Query Regarding Withdrawing PF Amount

Hello, My Husband resigned from his previous job and presently working in abroad from past 2 years . He did not withdraw his PF amount then. Is is possible withdraw now(while in aboard) and do we get interest on the PF amount ? Thanks, Sara

Yes, it is possible to withdraw the PF now. Collect form 19 and form 10 C duly signed by him and get it attested either by his previous employer or by the Bank Manager (where his account is maintained) and submit it to the Employees Provident Fund Organisation's Office. If the PF account is remaining unclaimed, interest may not accrue (I doubt so) but interest upto the date of resignation shall certainly be paid. If you want to withdraw it now make request for withdrawal immediately because if an account remains unclaimed for more than three years, it becomes difficult to get it and is possible only after giving an affidavit. Regards, Madhu.T.K