Confused About Signing the Advance Stamped Receipt in PF Form 10c? Need Help!

I have applied for a Scheme certificate using form 10c. Do I need to sign the advance stamped receipt in the form? I believe the advance stamped receipt should only be signed for withdrawals. Could you please assist me with this promptly?

Thank you,

Regards,
Vishal

Form 10-C is used for both withdrawal benefits as well as the scheme certificate. An advance receipt is meant only for withdrawal benefits. Therefore, your guess is correct, and no advance stamped receipt is required for the scheme certificate.

Regards,
Abbas.P.S

Hello Abbas, Thanks for the reply. My previous employer has returned the form to me, saying I have not signed the advance stamped receipt, even though I have applied for a scheme certificate. I'm not sure what to do.

Thanks,
Vishal

If you are still confused, please approach the local PF authorities regarding this matter.

Regards,
Abbas.P.S