Reversing stand, EPFO to accept offline PF claims of over Rs 10 lakh now (Article on Economic Times) Reversing its earlier decision, the EPFO has decided to accept provident fund withdrawal claims of over Rs 10 lakh via physical forms submitted offline. In a earlier circular the EPFO had issued instructions to its offices to allow submission of PF claims of over Rs 10 lakh only online. Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in its circular dated 13 April, 2018 has revised instructions to settle claims for Provident Funds (PF) and Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) withdrawals. According to the circular, all the PF claims above Rs 10 lakh now will also be settled via offline submission of forms. This will also hold for EPS withdrawals settlement above Rs 5 lakh. The decision has been taken considering the problems faced by the members/claimants including the international workers while submitting their claims online. Due to the grievances raised by members, this stipulation will be kept in abeyance so that so that offline claims will also be accepted in all cases, EPFO said in its circular. Visit www.emkayconsultancy.in Emkay Consultancy Services is a leading Labour Law Consultancy service provider dealing with the work pertaining to the Labour Law and allied services for more than 30 years serving more than 300 clients across Mumbai. Experience of more than 3 decades and Goodwill among Government Authorities makes Emkay very professional & unique for most of the Statutory Compliance related requirements. We undertake to provide complete compliance services for – 1. Provident Fund, 2. ESIC 3. Professional Tax 4. Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund 5. Shops & Establishment Act 6. Contract Labour Registrations & Licenses 7. Minimum Wages, 8. HRA 9. Bonus 10. Gratuity 11. Payment of Wages 12. Employees’ Compensation Act 13. Maternity Benefits Act 14. Sexual Harassment Act and various other Labour Laws 15. Payroll 16. Conducting and Organizing Training Programs and Seminars pertaining to Labour Laws and Payroll