New Delhi, June 6 -- EPFO has directed mandatory e-nomination for all its EPF members in accordance with the provisions of the EPF Scheme, 1952. Having a valid nomination in place ensures that EPF benefits can be transferred smoothly to the designated nominee in the event of the member's death.

Additionally, a clear nomination helps in avoiding dispute and legal complications among family members at the time of claiming EPF corpus. Since the nomination facility is available online through the EPFO portal, members can easily make the required submissions while sitting at home. However, an e-nomination is only considered valid if you e-sign it on time.

"E-nominations that are only filed and pdf not e-signed will not be considered for acti...