Hi, my previous employer is asking for Aadhaar card when I requested to settle my PF claim. I had joined the organization in April 2011 and left in June. Is Aadhaar card mandatory? If not, what action should I take?
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From India, Mumbai
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From India, Mumbai
No, especially for settlements, not at all required. Here, I attached one GO about Aadhar card and PF link; show it to them. Then, also if they ask for that file grievance at this site against the employer [Home Page](http://epfigms.gov.in/)
From India, Hyderabad
47From India, Hyderabad
Hi, Here i attached New Circular regarding Aadhaar Card.. ..................................................................................................
From India, New Delhi
From India, New Delhi
Dear,
Until date, 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
From India, Kolkata
Until date, 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
From India, Kolkata
Dear Friends,
As Mr. Ramnarayan has mentioned, even though the EPF issued a circular on 21.01.2013 insisting on Aadhar numbers for settlements effective from 01.03.2013, it has been temporarily suspended as per the circular dated 06.02.2013.
Hence, Aadhar numbers are not mandatory for PF settlements at present.
Abbas.P.S
From India, Bangalore
As Mr. Ramnarayan has mentioned, even though the EPF issued a circular on 21.01.2013 insisting on Aadhar numbers for settlements effective from 01.03.2013, it has been temporarily suspended as per the circular dated 06.02.2013.
Hence, Aadhar numbers are not mandatory for PF settlements at present.
Abbas.P.S
From India, Bangalore
I agree with all my friends and also, as per notifications attached, below is just to highlight what is already stated above:
Get your PF transferred by way of Form 13 if you are working with any other employer instead of taking the money.
From India, Calcutta
Get your PF transferred by way of Form 13 if you are working with any other employer instead of taking the money.
From India, Calcutta
This is the way our Department Functions.
AADHAR was not started in the whole of India; only a few states had it at the initial period. 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 AADHAR 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 AADHAR Cards is not mandatory. However, those who have it must submit it to their employers during joining, leaving, or settlements.
Regards
From India, Bangalore
AADHAR was not started in the whole of India; only a few states had it at the initial period. 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 AADHAR 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 AADHAR Cards is not mandatory. However, those who have it must submit it to their employers during joining, leaving, or settlements.
Regards
From India, Bangalore
Aadhar card applicability for settlement of PF is not yet mandatory. It is only a ploy for bringing more and more people under Aadhar Card, so that Govt. policies can be formulated on this basis.
From India, Bokaro
From India, Bokaro
Dear Bshnprsd,
First of all, check with your ex-employer the objective behind asking for your Aadhar 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 Aadhar with PF.
Secondly, you can transfer your previous PF balance to your current PF account easily by filling Form-13 and with the help of your current employer. Transferring would be more appropriate than withdrawal, but the choice is yours.
Suresh
From India, Pune
First of all, check with your ex-employer the objective behind asking for your Aadhar 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 Aadhar with PF.
Secondly, you can transfer your previous PF balance to your current PF account easily by filling Form-13 and with the help of your current employer. Transferring would be more appropriate than withdrawal, but the choice is yours.
Suresh
From India, Pune
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