RTI for PF & Pension Delays (2025 Guide)
Provident Fund (PF) withdrawals and pension payments are crucial for employees and retirees. But delays are common, leaving applicants waiting endlessly. The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 empowers you to demand timely updates and accountability from EPFO and pension authorities.
Why Use RTI for PF & Pension Delays?
- Transparency: Know where your PF/pension application is stuck.
- Accountability: Identify which officer handled your file and for how long.
- Action: Authorities expedite cases once RTI is filed.
Where Can You File RTI?
- EPFO Regional Offices: For PF withdrawal, transfer, and settlement delays.
- Pension Disbursing Authority: For pending pension cases of retirees.
- State Treasury/Bank: For disbursement status of pensions.
Sample Questions You Can Ask via RTI
- What is the current status of my PF withdrawal application (UAN ___)?
- Which officer has handled my PF claim and for how long?
- Has my pension order been issued? If delayed, what is the reason?
- On what date was my pension file forwarded to the disbursing authority?
- Please provide the file movement/note sheet of my PF/pension case.
Don’t let delays affect your financial security. FileMyRTI helps you track PF and pension cases directly from EPFO and pension authorities.
FAQs on RTI for PF & Pension Delays
Q1. Can RTI help track PF withdrawal status?
Yes. You can ask EPFO about the status of your withdrawal, officer details, and expected settlement date.
Q2. Can pensioners use RTI to know why payments are delayed?
Yes. Pensioners can demand reasons for delay, file movement details, and date of forwarding to the disbursing authority.
Q3. Is there any fee for RTI in PF/pension cases?
Usually Rs. 10 application fee, plus photocopy/scanning charges if documents are requested.
Q4. Can I ask for officer accountability through RTI?
Yes. You can ask which officer handled your file and for how many days.
Q5. What if EPFO or pension authority does not reply?
You can file a First Appeal within 30 days of no response.
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