Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995

Employees' Pension Scheme 2026
Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 2026, superseding the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 and Employees’ Family Pension Scheme, 1971, while preserving accrued rights and ongoing pension payments under the earlier schemes.

higher pension rights of exempted employees
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Quashing EPFO’s rejection orders, the Karnataka High Court holds that employees who contributed to Provident Fund on actual wages are entitled to exercise joint option for higher pension under EPS 1995, regardless of whether Trust Rules of their exempted establishment permitted pension fund contributions on higher wages.

employer's failure to furnish records
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Employees cannot be denied higher pension benefits due to employer or record-keeping lapses; authorities must assess claims based on all available evidence and adopt a practical, non-technical approach.