Is My PF Balance Safe? Concerns About Missing Returns and Transfer Issues

How can I know about my balance in PF? It has been mentioned by our HR that contributions are made regularly, but the returns have not been submitted for the last 2 years. Is this possible? Will it create any problems in transferring my PF account to my new organization?

It is possible that your previous company did not submit the returns regularly. If they submitted the PF contributions regularly, then there should be no problem. If not, then you should check your account for the last two years accordingly.

Dear Sanjib,

You can also inquire about your PF balance from your regional PF office. You should discuss this issue with your regional PF commissioner.

If your organization has not submitted the annual return to the PF office, then the PF office will not know the individual balances. You need to check whether annual statements are filed. Secondly, when an employee leaves, Form 3A needs to be submitted by the company with PF, which shows the monthly contributions for the current year. You can check with your company or complain to the Regional PF office.

You can also obtain information from your nearest RPFC office by providing your account number (actually every organization has to file Form 3A/6A every year). I think your previous organization has misappropriated your PF amount. You can also take legal action against your previous company. No organization can withhold your PF amount. Please visit your previous office to inquire about your PF account status.

Sridhar.V

Generally, every company submits monthly returns, i.e., Form 12A (R), Form 5, and 10 along with triplicate challan. After the completion of one year period, i.e., from March to February, every employer submits Form 6A along with Form 3A, which is called yearly returns.

First, you will receive Form 19 and 10C from the PF office. Fill out all columns properly and then submit them to your previous organization for obtaining a signature. After that, you will submit the forms directly to the PF office. If the authorities at your previous company are not willing to sign the withdrawal form, there may be misappropriation of your PF amount. In such a case, you should contact the P.F Regional Commissioner directly and explain the matter. They will take immediate action.

Wishing you good luck.

Generally, every company submits Monthly returns, i.e., Form 12A(R), Form 5, and 10, along with triplicate challan. After the completion of one year period, i.e., from March to February, every employer submits Form 6A along with Form 3A, which is called Yearly returns.

First, you will receive Form 19 and 10C from the PF office. Fill out all columns correctly and then submit it to your previous organization for obtaining a signature. After that, you will submit it directly to the PF office. If the authorities of your previous company are unwilling to sign the withdrawal form, there may be some misappropriation of your PF amount. In that case, you should contact the P.F Regional Commissioner directly and explain the matter. They will take immediate action.

Wishing you good luck.

Dear Venki Sir,

Please provide the PF-2 nomination form if you feel free.

Many thanks & God bless you.

Arjun Bisht

Every financial year, you will receive your PF statement from the concerned PF office. There, you can easily know your PF accumulations. If you are continuously working every year, you will receive your statement. If you resign, you need to fill out Form 13 and get attestation from your new employer; the PF amount will automatically transfer to your new account. If you want to withdraw the amount, fill out Forms 19 & 10C, and you will receive your money into your account.