The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has processed and disposed of more than 98.5% of the 15,24,150 applications received for pension on higher wages (PoHW) as of July 16, 2025, the government informed Parliament on Monday.

In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Labour & Employment Shobha Karandlaje stated that 4,00,573 demand letters were issued to eligible applicants, while 11,01,582 applications were rejected. A total of 21,995 applications remain pending.

The minister noted that EPFO acted in line with the Supreme Court’s directions issued on November 4, 2022, and has significantly progressed in clearing the backlog.