My ex employer is not transferring my PF account balance to my current account. My ex employer is not transferring my PF account balance to my current account.

9 months ago

I switched company a few years back. I have initiated PF account transfer but my ex-employer is not attesting the transfer. So, I requested a new transfer attestation through my current employer. It was rejected for the following reasons:
1) DOJ EPF AND EPS DIFFERS, WAGES 15000 EPS NOT REMITTED
2) FATHERs NAME DIFFERS
I raised a grievance at EPFO. They responded and told me that the Date of Joining differs between EPF and EPS. They also asked me to submit a joint declaration with my ex-employer to change the Date of Joining with the necessary proof. I have intimated these things to my ex-employer. They said they will look into it but it has been months and I am not getting any response to my emails and they are not picking up my phone calls. I'm completely helpless. There's more to it - they have started paying PF amount only after 2 years since I joined. The date of Joining in EPF is 28/1/2021 whereas the date of joining in EPS is 07/05/2018. Also, they have mentioned my wages as 15000 which is incorrect at the time of date of joining in EPF. Please help me resolve this.

Legal Counsel Vidhikarya

Responded 9 months ago

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A.Dear Client,
In the prevailing situation, you may file an appeal beforre the PF Appellate Tribunal constituted under the provisions of the Section 7 D of the EPF and Misc Provision Act, 1952, so that anomalies in PF records is summarily heard and resolved ib your favour. Now, as per the Finance Act 2017, the Employees' Provident Fund appellate Tribunal has been merged with Central Government Industrial Tribunal w.e.f. 26.05.2017. Reach out to an Advocate handling PF matters for guidance and steps.
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A.Dear client,
If your previous employer did not approve your online transfer of PF (Provident Fund), there are a few steps you can take to address the situation:

Contact your previous employer: Reach out to your previous employer and inquire about the reason for not approving your PF online transfer. It's possible that there may have been a delay or oversight on their part. Seek clarification and ask them to initiate the approval process if everything is in order.
Follow up with your current employer: Inform your current employer about the situation and provide them with the necessary details regarding the pending PF transfer. They may be able to assist you by contacting your previous employer or taking the required steps to resolve the issue.
Utilize grievance redressal mechanisms: If your previous employer does not respond or fails to take action, you can escalate the matter through the appropriate grievance redressal channels. This may involve filing a complaint with the EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organization) or utilizing their online grievance portal. Provide all relevant information, including details of your previous and current employment, PF account numbers, and any communication you have had with your previous employer regarding the transfer.
Seek assistance from EPFO: If the grievance redressal process does not yield satisfactory results, you can directly approach the EPFO for assistance. Contact the EPFO office in your jurisdiction and explain the situation to them. They will guide you on the necessary steps to resolve the issue.
It's important to maintain copies of all communication, including emails, messages, and any relevant documents related to the PF transfer. This will help you provide evidence and support your case during the resolution process.
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