Stuck with a Wrong PF Name: How Can I Resolve This and What Are My Legal Options?

I resigned from my previous company last year in November and joined a new company. I submitted my PF in the previous company in April, and last month, I received an email from the PF office stating that the name mentioned in the PF form does not match the name they have in their records. They have sent me a document showing a different name in my PF number. I have informed my previous company about this issue, but I haven't received any response from them. Despite multiple follow-ups through email, I have not been able to get any resolution.

Steps to Resolve PF Name Mismatch Issue

Please advise me on what steps I should take. If they do not take any action, what are the legal options available to me? I do not want to leave this matter unresolved.

Regards,
Esha

Understanding PF Submission and Withdrawal

The sentence you mentioned was, "I have submitted my PF in the previous company." What does it mean? Should I understand that you are talking about withdrawal?

See, the rules of PF are very strict. First, discuss with any responsible person from your previous organization. I have seen many issues where the beneficiary cannot get their amount from the PF department due to mistakes in documentation by the employer.

People should be very careful when enrolling a new member in PF.

1. The name, DOB, father's name, nominee name, and address of the member should be very clear.
2. The member should have a bank account with the same identity details as in the PF account.
3. A single letter or gap in the name creates a problem during the time of getting benefits.

There may be some mistakes like that. So, first inform the matter to any responsible person from your previous organization.

Important Notes on PF Accounts

A PF account number bears the PF department zonal code, organization code, and employee's account number. PF account is calculated according to the PF financial year.

Be confident that the employer cannot cheat with your PF amount, and if they do, they will be penalized seriously, as it comes under the Social Security Act, which is in favor of employees.

Let me clarify only one thing: what was your gross and basic salary?

Correcting Name Discrepancy in PF Records

The employer should provide a letter to the PF department stating that your name is erroneously mentioned in their records against your PF number, and the correct name is [Your Correct Name]. This should be submitted along with your PF claim for withdrawal.

What does the sentence "I have submitted my PF in the previous company" mean? Should I understand that you are talking about withdrawal? First, you should contact the previous company's HR manager.

Steps to Resolve EPF Name Mismatch

First of all, go to the EPF website and perform a company search followed by a name search. This could be a case of a mismatch.

Regards,
Pankaj

You have to approach the current PF office, i.e., the PF office of the current company where you are working, and write a letter to the concerned PF office about your grievances. They will then revert to you, requiring relevant information from you, and your mistake will be clarified.