Goa, April 4 -- South Goa Member of Parliament, Captain Viriato Fernandes, has written to the Minister for Labour & Employment, urging immediate intervention to address transparency issues surrounding the Higher Pension Scheme under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in Goa.

In his letter, Fernandes outlined several critical challenges faced by citizens, particularly senior citizens, who are being deprived of the full benefits of the revised pension scheme. These issues include lack of transparency in pension amount and interest calculations, non-disclosure of the actual higher pension amount and its start date, and the failure to clarify arrears and payment timelines.

Fernandes highlighted the following grievances:

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