Bombay HC orders EPFO to grant higher pensions despite missing employer documents

EPFO must verify other ways, not just reject

In a major relief for employees, the Bombay High Court ruled that EPFO cannot deny higher EPS pensions just because an employer’s records are incomplete. The court said EPFO must use every verification option available before rejecting claims. The judgement favours workers who paid contributions on actual wages but were refused due to document lapses by employers.