Is a 1 Re Revenue Stamp Really Needed for PF Claims at the Delhi Office? Urgent Help Needed

I'm planning to submit my PF claims forms at the Delhi office. My employer is asking for a 1 Re Revenue Stamp. Is the revenue stamp really needed at the Delhi office, though Bangalore offices don't ask for revenue stamps?

Someone please reply. It's urgent.

Yes, it is necessary to affix revenue stamps on the forms used for EPF withdrawals.

Regards,
Udayakumar G [Phone Number Removed For Privacy Reasons]

We process a lot of forms for PF, and the signature across the revenue stamp is important. Also, you will notice on the form that it is required for an advance receipt for PF payment, as the payment will be directly deposited into your account.

Dispensing with the procedure of affixing Re 1/- Revenue Stamp on claim forms in case of payments through NEFT. Refer to http://www.epfindia.com/site_docs/PDFs/Circulars/Y2015-2016/WSU_DispensingStamp_9962.pdf