New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- The Union government has detailed four major steps implemented by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to resolve pending higher-pension applications under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS).

The update was provided in the Lok Sabha amid questions over pending applications, verification delays and the time taken to settle higher-pension claims.

The higher-pension process stems from the Supreme Court's November 2022 judgment, which upheld the right of eligible employees to opt for pension contributions based on higher wages, subject to the applicable conditions. The government said EPFO has been working to implement the court's directions within a time-bound framework.

EPFO introduced an online facili...