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Employers feel the pinch of Aadhaar-UAN linking
A web circular, dated November 11 2018, issued by EPFO states "You are aware that EPFO has made available a number of online services through EPFO web platform and the mobile platform of UMANG. A number of EPFO members want to avail these online services by providing their Aadhaar number".
The notice further prods "In order to facilitate the members to avail effective and efficient online service delivery by EPFO, the field offices are advised to take up following actions immediately: i. All Regional Offices and District Offices must ensure a facilitation centre in the office premises to enable the members for updating their Aadhaar details or enrolling for Aadhaar.
Post the circular, companies have undertaken the attachment of Aadhaar to UAN on a war footing. They are goading employees to share their Aadhaar details but not everyone is keen to do so.
EPFO has full "Respect" for the Supreme Court Verdict and Aadhaar Judges."Private companies cannot ask for Aadhaar information from employees. Jobseekers are saying no to Aadhaar. SC court has said private companies cannot collect it then on what basis are they (EPFO) asking us to collect it," she said.
A notice on the EPFO website states; "seeded Aadhaar against activated UAN is mandatory for online claim submission".