Seeking Advice on Rectifying an Incorrectly Added Member ID in PF Account and Handling Unintentional Company Contribution

Hi, during the lockdown, I shared my profiles with several companies for different roles. Unexpectedly, one company added their member ID to my PF account and made a one-month contribution, even though I never joined them.

Upon discovering this, I approached my local PF office and informed them. At the time, I was unemployed, so there wasn't an issue of overlapping employment. However, the PF office employee informed me that it couldn't be rectified at that point.

Taking advice from a local acquaintance, I deposited the contribution amount, which was approximately 1000 rs, into my PF account.

Since then, I have joined two other companies.

I am now seeking advice on what I can do about the member ID that was incorrectly added. I have visited the company in question and requested a letter stating that I never joined them. They provided a letter confirming that I was officially added but did not physically join, and after waiting for three months, they exited my PF.

It seems like you're dealing with a complex issue. Here are some steps you can take to rectify this situation:

1. Keep the letter provided by the company as it confirms that you were added to their payroll but did not physically join them. This letter can serve as evidence in case of any future disputes.

2. Approach the local PF office again with this letter and explain the situation. They might be able to guide you on the next steps for removing the member ID that was incorrectly added.

3. If the local PF office is unable to assist, you can escalate the issue to the regional PF office or even the EPFO head office.

4. You can also lodge a grievance online on the EPFO's grievance management system portal https://epfigms.gov.in/. You will need to provide your UAN, personal details, and a detailed description of your issue. Attach the letter from the company as a supporting document.

5. Monitor the status of your grievance on the same portal. If you don't receive a satisfactory response within 30 days, you can escalate the issue.

6. If all else fails, you may consider seeking legal advice. However, this should be your last resort as it might be time-consuming and costly.

Remember, it's important to keep all your documents and correspondence related to this issue in a safe place. You never know when you might need them. Good luck!