Need Help With Withdrawing PF from a Closed Office – What Are My Options?

Hi All,

In 2006, I was working with ICICI on the payroll of MAFOi and left the organization after 11 months. As I was new to the job at that time, I didn't collect any of the relieving documents or forms. Now, I have my old salary slips and PF account number with me, but the MAFOI office has been closed in that location. Please suggest how I can withdraw my PF amount.

Regards,
Piyush

If you know your PF number, just fill out the PF withdrawal forms, i.e., Form 10C and Form 19, and submit them to the regional PF office. Also, attach one canceled cheque, bank statement, or photocopy of the bank passbook with the form.

Regards,
Prajakta

Dear Prajakta,

The employer is required to seal and sign the mentioned forms.

Dear Piyush,

If you have any contact information for someone at Mafoi, please call them to obtain signatures on the forms mentioned by Prajakta. Additionally, if you feel comfortable, could you let me know in which city you were working? This way, if possible, I can reach out to them and provide you with the office address.

Thank you.

Hey Bhavik,

Thanks a ton for your prompt response and efforts. I tried calling the number, but it is not in service now. Currently, I am not in Agra, so I cannot visit his office. I would really appreciate it if you could provide me with an email address where I can communicate with them for my PF.

Regards,
Piyush

Dear Piyush Ji,

It appears from your post that you are quite young and are still working with another employer. May I suggest you reconsider your decision to withdraw your PF dues for 11 months of services rendered at ICICI in the year 2006? Instead, I recommend that you transfer your old PF dues to your current PF account and also obtain a scheme certificate for EPF dues. By doing so, your employer's contribution would not be taxable income, and the scheme certificate will benefit you in the future.

Yes, Piyush, Mr. Syam is correct. You can do the same as well. However, if you decide to withdraw your PF, consider Reena's suggestion.

You can contact the PF office and explain your problem to them. They should be able to guide you in this matter. If I am not mistaken, you can actually get the PF claim form attested by the banker where you have your SB A/c if you are unable to obtain the employer's signature, etc.

Regards,
JMK

Hi Bhavik,

My aunt is working with a school in Delhi. Every month, PF is deducted from her salary. Now, the school is going to be relocated to Bangalore. After numerous follow-ups, the school has confirmed her PF number (which is Karnataka's PF number) to her. However, she is not sure if this PF number belongs to her.

Can you please advise on what we can do?

Regards,
Meenakshi

Thanks to all for your valuable suggestions. Please let me know the process of transferring the PF amount in my case because, as per my knowledge, I need to contact the previous employer for transferring as well.

Regards,
[Your Name]

Dear Piyush,

If you do not have the contact information of M/s Mafoi Management, then please fill up Provident Fund withdrawal Form 10C and Form 19. Sign the forms as required and enclose your ID proof and a copy of your bank account passbook. Take these documents to any Gazetted Officer, Bank Manager, Municipal Counsel, MLA, or MP to have them attested. After that, submit your forms to the Provident Fund Organization. You will then receive your provident fund amount in your bank account.

I am working in Rajasthan. Previously, I worked in J.P. Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. The P.F. of the previous company is deposited in the PF office in Bareilly, U.P. Is it possible to get my P.F. amount without the signature of the employer?

With Regards,
SANTOSH

Hi Reena, I have posted my query to them. I hope it works soon! Mr. Mukesh, thank you for your valuable advice. I will surely follow up if I don't get any response from the employer's side. Thanks for the address, Shishir!

Regards,
Piyush

Hi Piyush, I think you should also check with ICICI people and ask them to help you with the contact number of someone from Mafoi. I am sure they can help.

You can check the following link for the required establishment code and extension code. Kindly review your PF slip, enter all necessary details, and access the account details: [Know Your PF Balance](http://epfmangalore.org/html/know_your_pf_balance.html)

I am sorry, but the organization is not providing us with the Establishment Code. Without the Establishment Code, I am not able to check the PF Account.

Regards,
Meenakshi

Hi Meenakshi,

The establishment code in your PF Account no. KN/46571/389 means 46571 is the establishment code, and 389 is the employee number. You are suggested to kindly call 080-22214961, 22216566, 22216596, 22238033 and provide your PF number to inquire about the details, and verify its accuracy.

The above numbers are for the Bangalore PF office, located at:
Bhavishyanidhi Bhavan, No. 13,
Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road,
Bangalore – 560 025 (KN).
Email: ro.bangalore@epfindia.gov.in

Additionally, you can also send an email to get the necessary information.

Please let me know if you need further assistance.

Don't worry, I have discussed this with one of my friends who is working in the PF office in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He informed me that the PF department is transitioning to an online system, which will be effective from the end of July 2011. After the end of July 2011, you will be able to access it online. Kindly get in touch with me.