I worked from Oct.1984 to Nov. 1999 in a Partnership firm and obtained scheme certifificate for this service from EPFO. I joined another partnership firm from Nov.2000 and submit my scheme certicate in this firm for merging my previous service into this firm and the acoordingly submit it to epfo for the same. I left the job from this firm on May 2005.
In 2023 I attained the age of 58 years and applied for my pf pension. It is a matter of great surprise EPFO have no record of my scheme certificate of my 1st service. Not only this my ledger is not being opened for my 2nd service which I have done from Nov.2000 to May 2005. What to do?
Sunil datta
Ans: Hi Sunil,
You should file a complaint via EPFO Grievance Management System using your scheme certificated of the 2 partnerships.
- Mention the lost Scheme Certificate on portal and provide the details such as certificate number, date of service and PF account numbers.
- submit physical copies of your scheme certificates, bank statements, pay slips in the nearest PF Office
- try to obtain a partnership letter from 2nd employer and also the 1st certificate and submit it with form 10D.
- ensure that your services are linked with UAN
- If grievance is not resolved, approach the 'Assistant PF Commissioner' at regional PF office.
The Scheme Certificate is proof of service, and the EPFO is required to honour it, even if digital records are missing.
Best Regards,
Reetika Sharma, Certified Financial Planner
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