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PF pension on higher wages – Supreme Court’s judgement dated 04.11.2022: 98.5% cases processed as on 16.07.2025 by EPFO

  GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 224 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2025 PF PENSIONS ON HIGHER WAGES 224. ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH: Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware that the large number of applications for Provident Fund (PF) pension on higher wages have been rejected by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization; (b) if so, the details and the reasons therefor; (c) the details of the number of such applications received and pension granted, rejected and pending as on date State/UT-wise; (d) whether the Government has any plan to take immediate measures to process the pending applications without any delay; and (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE) (a) to (e): EPFO has processed and disposed off applications for pension on higher wages as per the directions of the Hon’b...

One-Time Waiver and Revised Guidelines for Uploading Geo-Tagged Photographs of CGHS Beneficiaries: CGHS Order

  F.No. 5-36/CGHS (HQ)/HEC/2024 Government of India Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Headquarters CGHS Bhawan, Sector-13, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110 066 (Hospital Empanelment Cell)   Dated:  2025 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: One-Time Waiver and Revised Guidelines for Uploading Geo-Tagged Photographs of CGHS Beneficiaries. In continuation of the earlier instructions regarding the uploading of geo-tagged photographs of CGHS beneficiaries admitted for IPD treatment, the matter has been reviewed in light of the concerns and difficulties expressed by stakeholders. It has now been decided to revise the guidelines as follows: 1. One-Time Waiver A one-time waiver is hereby granted for the requirement of uploading daily geo-tagged photographs for the period commencing from the date on which the earlier order mandating daily uploads was issued up to the date of this O.M. A copy of the present O.M. must be appended by the H...

8th Central Pay Commission – Government to Announce Details Soon: Finance Ministry to Respond in Lok Sabha

  Government to Announce 8th Central Pay Commission Details Soon: Finance Ministry to Respond in Lok Sabha The Lok Sabha is set to discuss the constitution of the much-anticipated  8th Central Pay Commission (CPC)  on  July 21, 2025 , with the Finance Ministry expected to provide clarity on its formation and timeline. The question, listed for oral answers, was raised by Members of Parliament  Shri T.R. Baalu  and  Shri Anand Bhadauria , seeking updates on the status of the Commission, which was announced in  January 2025 . Key Questions Posed to the Finance Ministry The MPs have sought detailed responses on the following: (a)  Whether the government has officially  notified  the 8th Pay Commission after its announcement six months ago. (b)  If notified, the  details of the notification ; if not, the  reasons for the delay . (c)  The expected  timeline for appointing the Chairperson and Members , ...

8th Pay Commission Delay: Central Govt Employees May Face Losses in Allowances Like 7th CPC –

  The much-anticipated  8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) , which promises a significant salary hike for central government employees and pensioners, is facing potential delays. If the rollout mirrors the implementation pattern of the 7th CPC, employees could once again suffer financial setbacks — particularly in terms of unpaid  allowance arrears . What Happened with the 7th Pay Commission? Let’s rewind to the 7th CPC. It was announced in  February 2014  but implemented in  January 2016 . However, the  enhanced allowances , such as House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and others, were only approved from  July 2017  —  18 months later . Worse still,  no arrears  were paid for this delay in allowances. This caused a substantial loss to central government employees who were entitled to the revised rates from the date of implementation but received no compensation for the delay. Will History Repeat with the 8t...