Stuck PF Withdrawal: How Can I Resolve Issues with My Previous Employers?

Dear All,

This is my own PF withdrawal case. When I first changed my job from Company A to Company B, I transferred my PF. Then, when I shifted from Company B to Company C (my present company), I filled out a withdrawal form under the impression that I would get both my Company A and B PF amounts. Later, after a number of follow-ups, I got to know that my Company B withdrawal is stuck because the first transfer from A to B was not completed. Now, when I received my PF amount after 2 years, I realized it's nowhere near the combined amounts from Companies A & B that I was expecting. This means I have only received my Company B PF withdrawal.

Please suggest what I should do in such a case. Kindly note that I joined my first Company A in 2003 and left in 2006. The PF Regional offices for these two companies are also different.

Looking forward to your inputs so that I can take appropriate actions in the right direction.

Thanks,
Harshada

Dear Harshada,

Has your PF amount from Company A been transferred to Company B? If not, please apply separately for PF withdrawal from Company A at the concerned PF office.

In addition to Mr. Singh's advice, I would like to add that instead of wandering, you must file an RTI to the concerned EPFO detailing the whole situation with evidence. The whole picture will be clear within 1 or 2 months.

Thanks & Regards,
Sumit

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