Lost Pension Certificate in Transit: How Can I Get a Duplicate to Start My Pension?

Dear sir,

Please note that my Pension scheme certificate was lost in transit. The certificate was sent to my native address in Cochin, Kerala, but we have since shifted to Chennai. I badly need your valuable guidance to obtain a duplicate scheme certificate, as due to this issue, my pension has not yet started.

Regards,
C. Sundaresh

To report a lost certificate to the police, you should visit the issuing office with your EPF details. They will then request you to apply for a duplicate certificate. Make sure to do the same with the police GD copy. EPF authorities will assist in expediting the process to obtain your replacement certificate promptly.

To obtain a duplicate pension scheme certificate after losing the original in transit, you should follow these steps:

1. Visit the EPF issuing office in Chennai with your EPF details and inform them about the lost certificate.
2. File a police complaint about the lost certificate and obtain a General Diary (GD) copy from the police.
3. Request the EPF authorities to guide you on the process of applying for a duplicate scheme certificate.
4. Complete the necessary paperwork for the duplicate certificate application as per their instructions.
5. Ensure to provide all relevant documents and information accurately to expedite the process.
6. Follow up with the EPF office to track the progress of your application and the issuance of the replacement certificate.

By following these steps diligently and cooperating with the EPF authorities and the police, you can get your duplicate scheme certificate promptly, enabling the initiation of your pension benefits without further delay.