📢 EPFO Update: Discontinuation of Aadhaar Seeding Extension
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a significant directive regarding the mandatory Aadhaar seeding with the Universal Account Number (UAN) for filing Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR). The organization has decided to stop granting further extensions.
⚠️ Critical Deadline Update
No extension beyond October 31, 2025.
Employers must note that ECR filing for the wage month of November 2025 onwards will only be permitted for members whose Aadhaar is duly seeded and verified with UAN. There will be no exceptions.
📍 Impact on Previously Exempted Regions & Industries
Previous relaxations were provided to specific areas and industries to overcome implementation challenges. These relaxations have now ended. This affects:
- North East Region (NER): Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.
- Specific Industries: Beedi-making, Building & Construction, and Plantation industries (Tea, Coffee, Cardamom, Pepper, Jute, Rubber, Cinchona, Cashewnuts, etc.).
The EPFO noted that over the past four years, adequate opportunities were provided to complete the seeding process, and current pendency is marginal. To prevent dependency on recurring extensions, the timeline will strictly not be extended beyond 31.10.2025.
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