NEW DELHI : The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has asked all PF account holders, facing delays in processing of withdrawal claims, to apply for withdrawals under the Covid pandemic rule for automatic processing of claims within just 72 hours. "Application for EPF withdrawal claims (Form-31) under 'Outbreak of Pandemic -'Covid-19' are being processed on priority by EPFO," the retirement funds body said.
In a communication to all subscribers, it said that previously, if you had applied for any other claim which is not settled so far, you may still file online EPF withdrawal claim under Covid-19 for faster relief.