Aadhaar Seeding of Universal Account Number of EPF members for receipt of contributions through ECR for Withdrawal and benefits

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EPFO introduces new facilities for UAN-Aadhar linking

As per the provision of Social security code section 142 of the code on social security code which mandates aadhar number seeding to the UAN which was implemented from 1st June 2021 and due to this provision as implemented in the EPFO portal many employees & employer had to face many challenges for seeding the same against the respective uan.

However,  considering the challenges faced by the employers &   employees in expeditious seeding of Aadhaar in UANs particularly in view of corrections required in Aadhaar data of employees in aftermath of the second wave of Pandemic, the EPFO  with prior approval of the Central Government extended the time for mandatory seeding of Aadhaar in UAN for filing ECR up to 01.09.2021  which was communicated vide reference. EPFO  Head Office  Circular No.WSU/15(1 )2019/ATR/529 dated 15.06.2021

The representations for extension of time beyond  01.09.2021  have been considered and it is noted that overall about 94% of contributory EPF members’ UAN have Aadhaar seeding but there is less percentage of Aadhaar seeding in  UANs of contributory members in  EPFO’s administrative Zone of North  Eastern Region and in a certain class of establishments I industries such as  Beedi making,  Building   &  Construction, and  Plantation.  Since  Aadhaar seeding is mandatory for any withdrawals,   receipt of contributions in  Aadhaar seeded  UANs helps members to file online claims to avail withdrawals &  file e-nominations without employer’s intervention & avoids delay in withdrawals due to non-seeding of Aadhaar in UAN.

E-Nomination Video Link:-

In regards to many obstacles as a face by the Employee & employer the revised date of extension has been revised to 31st Dec 2021, to some of the North East Zone wherein the special category of industries are mentioned like Beedi making, Building & Construction, and Plantation

Now, therefore, considering the foregoing,  it is hereby decided as under

  1. Considering the low Aadhaar penetration in the EPFO’s administrative Zone of North East Region comprising of States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland & Tripura, time for mandatory seeding of Aadhaar in UAN for filing ECR is extended till 31.12.2021

2. Considering the concentration of establishments in remote localities & in areas affected by insurgency, frequent change in worksites of the workers and other attendant constraints in the Classes of establishments- Beedi making, Building and Construction and Plantation industries (Tea, Coffee, Cardamom, Pepper, Jute, Rubber, Cinchona. Cashewnuts etc.) time for mandatory seeding of Aadhaar in UAN for filing ECR is extended till 31.12.2021.

3. For areas and industries I class of establishments other than above, delay in filing of ECRs for wage months of August 2021  & September 2021  only in respect of EPF members due to non-seeding of Aadhaar in the  UANs should not be presumed as employer’s default for levy of penal damages u/s 148 of the EPF & MP Act,  1952.

The 3rd category relates to other than sr No 1 & 2 wherein if any aadhar Pending task is to be complete before 15th October 2021 and we have hardly 35 days to complete the same. For October 2021 ECR we might not be able to file ECR where in UAN are not verified

Pls refer to the link of the video on how to modify the basic details & link the UAN with the Aadhar

Link Aadhar with UAN:-

Circular:-

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List of Tie up hospitals in Maharashtra /Karnataka updated on 3rd of Sep 2021

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List of Tie up hospitals in Maharashtra /Karnataka updated on 3rd of Sep 2021

Maharashtra:-

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Karnataka:-

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Declaration Of Holiday In Haryana For Bye-Election

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The government of Haryana has declared 12th September 2021 as a close day on the occasion of bye-election, for the employees of Shops and Commercial Establishments falling within the jurisdiction of Municipal Committee, Dharuhera, District Rewari, Ward Nos. 3.4,7,8,9 of Municipal Committee, Ateli Mandi, District Mahendergarh.

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Tamil Nadu Government issued a draft of the revised minimum rate of wages for various categories of industries

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The Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department, Tamil Nadu on August 16, 2021, issued the draft of the revised minimum rate of wages for employment in various categories of industries

Any objection and suggestion for the draft notification will be taken into consideration on or after the expiry of two months from August 16, 2021, which should be addressed to the secretary to the government, Labour welfare and skill development department, secretariat, Chennai – 600009 through the commissioner of Labour Chennai. 

  1. Leather goods manufacturing
  2. Coconut Peeling
  3. Polythene Manufacturing, Processing foam items and plastic manufactory
  4. Plantation, growing cinchona, rubber, tea, coffee or cardamom
  5. Rice mill, flour mill or dhall mill
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Good Relief from EPFO in regards to Payment of EPF Challan of May 2021

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Good News from EPFO & relief to the Employers from levy of Damages for the delay in deposit of challan for the month of May 2021 due to Non-seeding of Aadhar in UANs should not be presumed as employers default and have to appreciate each case in its own facts under the respective sections of 14B

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Measures for functionalization of Covid vaccination site at ESIC, ESIS hospitals, dispensaries, and Special camps for ESI beneficiaries

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Pls refer to the earlier circular dated 30.06.2021 in this context, it is further informed that a DO letter dated 14th August 2021 (Copy enclosed) has been issued by Secretary, Health, Govt. of India, Shri Rajesh Bhushan requesting Chief Secretaries/Administrators of all States/UTs to direct the concerned officials to coordinate with ESIC Regional Offices and Sub-regional offices and include all ESIC/ESIS Hospitals & Dispensaries in Covid-19 vaccination program.

Further, it has also been requested to organize a workplace Covid Vaccination Centre so as to strengthen the reach of Covid Vaccination services to the country’s labour workforce which will help to accelerate the coverage of unvaccinated ESI beneficiaries.

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Ministry of Labour and Employment appoints the enforcement date of the ESIC Act 1948 in all the areas of Mayiladuthurai, Vellore, and Ariyalur districts in the State of Tamil Nadu.

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The Ministry of Labour and Employment on August 31, 2021 has issued the enforcement date of various Sections of the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 shall come into force on September 01, 2021. 

The following Sections are namely:

• Chapter IV (except sections 44 and 45 which have already been brought into force)

• Chapters V and VI (except sub-section (1) of section 76 and sections 77, 78, 79 and 81

It shall come into force in all the areas of Mayiladuthurai, Vellore, and Ariyalur districts in the State of Tamil Nadu.

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