Many times the PF claim is rejected, which upsets the account holders. But in such a situation, instead of getting worried, it is better that you can withdraw your money by applying again by following some rules.
You must have often heard that someone’s EPFO claim is getting rejected again and again. If you have also applied for PF claim and you are also worried about it, then do not panic. Last year, EPFO issued a guideline to overcome this problem so that customers can avoid facing this problem. Many times after it gets rejected, people do not know how to apply for it again. In today’s article, we are going to tell you when and how you can claim it again after the PF claim is rejected.
Know why online EPF claim gets rejected
The main reasons for your EPF (Employees Provident Fund) claim being rejected online can be that the information provided in the online claim form may be incorrect or incomplete for the claim, such as bank account details, member details, or even employment-related details, all of these can be responsible for the rejection.
Apart from this, a deactivated UAN outside the EPF system or a UAN that does not match the PF. Overall, if you enter the wrong UAN number in the form, you may also have to face rejection. Apart from this, the amount you want to withdraw should also be in your PF account, otherwise your PF claim can be rejected.
You can reclaim it after so many days
First of all, you have to find out the reason for the rejection of your PF claim. This information can be found in the PF claim status. It is important to know the reason so that you can rectify it. Let us tell you that within one to two days of the form being rejected, you can apply for the claim again.
After identifying the cause, you have to follow the guidelines given to fix the problem. For example, if your request is rejected because there is no name on the cheque, you can ask the bank for a new chequebook or submit the bank passbook instead.
1- Users log in to the UAN member portal using their ID and password.
2- Click on the claim form applicable for the claim, for example, Form 19, 10C, or 31 from the Online Services section.
3- Enter your bank account details. Re-enter the bank account number to confirm.
4- Select the form as per the type of claim you want to apply for.
5- Fill your details, address and upload required documents.
6- Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number and submit your PF claim application.
7- Once the application is submitted, track its status on the EPFO portal to monitor the progress of your application.
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