Left Company in 2013 without Resigning - Can I Withdraw PF Amount Now?

Ans: The interest on your EPF account is calculated on a monthly basis and is credited to your account at the end of each financial year.

However, the EPFO usually credits the interest amount 8-9 months late. This means that if you apply for final withdrawal of your EPF amount after completing another 2-3 years, the interest for the last financial year will not be credited to your account until 8-9 months after you withdraw the money.
The EPFO calculates the interest on your EPF account using the following formula:
Interest = (EPF balance at the beginning of the year) * (interest rate) * (number of months in the year) / 12.

Ans: To withdraw the entire EPF amount after leaving your previous company, follow these steps:

Login to the Unified Member Portal of EPFO using your UAN (Universal Account Number) and password.

Once logged in, navigate to the 'Online Services' tab and select 'Claim (Form-31, 19 & 10C)' from the dropdown menu.

Verify your bank account details linked with your UAN. Ensure that your Aadhaar details are also seeded with your UAN for authentication.

Next, select the claim you wish to file. Since you left your previous company, you'll need to select 'Form 19 - EPF Final Settlement.'

Fill in the required details such as your personal information, previous employer details, and reason for leaving.

Enter your bank account details where you want the EPF amount to be credited.

Upload any necessary documents such as a cancelled cheque, if required.

Review the details entered and submit the claim.

Once submitted, your claim will be forwarded to your previous employer for verification.

After verification by your previous employer, the EPFO will process your claim and credit the EPF amount to your bank account.

Remember, it may take some time for the claim to be processed, so keep an eye on the status through the EPFO portal. If you face any issues during the process, you can reach out to the EPFO helpline for assistance.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in

Ans: To withdraw your Provident Fund (PF) amount, follow these steps:

Step 1: Activate Your UAN

1. Visit the EPFO Member Portal:

• Go to EPFO Member Portal.

2. Activate UAN:

• Click on “Activate UAN”
• Enter your UAN, Member ID, Aadhaar, PAN, Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, and Email ID.
• Click on “Get Authorisation PIN” and enter the PIN received on your mobile to activate your UAN.

Step 2: Check Your PF Balance

1. Login to UAN Member Portal:

• Use your UAN and password to log in.

2. View Passbook:

• Go to the “View Passbook” section to check your PF balance.

Step 3: Update KYC Details

1. Update KYC Information:

• In the UAN portal, go to “Manage” > “KYC”.
• Update your Aadhaar, PAN, Bank details, and other KYC information.
• Ensure your KYC details are verified by your employer.

Step 4: Submit Withdrawal Claim

1. Online Withdrawal:

• Once your KYC details are updated and verified, go to “Online Services” > “Claim (Form-31, 19 & 10C)”.
• Verify your bank account details and click on “Proceed for Online Claim”.
• Select the type of claim you need (full PF settlement, pension withdrawal, etc.).
• Fill in the necessary details and submit the claim.

2. Offline Withdrawal (if Online isn't possible):

• Download Form 19 (for PF withdrawal) and Form 10C (for pension withdrawal) from the EPFO website.
• Fill out the forms and attach necessary documents (Aadhaar, PAN, cancelled cheque, etc.).
• Submit the forms to the regional EPFO office or through your previous employer.

Troubleshooting Inactive UAN Issues

1. Contact EPFO:

• If your UAN is inactive, contact EPFO through their helpline number or email.
• You can also visit the nearest EPFO office for assistance.

2. Employer Assistance:

• Contact your previous employer’s HR department to activate your UAN and update your details.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully withdraw your PF amount. If you encounter any issues, visiting the EPFO office for direct assistance is a good option.

Ans: Your case is unique. My suggestion is get help from a lawyer who specialises in labour laws to represent your case with EPFO.

Ans: Hello;

1. Generate UAN through EPFO site.
2. Link it to Aadhaar.
3. Link your bank account with it.
4. Link the old EPF account with the UAN.
5. After the pf account is linked to your UAN, you may submit request for withdrawal.

Best wishes;