Left Job Without Notice? How Can I Withdraw My PF Without Employer's Approval?

Dear friend,

I resigned from my job without a notice period, and after two months, I went to the employer to withdraw my PF. The employer did not sign on my PF withdrawal form and Pension form. Please suggest how I can withdraw my PF without the knowledge of the employer. Please help me. Thank you.

You must pay the notice period in lieu wages to the employer so that at least outstanding dues are not there against you. After that, send a registered letter to the employer with the PF form for the withdrawal of dues. If, after waiting for a week, the employer does not sign, then send a letter to the EPF authorities to obtain the employer's signature and proceed with the withdrawal of PF dues. If that also does not materialize, then put up.

Thanks,

Sushil

Dear friend,

No issues if you have not paid the notice period. Just download and fill up the PF form and get it signed by any gazetted officer. Submit it in the PF office, but you must know your PF number. It is always written on your salary slip.

If you don't have a PF number, please go to the labor court as no company has the right to not allow you to withdraw your PF.

PF cannot be withheld or adjusted against other dues by the employer. The employer can delay but not stop you from getting your PF in full. However, it is another thing that you left without notice and did not uphold your side of the contract, which normally would involve either giving notice or buying out the notice period. Uphold your side of the contract fairly and move on with a new job.

Thank you for giving me a very valuable suggestion. However, the employer had not provided an appointment letter at the time of joining. Another thing, I went to the P.F office regarding this issue. They told me to send the PF and pension forms by registered post to the P.F Commissioner with attached valid proof of demanding PF from the employer. Then the P.F Commissioner will send an authorized officer to the employer and ask why the authorized PF form withdrawal form has not been submitted.

Is this happening or not?

You can directly submit the withdrawal form to the regional PF office. Before accepting your direct application, the EPFO wants to ensure that the right person is applying for PF. Therefore, you have to attest your application form by any of these authorities:

- Manager of a bank.
- Any gazetted officer.
- Member of the Central Board of Trustees/committee/Regional Committee (Employees’ Provident Fund Organization).
- Magistrate/Post/Sub Post Master/President of Village Panchayat/Notary Public.

As you can see, the list is long regarding who can attest the withdrawal form. However, in practice, attestation by the bank manager is preferable. Also, the manager should be from the branch where you maintain an account.

*Note that you have to take a signature and stamp on every page of the application. Since this is a bypass route, the EPFO does not encourage this process. There is also a higher chance of fraud. Hence, it asks for a letter stating the reason for the direct application for EPF withdrawal. It is advisable to attach evidence, if any, of non-cooperation by the employer. This will add weight to your application.

*Try to correspond in writing with your employer so that you have some evidence of non-cooperation. Attach an indemnity bond (affidavit) on a 100 rupee stamp paper. Although it is not mandatory according to rules, you should not take any chances. Also, attach service proof.

Hence, you should attach copies of payslips, ID card, Form 16, or an appointment letter from the employer to substantiate your claim. Also, attach a copy of your identity proof as well as address proof.

Other Points To Note For EPF Withdrawal Without Employer Signature:

If the bank account number is the same as the EPF record, it will help. Try to provide your salary account from the previous job. Also, if the attesting bank manager is from the branch of your salary account, it would be better. A PSU bank manager carries more weight.

Regards.

To begin with, if you are employed, you can't withdraw your PF; you can only transfer it. If your employer isn't signing the form for PF release, please lodge a complaint at [Home Page](http://epfigms.gov.in/grievanceRegnFrm.aspx), and they will take care of the rest. However, please ensure that you fulfill all necessary formalities on your end.

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