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The Government of India had amended the Employee Provident Fund Scheme,1952 dated 27th March 2020 vide gazette notification no.GSR.225. As per the notification the where any establishment or factory located in an area declared as affected by the 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 upto seventy-five per cent of the amount standing to his credit in the fund, whichever is less. Now EPFO has released frequently asked questions on EPF advance to fight COVID-19 Pandemic