EPFO Rule Change: EPFO changed the rules for PF claims, Aadhaar is no longer mandatory for everyone

EPFO Rule Change: Aadhar must be linked to UAN to withdraw PF money. But, now EPFO ​​has exempted some employees from this rule.

The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has made important changes in the rules related to PF claim. Now Aadhar will not be mandatory for all employees for PF claim. The requirement to link Universal Account Number (UAN) with Aadhar for certain categories of employees has been abolished. This step has brought relief to those employees for whom it is not possible to get Aadhar. This change will provide great relief to those employees for whom the obstacles related to Aadhar were a hindrance in PF claim till now.

Employees who do not have Aadhar can still claim under EPFO. For them, the option of verification through passport, citizenship certificate or other official identity cards has been kept. Apart from this, identity will also be verified through PAN card, bank account details and other criteria. In cases of claims of more than ₹ 5 lakh, the authenticity of the member will be confirmed from the employer.

Which employees will get exemption

According to the EPFO ​​​​rules, if any employee has to settle PF claim i.e. withdraw money from PF, then his Universal Account Number and Aadhaar number should be linked. Now EPFO ​​​​has exempted some employees from this rule. These employees are….

International employees who have returned to their country after working in India and could not get Aadhaar.

Indians with foreign citizenship who could not get Aadhaar.

Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan, for whom Aadhaar will not be mandatory.

Former Indian citizens who have gone abroad permanently also come under the purview of this exemption.

Rules of Claim Process

EPFO ​​has instructed the officials that any claim should be carefully examined. After this, approval will be given through e-office file through the approval officer-in-charge (OIC). Also, employees have been advised to maintain the same UAN number or transfer their previous service record to the same UAN. This will make the claim process simpler and faster.