#higher pension

Karnataka High Court ruled that the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) higher pension benefits, once sanctioned and paid, cannot be withdrawn by EPFO. The judgment reaffirms the R.C. Gupta precedent, limiting the impact of the Sunil Kumar B. ruling on already disbursed benefits. Affected retirees and EPFO officials must note the court's strict stance on vested pension rights.

Bombay HC holds that EPFO cannot reject higher pension claims based on missing Form 6A or challans if EPF statements and Form 3A confirm contributions. Employees cannot be penalized for employer or administrative failures beyond their control, ensuring statutory pension rights under the Employees' Pension Scheme 1995.