Regional PF Office Chennai

EPFO Chennai
Address	Office of the Addl. Central Provident Fund Commissioner (Chennai & Puducherry), No. 37, Royapettah High Road, Opposite Swagat Hotel (TN), Chennai – 600 014.
Contact	044- 28139200, 044-28139203 044-28139201, 044-28139202 044- 28139204
Helpline Number	1800118005
WhatsApp	9345750916
Email	acc.tnkr@epfindia.gov.in
Working Day	Monday to Friday
Timing	9:15 AM to 5:45 PM
SMS Service	“EPFOHO UAN” to 7738299899
Miss Call	011-22901406
Official Website	www.epfindia.gov.in

EPF Chennai Contact Information

AMBATTUR	044-26561549
CHENNAI (NORTH)	044-28139205
CHENNAI (SOUTH)	044-28139205
PUDUCHERRY	0413-2353055
TAMBARAM	044-22261935
VELLORE	0416-2906005

EPF Chennai WhatsApp Number

AMBATTUR	8903766548
CHENNAI (NORTH)	9345750916
CHENNAI (SOUTH)	6380366729
PUDUCHERRY	6380023914
TAMBARAM	6380153667
VELLORE	7397593330, 9994655330

Nodal Officer in EPF Chennai

Chennai South	rajeev.kumar@ epfindia.gov.in \| 044–2813 9283
Chennai North	sumit.grover@ epfindia.gov.in \| 044-2813 9237
Ambattur	shashi.shanmughan@ epfindia.gov.in \| 044-26562734
Puducherry	saravanakumar.r@ epfindia.gov.in \| 0413-2353071
Tambaram	d.govindarajan@ epfindia.gov.in \| 044-22262251
Vellore	jvsskumar@ epfindia.gov.in \| 0416-2906002

Chennai PF Regional Office Commissioner

Additional Central P. F. Commissioner (Hqrs)	Shri Pankaj
	044- 28130007
Private Secretary	Shri A V Rama Raju
	044- 28130007
Private Secretary	Shri K. Raja
	044- 28130007
Regional P. F. Commissioner	Shri Shashank Raizada
	044- 28139206
Regional P. F. Commissioner	Smt Sakshi Prasad Kaul
	044- 28139230
Regional P. F. Commissioner	Shri Jai Shankar Rai
	044- 28139253
Regional P. F. Commissioner	Shri M H Warsi
	044- 28139251
Deputy Director	Smt. M. Swarnalatha
(OL)	044- 28139209

Chennai EPFO Office

AMBATTUR	R-40A, T.N.H.B Office-cum-Shopping Complex, Mugappair East, Chennai AMBATTUR, 600 037. 044-26561549
CHENNAI (NORTH)	No. 37, Royapettah High Road, opposite Swagat Hotel (TN). Chennai: 600 014. 044-28139205
CHENNAI (SOUTH)	No. 37, Royapettah High Road, opposite Swagat Hotel (TN). Chennai: 600 014. 044-28139205
PUDUCHERRY	Sri Venni Commercial Complex, No. 101, 100 Feet Road, Cholan Nagar, Olandai Keerapalayam, Puducherry, 605 004. 0413-2353055
TAMBARAM	3, Rajaji Salai, Tambaram, 600 045. 044-22261935
VELLORE	S-1, TNHB, Phase III, Sathuvachari Vellore, 632 009. 0416-2906005

Chennai Regional EPF Office

Ambattur	Puducherry
Chennai (North)	Tambaram
Chennai (South)	Vellore

Employee Provident Fund Head Office

EPFO Head Office, New Delhi
Address:	Employees Provident Fund Organization, (Ministry of Labour & Employment), Plate A, Ground Floor, Office Block-II, East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi - 110023
Email Id:	cpfc@ epfindia.gov.in
Contact Number:	011-26172659

Employee Provident Fund Contact Number

Toll-free Number	14470 / 1800118005
Head Office Number	011-26172659
Check Balance	011-22901406
Miss Call service	9966044425
SMS Service	7738299899
Check Balance SMS	EPFOHO UAN” to 7738299899
employee	employeefeedback @epfindia.gov.in
employer	employerfeedback @epfindia.gov.in
Grievance	support-gms@ epfindia.gov.in
Complaints Email	gms @epfindia.gov.in
Grievance Redressal	rc.csd @epfindia.gov.in

National Pension Scheme (NPS) Number

NSDL	022-24994928, 022-24994706
KFIN Technologies	18002081516
Axis Bank	022-71315883, 022-71315906
Aditya Birla	91 7676690033, sms-567679
LIC Of India	022-67819283, 022-67819289
HDFC Life	18602679999, 9742799111
ICICI Prudential	9871483706
SBI Life	022-61910388, 022-61910104
Star Union Dai-ichi	9819404592, 8008500119
Kotak Mahindra	9899976689, 9820708201
India First Life	1800 209 8700, 1800 209 8700

Check PF Balance in Passbook

Step 1	First Visit the EPF portal and click on the 'e-Passbook' option on the home page. Then, log in using your UAN and a password with a capture.
Step 2	Click on the 'Passbook' option.
Step 3	Select the 'Member ID,' and your PF details will be displayed on the screen.
For Chack EPF balance, send an SMS at 7738299899 from the registered mobile number "EPFOHO UAN to 7738299899."

EPFO Amount Withdrawal Process Online

Login Portal	First, visit the official EPFO website, then log in with UAN and password
Verify KYC	Next, click on the "Manage" tab and select "KYC" to verify your Aadhaar, PAN, and bank number.
Claim Initiate	After that, go to the "Online Services" tab and select "Claim (Form-31, 19, 10C & 10D)".
	Verify displayed KYC and service details
	Enter the last four digits of your registered bank account and click "Verify
	Select "Yes" for a certificate of undertaking, stating that the claim amount will be credited to the bank account mentioned.
Submit Form	Click on "Proceed for Online Claim."

Advance Withdrawal EPF Amount

Construction House/Flat/House	5 Years	24 months’ wages and DA or total employee and employer shares.
Repair/improvement in house	10 Years	12 months’ wages and DA or total employee shares.
Repayment of Loans	10 Years	36 months’ wages and DA or total employee and employer shares.
Lockout/Closure Establishment	NA	Employees share with interest
Employees not receive wages	NA	Employees share with interest
Discharge / Dismissal / Retrenchment by the Court	NA	Employee share 50%
Establishment’s Closure 6 months	NA	Employer share 100%
Medical Treatment	NA	6 months’ wages and DA or total employee shares.
Marriages or Education	7 years	Employee share 50%
Physically Handicapped	NA	6 months’ wages and DA or total employee shares.
Retirement before one Year	After 54 years	90% of the amount in the PF of the member or within one year.
Unemployment	NA	1 month after 75% and 2 months after 100%

Question and Answer on Provident Fund

Q. What is the basic salary limit for EPFO?

A. Employees in organizations covered under the PF Act, with a basic salary up to Rs. 15,000 per month, are eligible for Employee Provident Fund.

Q. How much provident fund is deducted from salary?

A. Now, an employee contributes 12% of the basic wages + DA + allowance in PF. The employer also pays 12% of pay out of which 8.33% of pay is diverted to the Pension Fund and the balance, 3.67%, is diverted.

Q. Is it compulsory for an employer to pay the EPFO?

A. Yes, It is compulsory for an employer to pay an PF to meet your financial needs in the future.

Q. Why is PF not deducted from salary?

A. Under this Act, it is mandatory to contribute to the PF for employees earning a total salary up to Rs. 15,000. However, if an employee's salary goes above this, the contribution is not mandatory, but it is optional.

Q. How can I withdraw my maximum PF amount?

A. At age 54 or within one year of retirement, you can withdraw PF 100% and unemployment 1 month after 75% and 2 months after 100%.

Q. Will employees be able to directly join the EPF?

A. NO, PF is only available for employees of enterprises under the PF Act. This category is businesses with 20 or more employees. Individuals who are in business, self-employed, or retired are not eligible to open an account. EPF contribution is 12% of the basic salary and DA.

Q. Which is better, PPF or EPFO?

A. The interest rate on the investment amount in PF is 8.25% and it is 7.1 % for a PPF account. The money in the EPF account can be withdrawn when you resign from your job. However, the deposited amount in PPF cannot be withdrawn after 5 years and until maturity, 15 from the date of depositing the amount.

Q. What amount of PF withdrawal is tax-free?

A. EPFO withdrawal is tax-free under the following conditions: 1. Withdrawal amount below Rs. 50,000, 2. Withdrawal amount above 50,000 and service less than 5 years 3. Withdrawal after 5 years of continuous service and 4. Withdrawal for medical emergencies.

Q. Is TDS deducted on EPF withdrawal?

A. As per the income tax rule, TDS is deducted on PF withdrawals if the total amount exceeds Rs. 50,000. If the withdrawal total amount is below Rs. 50000, TDs are not deducted.

Q. How to show EPF withdrawal in ITR?

A. PF withdrawal is considered as exempt income under Section 10(12). In ITR you can mention EPFO withdrawal in the exempt column.

Q. Is 15G mandatory for PF withdrawal?

A. If the EPF withdrawal amount is above Rs. 50000, 15G is mandatory for PF withdrawal. Otherwise, TDs is deducted from the claim amount.

Q. EPF and Taxation Under the New Tax Regime?

A. As per the income tax limit, PF and NPS are tax-free up to 7.50 lakh per year, and returns on employee contributions above Rs. 2.5 lakh per year is taxable.

Q. How to change the registered mobile number in epf without login?

A. You can change your mobile number in PF without logging into the member portal, click Forget Password" validate using Aadhar, enter your new mobile number, and verify you get OTP. Then you change your phone number.

Q. How to log in epf passbook if forget your password?

A. Step 1: Go to the EPF website, and click on 'Forgot Password', Step 2: Enter your UAN code, age, name, date of birth, and gender, Step 3: Click on 'Verify', Step 4: Enter your mobile number and then enter the OTP sent to your phone, finally change your password.

Q How do check EPF balance through sms?

A. PF balance SMS number is 7738299899, is you check the balance, write down an sms in the registered mobile number "EPFOHO UAN to 7738299899"

Q. How to check EPF balance by missed call?

A. Check EPF balance missed call number is 9966044425. Give you a missed call from a registered mobile number.

Q. How many days take for epf withdrawal online?

A. Now, it is processed in 15 to 20 working days, EPF withdrawal amount be credited to your registered bank account.

Q. Can I withdraw my pension contribution in epf after 10 years?

A. No, you cannot withdraw your pension contribution from 10 years of service, after 50 years you can withdraw pension contribution.

Q. Difference between a pension and a provident fund?

A. Pension and Provident funds both saving tools. Pension amount you get after retirement and Provident fund provided lumpsum amount.

Q. What is pension share in epf?

A. The pension share in EPF is 8.33% of the employer's contribution to the Employees' Pension Scheme.

Q. EPF illness claim how many days?

A. An EPFO illness claim, will process within 3-4 days. However, offline claims may take up to 20 days.

Important Notice

The EPFO manages the mandatory provident fund for salaried employees in India. Your EPFO office is based on your employer's location. You can find your jurisdictional office, check your balance, and manage claims online through the EPFO member portal.

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