The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the supervision of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India has announced the enhancement of Ex gratia Death Relief Fund amount to Rs. 8 lakhs in the event of death of an employee of the Central Board due to Non -Covid-19 (normal death).
The amount of the Ex-gratia Death Relief Fund has been increased from Rs. 4.20 lakh to Rs. 8.00 lakh.
EPFO has said in an official statement issued on 2nd November 2021 that “The, ex-gratia Death Relief Fund of Rs. 8.00 Lakh (Rs. Eight Lakh only) shall be paid to the family members (nominee or legal heirs) of the deceased employee of the Central Board from the Welfare Fund where the cause of death is other than Covid-19 Disease.”
EPFO members should keep in their mind that the instructions shall come into force with immediate effect and will be applicable to only prospective cases i.e. cases where the date of death is after the date of issue of this circular.
As we discussed above that the ex-gratia Death Relief Fund shall be paid to the family members (nominee or legal heirs) of the deceased employee, it is also important for the PF subscribers to file their nomination by today itself. They can file an e-Nomination today online through UAN, to ensure social security for their family/nominee. For this, they can log in to the UAN portal and make a self-declaration and no documentation or approval is required by the employer.
According to EPFO filing e-Nomination online helps in getting Provident Fund (PF), Pension (EPS) and Insurance (EDLI) benefits easily on member’s death. This implies that EPF members should file their e-Nomination as soon as possible and for this, they can visit www.epfindia.gov.in
Subject:- Enhancement of Ex gratia Death Relief Fund of Rs. Eight Lakhs in the event of death of an employee of the Central Board due to Non -Covid-19 (normal death) -Regarding.
References:-
(i) HO letter No Welfare /3(100)2017-18/26th meeting/10594 Dated 25.08.2017.
(ii) HO letter No. Welfare/3(136)2019/Policy Matters/8, Dated 28.04 2020.
(iii) HO letter No.B-11/1/20-HRM -VI Dated 10.09.2020.
(iv) HO letter No. B-11/1/20-HRM -VI Dated 01 06 2021.
Sir/Madam,
I am directed to refer to the above mentioned letters on the subject cited above and to convey approval of Central Provident Fund Commissioner/ President. Central Staff Welfare Committee. Employees’ Provident Fund to enhancement of the amount of Ex-gratia Death Relief Fund from Rs. 4.20 Lakh to Rs. 8.00 Lakh. The, ex-gratia Death Relief Fund of Rs. 8.00 Lakh (Rs. Eight Lakh only) shall be paid to the family members (nominee or legal heirs) of the deceased employee of the Central Board from the Welfare Fund where cause of death is other than Covid-19 Disease. As far as the death cases due to Covid-19 are concerned, the same will be governed by the instructions issued by Head Office vide letter dated 28.04.2020.
2. The instructions shall come into force with immediate effect and will be applicable to only prospective cases i.e. cases where date of death is after the date of issue of this circular.
Yours faithfully,
(Uma Mandal)
Addl. Central PF Commissioner (HRM)/Secretary, EPF, CSWC
Copy to:‑
1. All members of EPF, CSWC and CSPB.
2. Staff Officer to CPFC.
File No.B-11/1/2020-HRM-VI
3. FA & CAO, CVO, All ACCs (HQ)/ACCs Head Office.
4. All RPFCs in charge of the Regional Offices.
5. All the IAPs/ ZVDs.
6. RPFC (NDC) Dwarka. Delhi – For uploading on the EPFO official website. Director (OW – EPFO, Head Office, New Delhi – For Hindi version
(Rajkamal Meena)
Asstt. PF Commissioner (HRM)