Worried About Missing Provident Fund Details? How to Handle Missing PF Account Info

Dear Seniors, Please help! I joined a firm in Dec 2009, but to date, I have not received my PF account number, statement of account, or any other receipt. I don't even know whether the amount deducted from my salary is being deposited or not. If the employer deposits that amount in this FY 2010-11, what will be the amount for 04 months of FY-2009-10 (Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar)? Please help!

Regards, JK

Dear JK,

You need to visit the HR Department in your company and inquire about your PF status. They will confirm whether the amount is being deposited by them or not. After that, you can contact the PF office.

Thanks

First, you should directly ask your HR department to provide your PF number. However, if the employer neglects your request, you can approach the Regional PF Office and consult the EDP section. When requesting assistance from the EDP section, it is important to be smart and humble. Simply provide your company name and your own name. The person there will verify your records through the computer and inform you of the exact status as of the current date.

Regards,

Any company having a total staff count of 20 persons will be included. The employee contribution is 12% of his/her basic salary. The employer contributes an equal amount into each employee's account. Every year, the employer receives a consolidated statement from the PF office detailing the total contributions made by the employer and the employee. The employer, in turn, will have to provide a statement indicating the contributions made each month and the total amount contributed.

As you are still with the same company, I suggest that you speak to your HR department and try to get the details. Get the establishment code (company code) and also your PF account number. With this information, you can log into the EPF website to check on the contributions made by the company. In certain cities, it is also possible to get the balance available in the account. This can be done by logging into the website and entering the account details. If it is confirmed that the company has been regularly contributing, then there is nothing to worry about. The money deposited with the PF office is very safe and cannot be withdrawn or canceled, even by the employer. Only the concerned employee will have the right to access this account.

If you still have doubts, then it is better to contact the PF office branch where the company has its account and meet the PF commissioner or the concerned officer to get your doubts clarified.

Regards,
Nair.

Any company having a total staff count of 20 persons will be included. The employee contribution is 12% of his/her basic salary. The employer contributes an equal amount into each employee's account. Every year, the employer receives a consolidated statement from the PF office detailing the total contributions made by both the employer and the employee. The employer, in turn, will need to provide a statement indicating the monthly contributions and the overall amount contributed.

Since you are still with the same company, I suggest that you speak to your HR department and try to obtain the details. Obtain the establishment code (company code) and your PF account number. With this information, you can log into the EPF website to review the contributions made by the company. In certain cities, it is also possible to check the account balance by logging into the website and entering the account details. If it is confirmed that the company has been consistently contributing, there is no need to worry. The funds deposited with the PF office are very secure and cannot be withdrawn or canceled, even by the employer. Only the respective employee will have the right to access this account.

If you still have doubts, it is advisable to contact the PF office branch where the company holds its account. Meet with the PF commissioner or the relevant officer to have your doubts clarified.

Regards,
Nair.

Employees Provident Fund Internet Grievance Management System (EPFiGMS)

All of you seeking PF-related help may use the following link, which will take you to the EPFO's newly launched "Employees Provident Fund Internet Grievance Management System (EPFiGMS) portal: EPFO <link updated to site home> or go to Home Page.

This is a new service started by EPFO for the online redressal of grievances of the members of EPFO and covers the following types of queries:

1. Withdrawal/Final Settlement of PF (Form 19/20/31/10C)
2. Transfer of PF Accumulations (Form 13)
3. Scheme Certificate (Form 10 C)
4. Settlement of Pension (Form 10 D)
5. Issue of PF Slip/PF Balance
6. Payment of Insurance Benefit (Form 5 IF)
7. Cheque Returned/Misplaced
8. Other (Not covered above)

Please tell us your experience with the above so that other members can benefit accordingly.

Also, see my blog at: EPFiGMS – EPF i-GRIEVIENCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Blogs - RTI INDIA