EPFO REMOVES AADHAAR FOR DATE OF BIRTH PROOF
EPFO REMOVES AADHAAR FOR DATE OF BIRTH PROOF Introduction: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, has issued a significant circular (No: WSU/2024/1/UIDAI Matter/4090) dated January 16, 2024. The circular announces the removal of Aadhaar from the list of acceptable documents as proof of date of birth (DoB). This decision follows a directive from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) as detailed in Circular No. 08 of 2023. Detailed Analysis: 1. UIDAI’s Directive (Circular No. 08 of 2023): The UIDAI has observed that Aadhaar is being considered as proof of DoB by various entities. Aadhaar, while a unique identifier, is not recognized as proof of date of birth according to the Aadhaar Act, 2016. The UIDAI emphasizes that Aadhaar provides identity verification, not proof of birth. 2. EPFO Circular and Implementation: EPFO’s ci
