New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recently issued a reminder to its members, urging them to understand the basic concept associated with an 'inoperative' EPF account.

This knowledge is important for members to help them avoid losing out on interest. Through a post on X, the retirement fund body elaborated in detail on the significance of withdrawing eligible EPF balances within the prescribed timelines.

The post on X reads:

"Let's Decode Inoperative Accounts! Avoid interest loss. Withdraw your EPF amount on time. #EPFO #EPFOWithYou #HumHainNa #InoperativeEPFAccount."

The post included the following guidance for EPFO members in an image.

"Do this before your 'inoperative' account becomes inacti...