Well this case happened with one of our employees also, In this case it is the Management who clears the no dues and forwards letters to PF Gratuity offices and sees that the family of deceased GETS THE SETTLEMENT without hassles. Since your employee died while in service.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY / THE HR RESPONSIBILITY TO GET ALL DONE.. AND DO IT URGENT.. WITHOUT DELAY
This type of cases is to be handled immediately in interest of the family of deceased. Hope u understood, in this case, whatever a employee does for his benefits that the management is going to do now.
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