Unable to withdraw PF or file claims? EPFO services unavailable for 7 days

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) services remain unavailable beyond the scheduled July 1 deadline due to a planned database consolidation and software upgrade. This outage, affecting member and employer portals, prevents access to crucial functions like claim submission and e-passbook. Meanwhile, a new EPF Scheme, 2026, has been notified, introducing digital reforms and simplified withdrawal rules, alongside initiatives to address past compliance issues.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK