The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has introduced a new rule regarding the PF account of employees. This change is for all PF account holders. If you are also a PF account holder, then this rule has been introduced for you.
EPFO has introduced some new rules to correct and update their details in PF accounts. Let us know which rule has been introduced by EPFO?
EPFO has issued a new standard operating procedure (SOP) guideline for correcting personal information such as name, date of birth. Under which SOP version 3.0 has been approved for updating the profile of members. Now after this new rule, documents will have to be submitted for updating or correcting the UAN profile. Also, you can apply by giving a declaration.
EPFO said in its guidelines that it is often seen that many types of mistakes are made, which people have to face great difficulties to correct. This problem occurs due to data not being updated. In such a situation, this guideline has been introduced.
Changes will be made in two categories
According to the new guidelines, under the new instructions, EPFO has divided the changes in the profile into major and minor categories. For minor changes, at least two necessary documents will have to be submitted along with the joint declaration request. At least three necessary documents will have to be submitted for major corrections. In this, field offices have been asked to be more careful in updating the profiles of the members, so that any kind of fraud or tampering can be avoided.
On the other hand, for major changes, at least three necessary documents will have to be submitted. It is important to note that in case of Aadhaar-related changes, Aadhaar card or e-Aadhaar card linked to an active mobile number will suffice as supporting documents.
How many documents for which change
For minor changes a minimum of two documents from the list of documents are required.
For major changes a minimum of three documents from the list of documents are required.
Let us tell you that EPF members have the option to submit a joint declaration for correction through the member e-service portal.
It is important to note that corrections can be made only in the data related to the EPF account being managed by the current employer. Employers do not have the right to make any changes in the EPF accounts of previous or other establishments. EPFO said that the member will be responsible for submitting the JD application from his registered portal login.
