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Employees' Provident Fund28 days ago1 min read

EPFO: EDLI Death Claims — Revised Guidelines on Paragraph 22(3) of EDLI Scheme 1976

Source

EPFO circular clarifies that EDLI death claim benefits under the Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme 1976 should not be denied or reduced arbitrarily. The circular addresses cases where claims were being rejected despite eligibility under Para 22(3).

Key points

  • EDLI death claims to be processed as per Para 22(3) without arbitrary denial
  • Reinstatement of full benefits in disputed cases

Impact analysis

  • Provides clarity to field offices to ensure proper settlement of death claims — directly impacts families of deceased EPF members who were getting claims denied.

Who should care

EPF Members · HR & Payroll · Legal Heirs · Trade Unions

Affected industries

All Industries · Insurance · Legal

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