Andhra Pradesh - Apply to Withdraw Money from EPF Account Due to COVID-19

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for EPF withdrawal in person, the applicant has to visit any nearest office of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) in his/her state of residence. The address and contact details of branch offices across the country can be found in the following link: Address Details
2. Visit the office and get an application form for EPF withdrawal or download it from the links provided below.
   • Employees who have linked their Aadhaar number and bank account with their UAN can submit their claim in the new composite claim form with the respective jurisdictional EPFO’s office. The Aadhaar-based form should be self-certified, but does not require attestation by the employer. Click on the link to Download Aadhaar-based Form
   • In the case of employees who have not linked their Aadhaar number and bank account with their UAN, the claim has to be made in the new composite claim form (Non-Aadhaar). The form should be self-certified and also requires attestation by the employer. Click on the link to Download Non-Aadhaar based Form
3. Complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections.
4. Submit the PAN and a cancelled cheque along with the application for processing the amount into the bank account.
5. The amount of withdrawal will be directly credited to the member’s bank account.
6. To track the claim status, visit Link and click on “Online Services” and select “Track claim status” from the drop down menu.
   

Apply Online

1. To apply for EPF withdrawal online, go to EPF Portal to access the Member e-Sewa portal.
2. Enter the UAN, password, and captcha code to access the members account.
3. Select “Claim” from the “Online Services” menu.
4. A new webpage with all of the applicant’s information, including name, date of birth, and the last four digits of the applicant’s Aadhaar number, will be displayed on screen.
5. The applicant will be asked to input their bank account number on the website.
6. Enter the account number and click on “Verify” button.
7. A pop-up asking the applicant to provide a “Certificate of undertaking” will appear on screen.
8. After validating the bank account number, click on “Proceed”.
9. Select “PF advance (Form 31)” and choose “Outbreak of pandemic (COVID-19)” as the reason for withdrawal.
10. Enter the required amount, as well as the scanned copy of the cheque and the address.
11. An OTP will be delivered to the mobile number associated with the Aadhaar account.
12. Enter the OTP received via SMS.
13. The claim request will be sent once the OTP has been properly provided.
14. Only if the information match and if the claim is accepted by the EPFO will the money be credited to the applicant’s bank account.
15. To check the status of the claim, the applicant can log in to their account on the Member e-Sewa portal and check the status by clicking on “Track Claim status” under the “Online Services” tab.
    

Apply through Umang app

1. Umang App users can apply for EPF withdrawal by logging in to app.
2. Tap on the “EPFO” icon.
3. Select “Employee Centric Services”.
4. Select the option “Raise Claim”.
5. Enter your UAN details and click on “Get OTP” to get one-time password to login in your account.
6. Enter the OTP and tap on “Login”.
7. Once successfully logged in, the applicant must enter the last four digits of their bank account and select the member ID from the drop down menu.
8. Click on “Proceed for claim”.
9. The applicant will be required to enter their address. Click on “Next” once the correct details are entered.
10. Upload the cheque image.
11. Once all the details and required information is entered, your claim will be filed.
    

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Required Documents

• Form 19 Link
• Form 10C Link and Form 10D Link
• Form 31 Link
• Two revenue stamps
• Bank account statement
• Identity proof
• Address proof
• A blank and cancelled cheque (IFSC code and account number should be visible). Also, you should ensure that the cheque provided by you is a single account holder cheque only.
  

Note: As per new amendments in the EPF norms, you can withdraw the EPF account without the employer’s permission.

Office Locations & Contacts

Zonal ACC Office ANDHRA PRADESH (VIJAYAWADA)
D.No.26-4-16,17, 2nd Floor
Gnanolive Street, Gandhi Nagar
Vijaywada-520003
Website: Link
Contact: Link
Locate the nearest EPFO Click on the link, select the name of State and District from the corresponding dropdown menus and click on the submit button to view the address.

Eligibility

All employees who contribute to EPF can apply for an advance from their EPF accounts. For the purpose of withdrawal, an employee must have a Universal Account Number (UAN) allotted by EPFO and must link their Aadhaar, PAN and bank account with their UAN.
To apply for the withdrawal of EPF online through the EPF portal, make sure that the following conditions are met:

• The Universal Account Number (UAN) is activated, and the mobile number used for activating the UAN is in working condition.
• The UAN is linked with your KYC, i.e. Aadhaar, PAN, bank details, and the IFSC code.
  

Fees

This service is free of charge.

Validity

The facility for availing advance to fight COVID-19 pandemic will be available till the pandemic prevails.

Documents to Use

• Form 19 :Link to Download Form 19
• Form 10C Link and Form 10D Link
• Form 31 Link
  

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

EPFO settles claims for availing advance to fight COVID-19 pandemic within 03 working days. After processing of the claims, cheque is sent to the bank for crediting amount to bank account of the claimant. Bank usually take additional one to three working days to credit advance in your bank account.

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Instructions

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Required Information

Form 19:

• Name of the Member
• Father’s Name or Husband’s Name (for married women)
• Date of Birth
• Name and Address of the Factory/Establishment
• P.F. Account No. and UAN
• Date of Joining the Establishment
• Date of leaving Service
• Reason for leaving Service
• Permanent Account Number (PAN)
• Full Postal address
• Mode of Payment
• Member Signature
• Employer Signature
  

Form 10C:

• Name
• Date of birth
• Father’s name and/or husband’s name
• Employer address
• PF account number
• Joining date with employer
• Reason for leaving and date of leaving
• Full address
• Particulars of family/nominees
• Mode of remittance
• Date and signature, and some more details pertaining to age and account details for remittances
• Sum received
• Details of wages and period of non-contributory service of member
• Date and signature
  

Form 10D:

• By whom is the pension claimed
• Type of pension claimed
• Member Details
• EPF account details
• Name & address of the Establishment in which the member was last employed
• Date of leaving the service (dd/mm/yyyy)
• Reason for leaving the service
• Address for communication
• In case of reduced pension (opted date for commencement of pension)
• Option for commutation of 1/3 of Pension
• Option for Return of Capital. (Put a tick)
• Mention nominee for Return of Capital
• Particulars of Family
• Date of the death of Member (if applicable
• Details of Bank Accounts Opened
• Detail of Scheme Certificate already in possession of the member, if any
• If the pension is being drawn under E.P.S, 995, mention PPO number and Issuer RO/SRO
• Documents enclosed (Indicate as per the Instructions
  

Form 31:

• Name of the member
• Name of the Father/ Name of the Husband in case of a married women
• Mobile Number
• Amount to be withdrawn
• Purpose for Advances
• Name and Address of the Employer
• PF Account Number
• The Monthly Basic Wages and Dearness Allowance
• Member’s complete postal Address
• Signature of the Employee and Employer
• Remittance mode
• Name in whose favour the cheque needs to be drawn (in case of home loans, etc.)
• Member’s bank account details in case of some other reason C the IFSC code, Branch name and complete address
• Cancelled cheque copy.
• Member’s personal details such as name, age, date of marriage, address, etc. needs to be offered in case the purpose of withdrawal chosen is ‘marriage’.
• Advance Stamp Receipt (Fill the amount)
  

Need for the Document

• The EPF Scheme, 195 provides for the grant of advance to members when a disaster or epidemic has been declared by the government.
• The withdrawal will provide liquidity in the hands of employees during the COVID-19 lockdown.
  

Information which might help

• Employees can obtain an advance from their EPF balance up to three months’ salary or wages plus dearness allowance, or 75% of the balance standing in their account, whichever is less.
• The advance is non-refundable and the employee need not deposit the money withdrawn back into their EPF account.
• There is no income-tax liability on the amount of advance an employee withdraws due to COVID-19.
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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Others

For more information on EPF withdrawal, please click on the following Link