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Sitting of Tuesday, 25 November 2025

10th Parliament· 10 debates· 209 speeches· 64 speakers

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  2. 2 Oral question Oral Question: Employees' Provident Fund Information Access (Q.1/2025) 7 speeches
    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Oshani Umanga JJB

      AI summary Asked the Minister of Labour whether Employees’ Provident Fund members can access their account balances and credited contributions online, and if not, what steps are being taken and when such a system will begin. She also sought clarification on whether the Department of Labour is considering auto-generated messages to members and, if so, the specific areas targeted by that service.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that EPF members can currently access account information online and by SMS, but automatic messaging is limited because the Central Bank’s EPF Department does not hold members’ telephone numbers or addresses in its existing records. He said SMS updates are being introduced for pre-retirement and regular benefit applications, as well as for unresolved name, NIC and account amendments. He further said the Government is developing an integrated digital system linking the Central Bank and Department of Labour to enable unified EPF/ETF payments, online member services, automated notifications, complaint management, labour inspection monitoring, and KYC-based verification.

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    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Oshani Umanga JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Oshani Umanga asked whether employees who initially nominate parents or siblings for benefits through the ABH form are required to submit a separate form after marriage or having children to update the nomination, or whether changes occur automatically. She highlighted disputes that arise after an employee’s death when spouses seek benefits and requested that the Ministry of Labour implement a clearer process to inform employees about updating nominations.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB

      AI summary Dr. Anil Jayantha explained that the EPF has established procedures and downloadable forms for updating member information and nominating beneficiaries. He said beneficiary claims require verification because of possible third-party interests, so the process cannot be handled entirely online without risking disputes. He acknowledged low public awareness among employees and beneficiaries and stated that the Department of Labour would take steps to improve it.

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    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Oshani Umanga JJB

      AI summary Hon. Oshani Umanga raised concern that employees may have EPF deductions made from wages without being able to verify whether those funds are remitted and credited to their accounts. She asked whether a verification mechanism currently exists or whether the Government plans to introduce one.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha stated that EPF administration by the Department of Labour and fund management by the Central Bank currently operate as separate systems, limiting continuous real-time access to member information. He said a joint programme with the Central Bank’s EPF management unit is under way to integrate these systems into a single online data platform, enabling employees and employers to access contribution and benefit services without visiting offices in person.

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