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Can EPF be attached for liabilities? What happens if employer recovers contribution but doesn’t deposit? FAQs answered

EPFO: We take a look at if EPF amounts be attached for liabilities and what happens if your employer recovers contribution but doesn’t deposit it, among other top FAQs. Here's a look…

3 min read20 May 2026
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EPFO: Is 24x7 support available for members? Can they contact via WhatsApp?

EPFO has chosen WhatsApp to enhance member services, leveraging its extensive user base in India. This initiative aims to streamline grievance resolution, reduce legal backlogs and facilitate real-time communication for services such as PF balance checks and claim tracking.

2 min read20 May 2026
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EPFO: You will soon be able to withdraw money from EPF account through UPI, Mandaviya says testing complete — Details

EPFO subscribers will soon withdraw provident funds via UPI, with direct transfers to bank accounts. The initiative aims to streamline service delivery and enhance member access to funds, facilitating quicker transactions for various needs.

3 min read20 May 2026
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EPFO set to introduce WhatsApp support for provident fund members amid growing grievances: Report

The EPFO plans to launch a WhatsApp chatbot for user queries and account requests, enhancing outreach and member services. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced this initiative to streamline communication.

2 min read19 May 2026
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EPFO to extend auto-settlement of claims to include final withdrawals, allow auto-transfer of accounts — Check details

EPFO is looking to automate final provident fund withdrawal claims to expedite money transfer to applicants' accounts and plans to allow auto-transfer of accounts during employer shifts. Here's all you need to know…

2 min read17 May 2026
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EPFO plans auto-settlement for final PF withdrawals. How will it benefit its 7 crore members?

The EPFO auto-settlement facility aims to accelerate final PF withdrawals, reduce paperwork and streamline account transfers through a fully digital system for its more than seven crore members.

3 min read15 May 2026
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EPF account inoperative? Here's what EPFO members can do to access their account — Stepwise guide

Worried about inoperative EPF account? Here's a breakdown of how the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation categorises such accounts, how the funds can be redeemed and what steps members can take to recover it.

3 min read14 May 2026
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EPFO deadline alert: File April 2026 ECR, deposit PF dues by 15 May to avoid penalties

The EPFO ECR filing deadline reminder urges employers to submit the April 2026 returns and deposit provident fund contributions by 15 May to avoid penalties, interest charges and compliance issues.

2 min read14 May 2026
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Locked EPFO account? Here's why it happened and how you can recover it

See an “EPF account locked” message when you try to log into your employee provident fund. This can happen due to multiple reasons. Here's what steps EPFO members can take to resolve the issue and access their account…

3 min read14 May 2026
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Why is the EPFO launching a new website? Here's all you need to know about E-PRAAPTI portal

The EPFO is all set to launch a new web portal soon, known as the E-PRAAPTI, to help members recover their old and inoperative employee provident fund accounts. Here's all you need to know…

2 min read13 May 2026