EPFO Claim Rejected Due to Wrong Number: Do I Need to Resubmit Forms Online?

My claim form was received by EPFO, Delhi on 16th March 2018. After 2 months, when I checked the status, I found it as 'Rejected', with the reason stating "Wrong written individual no. by member." I verified it with my employer, and they asked me to fill up Form 19 and then 10C online.

I didn't receive any letter or correspondence from EPFO as of yet. My question is, since I have submitted hard copies of the claim form initially, will EPFO acknowledge my online resubmission of Form 19 and 10C? Does the reason for rejection really necessitate the resubmission of the two said forms? Or do I need to correct something else? I am at a loss. Please help.

If the details given by your employer to EPFO are accurate, the chances of rejection are less. Nowadays, every piece of data is linked to the Aadhar card, even for withdrawals. If you suspect that some of the information provided is incorrect according to PF records, check your status online on the portal after submission. If the error persists, ask your employer to share the details of the submission and data.

Mandatory Information for PF Records

Name, date of birth, registered mobile number, Aadhar card, PAN card, employer code, and service history are mandatory and must be accurate according to PF records.