PF Office in Chennai

Information about the PF Office in Chennai, with address, official contact number, timing, email address, claim status, website, application tax details, and road map location.

EPFO Chennai
Head Office	Office of the Addl. Central Provident Fund Commissioner(Chennai & Puducherry), No. 37, Royapettah High Road, Opposite Swagat Hotel, (TN). Chennai – 600014. acc.tnkr@epfindia.gov.in
Chennai North	No. 37, Royapettah High Road, Opposite Swagat Hotel, (TN). Chennai – 600014. 044-28139205, 044-28139217, ro.chennai1@epfindia.gov.in, Whatsapp: 9345750916
Chennai South	No. 37, Royapettah High Road, Opposite Swagat Hotel, (TN). Chennai – 600014. 044-28139260, 044-28139205, ro.chennai2@epfindia.gov.in, Whatsapp: 6380366729
Chennai, Ambattur	R-40, A-1, T.N.H.B Office-Cum-Shopping Complex, Mugappair East, Chennai Ambattur – 600037 044-26561549, 044-26350080, 044-26350110, 044-26350120, ro.ambattur@epfindia.gov.in, Whatsapp: 8903766548

Chennai Head Office EPF Commissioner

Smt Kavitha N George	P. F. Commissioner (Hqrs)	044-28130007
Smt R. Rukmani	Private Secretary	044-28130007
Smt. V. Gowri	Private Secretary	044-28130007
Shri Maneesh Agnihotri	Commissioner (Gr.I)	044-28139230
Shri Ranjay Mooshahary	Commissioner (Gr.I)	044-28139206
Shri M H Warsi	Commissioner (Gr.I)	044-28139251
Shri Himanshu Kumar	Commissioner (Gr.I)	044-28139253
Smt. M. Swarnalatha	Deputy Director	044-28139209

EPF Commissioner Chennai North

Shri Debi Prasad Bhattacharya	044-28139220, dp.bhattacharya@epfindia.gov.in
Smt. R Shanthi	044-28139220
Shri Neeraj Singh	044-28139237, neeraj.singh@epfindia.gov.in
Smt. Mangayarkarasi L	044-28139284, l.mangayarkarasi@epfindia.gov.in
Shri D Govindarajan	044-28139225, d.govindarajan@epfindia.gov.in
Shri Bipin Kumar	044-28139256, bipin.kumar79@epfindia.gov.in
Public Officer	044-28139205
E D P Cell	044-28139217
General Enquiry	044-28139205
Pension Query	044-28139228
WhatsApp Account	9345750916

Chennai South EPF Commissioner

Ms. Renu Ramachandran	044-28139233, renu.r@epfindia.gov.in
Smt. S. Manjula	044-28139283, manju.sekar@epfindia.gov.in
Shri Vivek Raman Reddy	044-28139301, r.vivekraman@epfindia.gov.in
Shri. D Ravi Kumar	044-28139293, ravi.dhandapani@epfindia.gov.in
Smt. T Latha	044-28139306
Ms Palak Verma	044-28130086, palakverma14@epfindia.gov.in
Ms Akanksha Singh	044-28130086, singhakanksha@epfindia.gov.in
Shri Shyamal Kumar Auddy	044-28139273, shyamal.auddy@epfindia.gov.in
Shri M. Ahamed Sahib	ahamed.sahib@epfindia.gov.in
Public Officer	044-28139205
E D P CELL	044-28139217
Pension Query	044-28139260, 9791993906
WhatsApp Account	6380366729, 044-28139260

PF Commissioner Chennai, Ambattur

Dr. G. Sivakumar	044-26566023, g.sivakumar@epfindia.gov.in
Smt. Sudha Vanamali	044-26562745, sudha.vanamali@epfindia.gov.in
Shri Manoj Prabu	044-26243261,manoj.prabu@epfindia.gov.in
Sh. B. Rahul Kumar	044-26562749, rahulbatchu@epfindia.gov.in
Shri M. Kumaravel	044-26561136, m.kumaravel@epfindia.gov.in
Shri K.v. Sudarshan Rao	044-26562748, vsrao.karajada@epfindia.gov.in
Shri Aman Kumar Saigal	amansaigal@epfindia.gov.in
Ms. Ritu Meena	reetumeena@epfindia.gov.in
Smt. V. Vembarasi	044-26562735
Public Officer	044-26561549
E D P CELL	044-26561549
Inspectorate	044-26560155
Personal Assistant	044-26357111
Help Desk	044-26350080, 26350110, 26350120
Alternate/Fax Line	044-26350544
WhatsApp Account	8903766548

Other PF Offices

Tiruvallur

Sriperumbudur

Employee Provident Fund Organisation

Toll-free Number	14470 / 1800118005
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	18002098700

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 your 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 do 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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