Hi all, my brother, who had a PF account, passed away last month after serving 7.5 years in his current office. I would like to know if our parents are eligible to receive a PF pension. If so, what is the procedure for applying? He was unmarried at the time of his death.
Thank you.
From India, Bangalore
Thank you.
From India, Bangalore
Please note, if any member dies without marriage, his/her parents are eligible for a pension. The following procedure needs to be followed:
Procedure for Claiming Pension
Three forms need to be submitted:
- Form 20
- Form 5IF
- Form 10D (a separate form to be filled by each claimant)
The following documents need to be attached:
- Date of Birth Proof of all the claimants (Affidavit may not be accepted)
- Cancelled Cheques/Photocopy of the Passbook for Bank account verification. (A separate bank account is required for each claimant in SBI or PNB bank only. If they don't have bank accounts in either of these banks, please open separate accounts)
- Three joint photographs (passport size)
- Three separate photographs of each claimant (passport size)
Get all the above forms and documents attested by the employer of your deceased brother and file them with the PF office where his PF is deposited.
From India, Delhi
Procedure for Claiming Pension
Three forms need to be submitted:
- Form 20
- Form 5IF
- Form 10D (a separate form to be filled by each claimant)
The following documents need to be attached:
- Date of Birth Proof of all the claimants (Affidavit may not be accepted)
- Cancelled Cheques/Photocopy of the Passbook for Bank account verification. (A separate bank account is required for each claimant in SBI or PNB bank only. If they don't have bank accounts in either of these banks, please open separate accounts)
- Three joint photographs (passport size)
- Three separate photographs of each claimant (passport size)
Get all the above forms and documents attested by the employer of your deceased brother and file them with the PF office where his PF is deposited.
From India, Delhi
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