Is Aadhaar Card Really Necessary for Settling My PF Claim with a Former Employer?

Hi, my previous employer is asking for an Aadhaar card when I requested to settle my PF claim. I joined the organization in April 2011 and left in June. Is an Aadhaar card mandatory? If not, what action should I take?

Regards

No, especially for settlements, it is not at all required. Here, I have attached one GO about the Aadhaar card and PF link; show it to them. If they still ask for it, file a grievance at this site against the employer: http://epfigms.gov.in/.

Regards.

I have attached a new circular regarding the Aadhaar Card.

Thank you.

Until now, the EPFO has not issued any notification stating that an Aadhaar card is mandatory for submitting FORM 19 & 10 C. Kindly request your employer to provide any notification justifying their requirement for Aadhaar. If you are currently employed in another organization, it is recommended to submit Form 13 to your current employer for the transfer of your EPF & EPS amounts.

With Regards,
Subhadip

As Mr. Ramnarayan has mentioned, even though the EPF issued a circular on 21.01.2013 insisting on Aadhaar numbers for settlements effective from 01.03.2013, it has been temporarily suspended as per the circular dated 06.02.2013.

Hence, Aadhaar numbers are not mandatory for PF settlements at present.

Regards,
Abbas.P.S

At present, to settle your PF claim, Aadhaar is not mandatory.

Department Functionality and Aadhaar Requirement

AADHAAR was not initially implemented across the whole of India; only a few states had it in the beginning. Now, enrollment has been extended to other states as well. Keeping this in view, it was absolutely absurd on the part of EPFO to seek AADHAAR Cards, especially on a mandatory basis. By the time they realized this, the notification had already been removed.

After some time, they put this requirement on hold. The bottom line is that the submission of AADHAAR Cards is not mandatory. However, those who have it must submit it to their employers during joining, leaving, or settlements.

Regards

Aadhaar Card Applicability for PF Settlement

Aadhaar card applicability for the settlement of PF is not yet mandatory. It is only a ploy to bring more and more people under the Aadhaar Card so that government policies can be formulated on this basis.

First of all, check with your ex-employer the objective behind asking for your Aadhaar card, as today it is not linked with EPF. It would be better to convince your previous employer's executive (he/she might not be aware) about the latest circular which deferred linking Aadhaar with PF.

Secondly, you can transfer your previous PF balance to your current PF account easily by filling Form-13 with the help of your current employer. Transferring would be more appropriate than withdrawal, but the choice is yours.

Regards,
Suresh

This is very surprising that the company is asking for an Aadhaar Card. I have never heard of this requirement before, and as far as I know, it is implemented in only some states. Hence, it is not mandatory. I suggest asking them for any alternative.

Furnishing Aadhaar-Related Information for EPF Pensioners and Beneficiaries

EPFO is in the process of collecting Aadhaar details from its pensioners. It is, therefore, requested to submit legible photocopies of the Aadhaar letter issued by UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India), the first page of the PPO, and the passbook of the bank account where the pension is being remitted (containing the bank account number and IFSC code) for all the beneficiaries. The copies may be submitted directly to the EPF office or the pension-paying bank branch. The PPO number should be mentioned on the photocopies of both the Aadhaar letter and the passbook.

One thing to keep in mind is that as of now, it is not required to submit the Aadhaar copy for PF Settlement. However, it is a must for all existing employees to submit their Aadhaar copy on or before 01/06/2013 and for the new joiners at the time of joining.

Regards,
Joyson Pereira HR Solutions

Steps to Update Aadhaar KYC in EPFO

To update your Aadhaar KYC in EPFO, you can follow these steps:

1. Log in to your EPFO portal account using your credentials.
2. Locate the 'Manage' section and select 'KYC' from the dropdown menu.
3. Choose 'Aadhaar' as the type of document you want to update.
4. Enter your Aadhaar number and check the details for accuracy.
5. Save the changes and submit for verification.

Once you have submitted the updated Aadhaar KYC details, it will undergo verification by EPFO. Make sure to keep your Aadhaar details updated to facilitate smooth transactions and compliance with EPFO regulations.