How to Cancel PF Claim – Complete Guide To Claim Cancellation Process

Key takeaways:
 

• You can cancel your PF claim only if it is under process and not approved by the EPFO. 
   
• Form 31 of PF claim can be cancelled in case of any wrong information or wrong selection of form.
   
• You can cancel the PF claim by reaching out to the EPFO grievance portal.

Bonus tip: 

You can now withdraw up to 100% of your eligible balance, including both employee and employer contributions. You can also  maintain 25% as a minimum balance to continue earning interest at the current 8.25 per cent per annum.

 After submitting your PF claim, you suddenly realise that something went wrong or you have submitted the wrong form. In such cases, you can cancel your PF claim but only if it is under process and not settled or approved by the EPFO. 

Imagine cancelling your PF claim like cancelling a courier before it reaches you. Similarly, if you want to cancel your PF claim, it depends on the status of the PF claim. You can not cancel the PF claim once it is settled by the EPFO.

For example, while claiming my PF, I applied for Form 31 Advance but by mistake I selected the wrong reason. I checked the PF claim status and cancelled it before it was approved by the EPFO.

What are the reasons you may need to cancel your PF claim?

Some of the most common reasons to cancel PF claim are: 

• Many people by mistake select the wrong form. For example, selecting Form 31 instead of form 19 or 10c.
• There can be mismatches of even minor bank details like IFSC mismatch can result in rejection of the PF claim.
• Usually employers take a lot of time from their end to approve the request. In such cases, users cancel and reapply for the PF claims. 
• Sometimes there are duplicate claims. This results in automatic rejection of the claims. 

It is important that you cross check each and every information and form before applying for your PF claim. 

For example, I am Neha and I applied for my PF of ₹1,20,000 after my job resignation. One day later, I realised that the IFSC code was not correct. I checked the online status of the claim which was still under process. I cancelled the PF claim and reapplied with correct IFSC code. 

How to cancel PF claim Form 31 (Advance withdrawal) online? 

Follow the below steps to cancel PF claim Form 31online : 

• Visit the official website of EPFO portal. 
• Go to “services” in the navigation bar and then select “for employees”. 
• Click on “know your claim status” and enter your UAN and password to login. 
• Check if your claim is settled or still pending with the EPFO. 

Use the grievance method according to the status of your claim. 

For example, I work in a company and my PF balance is ₹4,80,000. Due to some medical emergency, I need ₹50,000 urgently. By mistake I applied for Form 31: education and not illness. 

I checked the status of my PF claim online and it was “under process”. I cancelled the PF claim before further approvals and reapplied for Form 31 online with correct information. 

How to cancel a PF claim which is under process?

If your PF claim is already settled, it is not possible to cancel the claim. It is only possible if the PF claim is under process.

Once the PF withdrawal claim has been raised by you, it is not possible to cancel the claim online. In this case, you can: 

• Reach the EPFiGMS portal and register a grievance. 

• Provide your UAN and password details. 

• Select your grievance category “PF withdrawal”. 

• Write the claim ID and submit your cancellation request. 

Through offline mode, you can visit the EPFO office with a handwritten request to stop the processing of your claim.  

How to cancel your PF claim through the UMANG app?

It is important to note that you can not directly cancel your PF claim by using the UMANG app. 

You can use the UMANG app to check your claim status, track the approval stage and confirm if the settlement process has started. 

Using the EPFO grievance portal is a better option to cancel your PF claim. Use the UMANG app to check your claim progress and then act on the grievance portal for further process. 

Conclusion: 

Overall, cancelling your PF claim might sound like a complex process to you but it is an important step when a claim is filed wrong. Many users due to urgency apply for PF withdrawal with wrong details like errors in IFSC code, form selection etc. In such cases, it is essential to understand how you can cancel your PF claim on time before it gets settled. 

Once the PF claim is settled, it is not possible to cancel it. Therefore, it is necessary that you check your claim status regularly after submitting it. This quick process will help you to act quickly and prevent any delay in the payment. 

FAQs: 

Is grievance the safest way to cancel your PF claim? 

Yes, it is the best way to cancel your PF claim especially when the online cancellation process is not available to you. 

How to cancel a PF claim?

You can cancel your PF claim only if it is not settled by reaching out to the EPFiGMS portal and registering a grievance. 

I raised a PF advance request and made a few errors. Is there any way I can cancel the claim?

You can check the status of your PF claim on the UMANG app. If it is not settled and still pending for the EPFO approval, you can raise a grievance on the EPFiGMS portal. 

How do you cancel a PF claim under the process?

To cancel a PF claim under the process, Reach the EPFiGMS portal and register a grievance. Provide your UAN and password details and select your grievance category “PF withdrawal”. Write the claim ID and submit your cancellation request. 

 Is it possible to cancel a PF transfer claim after being accepted by a field officer? 

No, as the PF claim is approved by the EPFO it is not possible to cancel it. You can only cancel your PF claim when it is under process.