Consultancy Fees not paid by the employer

varun
hi have to withdraw my pf it's a old (2012) which don't have una. my current company have una . old company HR saying they can't trace my pf online and can't generate una .

Reply by LawRato
Employee Provident Fund (“EPF”) is governed under the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 to provide for the institution of provident funds, pension funds, and deposit-linked insurance funds for the employees in factories and other establishments.
To withdraw your PF (Provident Fund) from your old company, even if they don't have a Universal Account Number (UAN) or are unable to generate it, you can follow these steps:
- Communicate with your old company's HR department again and request assistance in tracing your PF details via manual records or offline processes. Furnish the necessary details to the HR department, including your full name, employee ID (if available), joining date, and any other information that can help them locate your PF account.
- Prepare a written request, explaining your situation and requesting the withdrawal of your PF. Ensure that you include your contact information and mention that your old company is unable to provide the UAN or generate the Universal Account Number.
- If your old company remains unresponsive or unable to help, consider reaching out to the regional EPFO under which your old company falls. Submit your written request to them along with any supporting documents or proofs of employment. Regularly follow up with the PF office. The complaint will initiate an inquiry by the EPFO against the employers. If found guilty of delayed payment, there can be legal action against the employer. 
If you face significant difficulties in withdrawing your PF, consider consulting a professional such as a lawyer or, who specializes in labour and service law matters.
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