EPFO withdrawal rules : The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a warning to all members against withdrawing their provident fund (PF) balance for “wrong reasons.” In a recent social media post, the retirement fund body clarified that if a subscriber withdraws funds by citing false or invalid reasons, the organisation has the authority to recover the money. Many members assume they can withdraw with ease by providing random justifications, but EPFO rules strictly prohibit such misuse. Advertisement

Under existing guidelines, PF funds can generally be withdrawn only at retirement or upon reaching the superannuation age of 58. Partial withdrawals are permitted for specific purposes such as medical emergencies, children’s education, marriage, or housing.

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