EPFO's West Delhi office processes 100% Covid claims worth Rs 140 cr

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Retirement fund body EPFO's Delhi West office has processed 100 per cent Covid-19 claims within 24 hours for non-stop 100 days and disbursed Rs 140 crore, an official statement said.

Under the Covid-19 non-refundable advance facility, the members can withdraw three months' basic wages (basic pay plus dearness allowance) or half of the total accumulation in his or her Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) account, whichever is less.

This advance is provided to members to meet exigencies due to the Covid-19 situation in the country.

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Delhi West office has achieved the unique distinction of processing