This relaxation was initially introduced as a pilot for KYC-updated members starting May 28, 2024, and has already benefited 1.7 crore EPF members. Based on its success, the EPFO has now extended it to all members, according to the Press Information Bureau (PIB release on April 3, 2025.
EPF claim rules made easier: No more cheque image upload or employer verification for bank seeding by EPFO for claim processing
