How to link Aadhaar to EPF account online and save PF contribution: Step by step process
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Published: June 1, 2021 3:39 PM IST
PF New Rules 2021: Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) new rules which are effective from June 1, 2021, require PF account holders to link their Aadhaar card with their PF account. Failure to comply with the new PF rules might have a major impact on their EPF contribution. Also Read - How to change address in Aadhaar card online without address proof
PF New Rules 2021: What do the new rules state?
EPFO has implemented new rules under section 142 of the Social Security Code 2020. As per the new rules, the regulatory body has instructed the employer that from June 1, if a PF account is not linked to Aadhaar card, then its ECR (Electronic Challan cum Return) will not be filed. In simple words, if the linking between Aadhaar cards and PF accounts is not completed, then the employer contribution to the PF account may be stopped. Moreover, if the accounts of PF account holders are not linked with the Aadhaar card, then they will not be able to use the services of EPFO as well. Also Read - How to apply for Aadhaar card for your newborn