FOR SECURITY SAKE Move to retain the worker in PF net and ensure that the money saved is used only in case of dire need The government is planning to put a cap on premature withdrawal of provident fund (PF) money.The move is aimed at ensuring social security for workers in old age. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has proposed that an employee be allowed to withdraw only 75% of the overall kitty, instead of 100% as permitted under the existing Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 1952, in case of resignation from a job or for any other use before retirement. The change, once implemented, will impact working people who tend to withdraw PF money between jobs or those planning to use it for either buying a house or for paying medical bills or for children's higher education or weddings. Pre-mature withdrawal before retirement on these counts as well would also be restricted to 75% of the overall amount. “The provision of 100% withdrawal at any time is be