Is Company Settlement Different from PF Settlement? Seeking Clarity on Delays

Dear all,

I resigned from my company on 3rd May. I submitted my PF form as soon as possible, but it was rejected on 16th July. The process is getting delayed, and I have a question: is company settlement different from PF settlement?

Thank you,
Sultan

Some companies have their trust to maintain PF. No one can deny your PF money. Find out the reasons for rejection.

It is not clear who has rejected your form, whether PF dept or Company. The PF Settlement and Company settlement are two different things. If your company account is not settled, i.e., to say if some amount is due from you, the employer may not forward your form to PF dept because your full and final settlement is not over. You are treated as relieved when all your dues are cleared. Some employers consider the day your full and final settlement is cleared as your relieving date. Some consider your resignation date as the relieving date.

If the above is not the case, then contact PF dept and get to know whether (form no.3A, 5/10) were submitted by the employer or not along with your PF WITHDRAWAL FORM, and you will find out what is the truth. If still in difficulty, please write to me.