Provident Fund is big news for account holders. EPFO has taken a big decision regarding your PF. From 1 June 2021, new rules will be applicable on your PF accounts.
Provident Fund is big news for account holders. EPFO has taken a big decision regarding your PF. From 1 June 2021, new rules will be applicable on your PF accounts. Your employer has been given the responsibility to make your account Aadhaar verified. If it is not, then you may be at a loss. Employer contribution to the account may also stop. So it is important that you link your PF account to Aadhaar in time. Also UAN should also be Aadhaar verified.
What is new order?
The EPFO has taken a new decision under section 142 of the Social Security Code 2020. The EPFO has instructed the Employer (Company) that since June 1, if an account is not linked to Aadhaar or is not UAN Aadhaar verified, then its ECR-Electronic Challan cum Return will not be filled. In such a situation, even the PF account holders can get the Employer Contribution from the employer.
Notification issued
EPFO has issued a notification for all the Employer. It is clearly written in it that from June 1, 2021, if a member’s account is not linked with Aadhaar, then ECR will not be allowed to be filed. Also, if the accounts of PF account holders are not linked with Aadhaar, then they will not be able to use the service of EPFO. Zeebiz.com has a copy of this notification.
Here are 5 easy steps to link PF with Aadhaar
Step 1. First of all, you have to log on to the EPFO website www.epfindia.gov.in.
Step 2.After this you have to click on Online Services >> e-KYC Portal>> link UAN aadhar.
Step 3. By going here, you have to upload your UAN number and registered mobile number from UAN account.
Step 4. Now you will get an OTP number on your mobile number. After filling the OTP number in the OTP box, fill your 12 digit Aadhaar number in the Aadhaar box below, then submit that form. Now you will have a Proposed to OTP validation option. Please click on it.
Step 5.Now once again you have to generate OTP on your Aadhaar linked mobile number or mail to verify your Aadhaar details. After verification, your Aadhaar will be linked to your PF account.
