Provident fund withdrawals now faster with just a self-declaration

NO MORE FORGED DOCUMENTS

- AAISHA SABIR

HYDERABAD: In a move that signals a major shift in how Employee Provident Fund (EPF) claims are processed, claimants no longer need to submit supporting documents to partially withdraw their PF.

A simple self-declaration now suffices—a change that has drastically simplified the process and eliminated the need for claimants to forge documents, a practice that was once common.

“Earlier, people had to lie about marriage, house construction, or land purchase to justify withdrawals. Forged documents were often submitted, and in many cases, show-cause notices were issued. But that's all in the past now,” said Sunder of Srinivasan Sales and Services, a long-time HR professional familiar with PF claims.