Pensioners Seek Presidential Intervention as Karnataka HC Upholds EPS-95 Amendments
The National Confederation of Pensioners' Associations (NCPA) has urged President Droupadi Murmu to intervene in the ongoing dispute over higher pensions under the Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995 (EPS-95). The NCPA seeks withdrawal of a 2025 EPFO circular, waiver of interest penalties due to administrative delays, and expedited claim settlements. Meanwhile, the Karnataka High Court upheld amendments to EPS-95, rejecting retirees' challenges that these changes reduced pension benefits. The dispute centers on pension calculations for higher-wage earners and the legal authority of EPFO amendments.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 26 Oct, 03:26 am. Other outlets followed.