' and reposing the trust on the member. When asked about the claim rejections experienced due to the poor quality of documents uploaded before and after the introduction of the new claim settlement process, the government explained the tweaks made to eradicate the problem. 'In the new simplified settlement process, the requirement of uploading the image of the cheque leaf/passbook was removed on 03.04.2025. The claims rejected due to poor quality document uploads for ensuring KYC/identity about the bank account have significantly reduced. Over 1.9 Crore members have benefited from the simplified process since 22.07.2025," the government replied in the parliament. view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 15:31 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
18-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
New classroom building inaugurated at the Government Tribal Residential School in Pechiparai
Kanniyakumari District Collector R. Alagumeena inaugurated a new classroom building at the Government Tribal Residential School in Pechparai on Friday. The building was constructed at a cost of ₹25 lakh, funded by a Coimbatore-based private firm through a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Speaking at the event, she highlighted that the Government Tribal Residential School in Pechiparai has achieved 98% pass rate in the 2024-2025 SSLC public examination. She added that the district has Government Tribal Residential Schools in Pathukani, Manalodai and Vazhayathuvayal, and these institutions have been performing well, contributing significantly to the development of tribal students. The Collector emphasized that the Tamil Nadu government has been taking various welfare measures for the welfare of tribal people, especially focusing on the school and higher education of tribal students. She further urged the students to pursue their higher education, pointing out that the government has been providing various financial and welfare assistance for the students to support their higher education goals. Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha Member Vijay Vasanth, Chief Educational Officer Baladhandayuthapani and other officials from other departments were present at the event.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Kanniyakumari MP Vijay Vasanth reviews development projects in d
Kanniyakumari MP Vijay Vasanth chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting held here on Saturday to assess progress of various development projects being implemented in the district. During the meeting, the MP reviewed the implementation of of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme and others. He urged the officials to avoid delays in the implementation of schemes and ensure that timely benefits reach the public. He highlighted the Soil Health Card scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, through which soil samples are collected from farmers' lands and recommendations are provided regarding suitable crops and fertilizers. Mr. Vijay noted since 2015 a total of 5,02,383 farmers have received soil health cards and got benefitted. The MP inquired about the schemes being implemented by the school education department and concerned authorities were directed to ensure timely renovation of school walls, toilets, roofs and other facilities. Majority of the schools in town panchayat and corporation limits were renovated. The officials were also directed to make the Kanniyakumari district as a mal-nutrition free district through effective implementation of the Poshan Abhiyan scheme. He assessed the progress of projects being implemented by Highways, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Co-operative societies and others. He noted that a total of ₹87.52 lakh has been allocated to Kanniyakumari district for the Jal Jeevan Mission and ₹129.95 crore has been sanctioned for UnderGround Drainage System in Nagercoil Municipal Corporation. He reiterated the need to desilt all water bodies in the district to improve water availability for farmers. He also advised officials to expedite ongoing development works while ensuring that the welfare of the people remains the top priority. Kanyakumari Collector R. Alagumeena, Assembly members N. Thalavai Sundaram, S. Rajesh Kumar, J.G. Prince and others were present at the meeting.
