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 had issued guidelines to overcome this problem so that customers can avoid facing this problem. Many times, after getting rejected, people do not know how to apply for it again. In today’s article, we are going to tell you that after your PF claim is rejected, when and how you can claim it again.
Know why online EPF claim is rejected
The main reasons why your EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund) claim online may be rejected are 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 can lead to rejection. Apart from this, a deactivated UAN outside the EPF system or a UAN which does not match with the PF. Overall, if you enter wrong UAN number in the form, you may have to face rejection. Apart from this, the amount of money you want to withdraw should also be in your PF account, failing which your PF claim may be rejected.
Can be reclaimed after so many days
First of all, you need to find out the reason for rejection of your PF claim. This information can be found in case of PF claim. It is important to know the reason so that you can correct it. Let us tell you that you can apply for the claim again within one to two days after the form is rejected.
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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 for a new check book from the bank 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 according to the type of claim you want to apply for.
5- Fill your details, address and upload the 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 your status on the EPFO portal to monitor the progress of your application.
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