How to Ensure Your Employees Are Ready for 100% Online PF Claims by January 31, 2018

As per the Central PF Commissioner's direction dated 10.01.2018 through Video Conferencing, 100% claims will be settled online. Therefore, it is essential to inform you that all claims for settlement and advances must be filed online only; no physical forms will be accepted on or after 31/01/2018, provided Aadhaar is linked to UAN of any EPF member. You are instructed to comply with the directions and advise your employees to file online claims for settlement and advances. Please link Aadhaar with UAN of all members by activating the registered mobile urgently.

Understanding the PF Commissioner's Directive

📝 The directive issued by the Central PF Commissioner on January 10, 2018, mandates that all claims for settlement and advances must be filed online, with no physical forms accepted after January 31, 2018, subject to Aadhaar linkage with UAN.

🔗 To comply with this directive, employers need to ensure that Aadhaar is linked with the UAN of all EPF members and that online filing procedures are followed diligently.

Steps to Ensure Compliance

1. 📲 Activate the registered mobile number linked to the UAN of all EPF members to facilitate online claim filing.
2. 📁 Guide employees on the process of filing online claims for settlement and advances through the EPFO portal.
3. 📌 Verify that Aadhaar is correctly linked with the UAN of each EPF member to avoid any delays in claim processing.
4. 📆 Prioritize the completion of Aadhaar-UAN linkage to meet the compliance deadline set by the PF Commissioner.

By adhering to these steps and ensuring timely compliance with the directive, employers can streamline the claims settlement process and enhance operational efficiency in managing EPF benefits for their employees.