How Can I Ensure a Smooth PF Transfer When My Previous Company Was Acquired?

Hi,

I was working in a private organization from June 2005 to February 2009, and now I have joined a new organization. I want to transfer the PF account from the old to the new organization, and I have filled out all the necessary forms while joining the new organization. However, the PF department says that there are missing documents, one being Form 3A from 2005-2006 and Form 5-10 from the last company. The current organization has acquired the old organization. What should I do to ensure my PF transfer is done properly? Do my previous organization have to submit Form 3A and Form 5-10, or do I need to fill them out myself? Whom should I contact regarding this?

Regards,
Dharam

Dear Dharam,

Your previous company is required to submit Form 3A and 5-10 because the organization does not provide Form 3A to employees.

Hi Ritesh,

Thanks for the reply. Should I request my current company to submit it because this company has acquired my old company? Another thing is, will they keep that old document with them, or does the company have to submit a new one? I am a bit scared in case they tell me that we don't have the document, and I don't get my PF transfer successfully. Furthermore, if the transfer doesn't happen, and when I try to retrieve my amount from the old company's PF account, they create the same kind of problem, will I get all my money back in the worst scenarios? Please help me understand all these questions.

Regards,
Dharmendra

Dear Mr. Dharam,

You are asking for 3A for the year 2005-2006. It is the responsibility of the company to submit it with the annual return. If the company does not submit the annual return, the PF office will declare it as a defaulter, and legal action will be taken against it.

Check with the company; otherwise, make a return complaint to PF authorities. Your money is safe, don't worry.

Padmakar