How to withdraw EPF and EPS online?

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On 1st May 2017, EPFO announced the launch of the facility to withdraw EPF and EPS online. Let us see the procedure and conditions of online EPF withdrawal facility in detail


As of now, it is a tedious task to apply for withdrawal. The process involved physical application to move from one authority to another authority. Usually, this whole process used to take around 30 days of time.

However, EPFO since long planning to do this facility. Now EPFO released the press note on the same.

You can complete the whole process online and you neither needs to interact with the employer and nor with EPFO field office to submit the online claim. The claim submitted by the you would flow in soft form to EPFO database where it will be processed and the member’s bank account credited.

You are not required to give any supporting document while preferring online EPF Part Withdrawal case. If you are applying online will be taken as his self-declaration for preferring the advance claim.

Who can withdraw EPF and EPS online?

There are certain conditions for utilizing this facility to withdraw EPF and EPS online. They are as below.
# You must have activated UAN Card.
# You must be linked Aadhaar with EPF.
# You must be using the same mobile number which is linked with your Aadhaar. Because EPFO will send you OTP (One Time Password) for authenticating the claim process online.
# Your bank account along with IFSC code should be linked in EPFO database.
# Permanent Account Number (PAN) should also be linked in EPFO database for EPF Final settlement claims in case his/her service is less than 5 years.
If these two conditions are satisfied, then you can withdraw EPF and EPS online.

What types of EPF claims can be withdrawn online?

# You can withdraw your EPF amount online.
# You can withdraw your EPS (Employee’s Pension Scheme) amount online.
# You can use this online platform for partial or advance withdrawal of EPF  .
How to withdraw EPF and EPS online?

Below are the steps involved of how to withdraw EPF and EPS online.

As of now, the information is limited. Hence, I will be sharing the information which is available at this time. I will update the same, once it is live on EPFO portal.
1. Login to UAN portal.
2. Check that KYC and service shown against your UAN are correct.
3. Select which option of withdrawal you want to select like EPF Withdrawal, EPS     Withdrawal or Partial or Advance EPF withdrawal.

Once you submit the request, then for authentication purpose, OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar based registered mobile number.

1.Authenticate the same by entering OTP.
2. Then submit for withdrawal.

 The process of withdraw EPF and EPS online is now available and the process is explained as below


Step 2–
Then on the homepage of Unified Portal, select the option “Online Services” tab. Here, you can withdraw EPF and EPS online and also can check the claim status online

Also enclosed is the FAQ &  detail Process flow

👉Faq on Online Claim

ONLINE CLAIM CHECK ELIGIBILITY AND SUBMISSION FLOW DIAGRAM

👉Eligibility Check
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Employees’ Provident Funds (Fifth Amendment) Scheme, 2017 under Para 68 J

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Employees’ Provident Funds (Fifth Amendment) Scheme, 2017.

In the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952 (hereinafter referred to as the said Scheme), in paragraph 68J,-
(a) sub-paragraph (2) shall be omitted;
(b) proviso to sub-paragraph (3) shall be omitted;
(c) for sub-paragraph (6), the following sub-paragraph shall be substituted, namely;-
“(6) No advance shall be granted to the member under sub-paragraph (1) or sub-paragraph (3) unless
he produces a self-declaration to that effect.”.
3. In the said Scheme, in para 68N, for sub-paragraph (2), the following sub-paragraph shall be substituted,
namely:-
“(2) No advance shall be paid to the member under sub-paragraph (1) unless he produces a self declaration
to that effect.”.

Gazette Copy:-👉 EPF Parar 68J Amendment.pdf 

EPF partial Withdrawal In details:- 👉TypesOfAdvances_Form31-Detail Explanation


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Latest News on EPFO

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  • Aadhaar Seeding Application launched by Shri Bandaru Dattatreya 
  • Minimum assured amount on death in service and loyalty cum life benefit to EDLI members on superannuation recommended to Government
The Central Board (EPF) under the chairmanship of Union Minster of State for Labour and Employment (Independent Charge) Shri Bandaru Dattatreya held its 217th special meeting in New Delhi. 

In pursuance to the policy of the Government for optimum use of information technology for efficient service delivery and widening the reach of EPF benefits, Hon’ble Minister of Labour & Employment, Sh. Bandaru Dattatreya launched Aadhaar Seeding Application. The EPFO has developed this Aadhaar seeding application with support of the Common Service Centers (CSC) and CDAC. The CSCs are ICT enabled front end service delivery points at the village level for delivery of Government and private services. With the implementation of Aadhaar Seeding Application, now Provident Fund member or pensioner can walk in any of the field offices of EPFO or CSC outlets with UAN & Aadhaar and seed the Aadhaar with the UAN. 

The Board has recommended a proposal of extending minimum assured benefit of Rs.2,50,000/- (Rs. Two lakh fifty thousand) on death of EDLI member. Provisions have also been recommended in EDLI Scheme for Loyalty cum life benefit to members on superannuation on completion of 58/60 years of age/total and permanent disablement with minimum 20 years of contributory service as a pilot project for two years. Thereafter the scheme will be reviewed. 

Central Board also took note of the fact that EPFO has enrolled 49,39,929 workers during 01.01.2017 to 31.03.2017. 
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Posted by & filed under Chennai Shop-Establishment.

Governor of Tamil Nadu in public interest has exempted all establishments from the provision of sub-section (1) of Section 11 of the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishment Act and has permitted all the establishments in the State of Tamil Nadu to keep open on all 365 days of the year, for a further period of three years with effect from 23rd March 2017. (Please refer the notification for detailed information) 
👉Tamil Nadu Shops Permitted To Remain Open 365 Days A Year For Three Years
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Gujarat Minimum Wages 1st Apr-2017 to 30th Sep-2017

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Gujarat Minimum wages has been revised from 
1st Apr 2017 to 30th Sep-2017 Old DA per Day was 
Rs 20.80 which has increased to Rs 29.60 hike of 
Rs 8.80/-

Necessary Notification in Gujarati appended below
👉Gujarat Minimum wages 1st Apr 2017-30sep-2017-Official Signed copy

Industry wise details ( English Version):- 
👉Gujarat Minimum Wages 1st Apr 2017 to 30th Sep-2017-Industries Wise

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