The Government of India has amended the Employees Provident Fund Scheme,1952.
As per the notification where any establishment or factory located in an area declared as affected by outbreak of any epidemic or pandemic, a non refundable advance to members under the scheme from the provident fund account not exceeding the basic wages and dearness allowances of that member for three months or up to seventy five percent of the amount standing to his credit in the fund, whichever is less.
