Struggling to Withdraw PF from a Past Employer: What Are My Options Now?

shailushukla
Dear all, I worked for almost 2 years in a well-known, reputed textile industry. Now, they are not signing my PF withdrawal forms 10C and 19. Is there any other procedure to get my PF money back? I also tried for a PF transfer, but they denied it. Regards
bcarya
As you have mentioned that you tried to transfer your fund but they denied it, how can this be possible? You may have sent them the form for attestation.

Transfer of EPF Funds

If you wish to transfer the old fund to your new EPF account, you can simply fill Form-13 and get it attested by your current employer. Then, send it to the EPFO Office where your new account is maintained. EPFO has also introduced a new online transfer scheme at http://epfindia.com. From there, you can claim online for the transfer of funds. Alternatively, you can send Form-13 to your old employer through registered post. If they deny, you can lodge a complaint with the EPF Commissioner.

Withdrawal of Old PF Fund

Apart from this, if you want to withdraw your old PF Fund, you can send Form-10C & 19 directly to the concerned EPF Office after attestation of signatures by the Bank Manager where your account is. However, since you are an EPF member in your new organization, I strongly advise you to transfer your funds from the old to the new account. Withdrawing EPF Fund from the old account while being an EPF member in a new organization is illegal as per the act and could lead to legal action if discovered during any future audits.

I hope this information is helpful to you.

Cheers :)
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