{"id":9497,"date":"2022-07-19T17:21:53","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T11:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/?p=9497"},"modified":"2022-07-19T17:22:37","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T11:52:37","slug":"epf-form-31-meaning-eligibility-submitting-procedure-documents-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-31-meaning-eligibility-submitting-procedure-documents-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"EPF Form 31 \u2013 Meaning, Eligibility, Submitting Procedure, Documents, FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every salaried employee of an eligible organisation makes a monthly contribution towards their Employee Provident Fund (EPF) to accumulate funds for a comfortable retirement. The employer also contributes an equal amount to the employee\u2019s EPF. Generally, an employee is only allowed to make an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/a-guide-to-making-epf-withdrawal-during-a-covid-19-emergency\/\">EPF withdrawal<\/a> after retirement. However, EPFO has made certain exceptions to make partial PF withdrawal to meet financial emergencies. To do this, you will have to submit EPF Form 31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, let\u2019s look at what is the EPF Form 31, the procedure to submit the form, the documents required, things to keep in mind before submitting, and related FAQs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-31-meaning-eligibility-submitting-procedure-documents-faqs\/#What-is-EPF-Form-31\" title=\"What is EPF Form 31?\">What is EPF Form 31?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-31-meaning-eligibility-submitting-procedure-documents-faqs\/#What-does-the-EPF-withdrawal-Form-31-contain\" title=\"What does the EPF withdrawal Form 31 contain?\">What does the EPF withdrawal Form 31 contain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-31-meaning-eligibility-submitting-procedure-documents-faqs\/#How-to-submit-the-EPF-Form-31\" title=\"How to submit the EPF Form 31?\">How to submit the EPF Form 31?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-31-meaning-eligibility-submitting-procedure-documents-faqs\/#How-to-submit-EPF-withdrawal-Form-31-online\" title=\"How to submit EPF withdrawal Form 31 online?\">How to submit EPF withdrawal Form 31 online?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-31-meaning-eligibility-submitting-procedure-documents-faqs\/#How-to-download-EPF-Form-31-online\" title=\"How to download EPF Form 31 online?\">How to download EPF Form 31 online?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-31-meaning-eligibility-submitting-procedure-documents-faqs\/#How-to-submit-Form-31-offline\" title=\"How to submit Form 31 offline?\">How to submit Form 31 offline?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-31-meaning-eligibility-submitting-procedure-documents-faqs\/#Documents-required-to-submit-EPF-Form-31\" title=\"Documents required to submit EPF Form 31\">Documents required to submit EPF Form 31<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-31-meaning-eligibility-submitting-procedure-documents-faqs\/#How-to-check-EPF-Form-31-claim-status\" title=\"How to check EPF Form 31 claim status?\">How to check EPF Form 31 claim status?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-31-meaning-eligibility-submitting-procedure-documents-faqs\/#Things-to-remember-while-submitting-Form-31\" title=\"Things to remember while submitting Form 31\">Things to remember while submitting Form 31<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-31-meaning-eligibility-submitting-procedure-documents-faqs\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-31-meaning-eligibility-submitting-procedure-documents-faqs\/#What-is-Form-31-in-EPF\" title=\"What is Form 31 in EPF?\">What is Form 31 in EPF?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-31-meaning-eligibility-submitting-procedure-documents-faqs\/#Is-it-mandatory-to-link-PAN-with-UAN-to-submit-EPF-withdrawal-form-31-online\" title=\"Is it mandatory to link PAN with UAN to submit EPF withdrawal form 31 online?\">Is it mandatory to link PAN with UAN to submit EPF withdrawal form 31 online?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-31-meaning-eligibility-submitting-procedure-documents-faqs\/#Which-document-is-required-to-verify-bank-account-details\" title=\"Which document is required to verify bank account details?\">Which document is required to verify bank account details?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-31-meaning-eligibility-submitting-procedure-documents-faqs\/#How-long-does-it-take-for-the-verification-of-an-application-and-transfer-of-funds-to-a-bank-account\" title=\"How long does it take for the verification of an application and transfer of funds to a bank account?\">How long does it take for the verification of an application and transfer of funds to a bank account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-31-meaning-eligibility-submitting-procedure-documents-faqs\/#Is-a-certificate-from-the-last-employer-mandatory\" title=\"Is a certificate from the last employer mandatory?\">Is a certificate from the last employer mandatory?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-31-meaning-eligibility-submitting-procedure-documents-faqs\/#What-are-the-reasons-for-the-rejection-of-EPF-Form-31\" title=\"What are the reasons for the rejection of EPF Form 31?\">What are the reasons for the rejection of EPF Form 31?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-31-meaning-eligibility-submitting-procedure-documents-faqs\/#How-to-cancel-Form-31-claim\" title=\"How to cancel Form 31 claim?\">How to cancel Form 31 claim?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-31-meaning-eligibility-submitting-procedure-documents-faqs\/#How-much-can-you-claim-through-Form-31\" title=\"How much can you claim through Form 31?\">How much can you claim through Form 31?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-EPF-Form-31\"><\/span><strong>What is EPF Form 31?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Form 31 is used to make an advance or partial withdrawal from an EPF account. The permissible cases are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Education<\/li><li>Medical treatment<\/li><li>Wedding<\/li><li>House repair<\/li><li>Construction\/purchase of a house<\/li><li>Home loan repayment<\/li><li>Purchase of land<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/unemployment-the-deadly-cost-of-covid-19\/\">Unemployment<\/a><\/li><li>Natural calamities<\/li><li>Power cut<\/li><li>Lockout of an establishment<\/li><li>Non-receipt of wages<\/li><li>Purchase of handicap equipment<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/pf-withdrawal-rules-full-advance-withdrawal-process-documents-grievance-and-faqs\/\">PF withdrawal rules<\/a> in detail to get a better understanding of how much you can withdraw from your EPF account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-does-the-EPF-withdrawal-Form-31-contain\"><\/span><strong>What does the EPF withdrawal Form 31 contain?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to furnish the following information in Form 31:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Name of the member\/employee<\/li><li>Husband\u2019s name in case of married women<\/li><li>EPF Account Number<\/li><li>Mobile number<\/li><li>The purpose of an EPF advance<\/li><li>Advance amount required<\/li><li>Monthly basic wages plus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/what-is-dearness-allowance\/\">dearness allowance<\/a><\/li><li>Full postal address<\/li><li>Mode of remittance<\/li><li>In case of a home loan repayment or construction of a flat or purchase of a site through an agency, the name of the intended recipient of the cheque and the complete address have to be mentioned<\/li><li>Name of the bank<\/li><li>Branch name and complete address<\/li><li>IFSC<\/li><li>Savings bank account number<\/li><li>Copy of a cancelled cheque<\/li><li>In case of wedding expenses, the name of the applicant\u2019s daughter\/sister\/son\/brother who is getting married has to be mentioned. Additionally, their wedding date and address have to be mentioned<\/li><li>Signature of the applicant, and the employer<\/li><li>Advance stamped receipt<\/li><li>Signing official\u2019s designation along with the establishment\u2019s stamp<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-submit-the-EPF-Form-31\"><\/span><strong>How to submit the EPF Form 31?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can submit EPF withdrawal Form 31 to make an advance claim against your provident fund account in two ways. One is online via the Unified Portal of EPFO, and the second is offline. To claim via the offline method, you are required to download the form, print and fill it out before submitting it to the EPFO regional office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-submit-EPF-withdrawal-Form-31-online\"><\/span><strong>How to submit EPF withdrawal Form 31 online?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Open the <a href=\"https:\/\/unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in\/memberinterface\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Unified Portal<\/a><\/li><li>Log in using your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-universal-account-number\/\">UAN<\/a> and password<\/li><li>Navigate to the \u2018Online Services\u2019 tab<\/li><li>Select \u2018Claim\u2019 to generate an online request<\/li><li>Wait to be redirected to a new page<\/li><li>Verify your details such as name, father\u2019s name, date of birth, PAN, Aadhaar, date of joining the company, and contact number.<\/li><li>Click on \u2018Proceed for Online Claim\u2019 if the information is correct.<\/li><li>On the next page, select \u2018PF ADVANCE (FORM 31)\u2019 in the drop-down menu.<\/li><li>Select the purpose for the advance.<\/li><li>In the next field, fill the amount and your current address.<\/li><li>Sign the disclosure.<\/li><li>On ticking the checkbox, you will see the \u2018Get Aadhaar OTP\u2019 option.<\/li><li>Click to receive the OTP.<\/li><li>Enter the OTP and click on \u2018Validate OTP and Submit Claim Form\u2019.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-download-EPF-Form-31-online\"><\/span><strong>How to download EPF Form 31 online?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can download the form from the EPFO website. Alternatively, you can also download it from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epfindia.gov.in\/site_docs\/PDFs\/Downloads_PDFs\/Form31.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-submit-Form-31-offline\"><\/span><strong>How to submit Form 31 offline?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Download the form <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epfindia.gov.in\/site_docs\/PDFs\/Downloads_PDFs\/Form31.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a> and print it<\/li><li>Fill the form with correct details and sign it<\/li><li>Get a certificate for your employer. Also, request them to validate it<\/li><li>Ensure that your employer fills in the required details such as designation, date and signature correctly<\/li><li>Get the duly filled form attested from your employer<\/li><li>Submit the form to your respective jurisdictional EPFO office<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents-required-to-submit-EPF-Form-31\"><\/span><strong>Documents required to submit EPF Form 31<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Reason for advance<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Documents required for PF withdrawal<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To buy equipment for physically handicapped<\/td><td>Certificate from a doctor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>If adversely affected due to lack of power supply<\/td><td>Statement from the state government<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plot purchase<\/td><td>Declaration form and a copy of the purchase agreement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Construction of a dwelling<\/td><td>Signed declaration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>If adversely affected by the occurrence of natural calamities<\/td><td>Certificate from the concerned authority<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lockout of an establishment<\/td><td>Declaration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Home loan repayment<\/td><td>Signed declaration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>House repair (one instance)<\/td><td>Proof of need for repair<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>House alteration (only instance)<\/td><td>Proof of need for alteration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Education<\/td><td>Bonafide certificate from the concerned educational institution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medical treatment<\/td><td>-A certificate from a registered medical physician-A certificate from the employer about a lack of ESI facility-A certificate from a specialist (leprosy, tuberculosis)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wedding<\/td><td>Marriage certificate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-check-EPF-Form-31-claim-status\"><\/span><strong>How to check EPF Form 31 claim status?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Visit the Unified Portal<\/li><li>Log in by entering your UAN number and password, then click on \u2018Sign In\u2019<\/li><li>Select the \u2018Track Claim Status\u2019 option under \u2018Online Services\u2019<\/li><li>From the drop-down menu, select the location of the nearest PF office. You can see codes for your PF office and the region<\/li><li>Enter the establishment code that you can find on your pay slip<\/li><li>Key in your 7-digit account number and click on \u2018Submit\u2019<\/li><li>The status of your Form 31 claim will be visible on your screen<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things-to-remember-while-submitting-Form-31\"><\/span><strong>Things to remember while submitting Form 31<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Attaching a cancelled cheque with the form is mandatory to verify your bank account details<\/li><li>In case you are submitting the form offline, you are required to get a certification from your last employer<\/li><li>Online claim application is only possible if your PAN, bank account, and Aadhaar are linked with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-member-portal\/\">UAN<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1658230812393\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-Form-31-in-EPF\"><\/span><strong>What is Form 31 in EPF?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Form 31 is used to file for an advance PF withdrawal under permitted conditions. You can submit this form with EPFO either online or offline.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1658230822171\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is-it-mandatory-to-link-PAN-with-UAN-to-submit-EPF-withdrawal-form-31-online\"><\/span><strong>Is it mandatory to link PAN with UAN to submit EPF withdrawal form 31 online?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Make sure that you have linked your PAN with UAN if you want to submit your Form 31 online.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1658230832168\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which-document-is-required-to-verify-bank-account-details\"><\/span><strong>Which document is required to verify bank account details?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It is mandatory to submit a cancelled cheque to verify your bank account details. Additionally, keep your other bank details such as account number, branch name, and IFSC ready.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1658230843952\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-long-does-it-take-for-the-verification-of-an-application-and-transfer-of-funds-to-a-bank-account\"><\/span><strong>How long does it take for the verification of an application and transfer of funds to a bank account?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Verification of an application takes at least two weeks. Funds will be transferred to the bank account in the same period. You can track the process by checking EPF Form 31 claim status online.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1658230853747\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is-a-certificate-from-the-last-employer-mandatory\"><\/span><strong><strong>Is a certificate from the last employer mandatory?<\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There are two ways of submitting an EPF withdrawal Form 31 &#8211; online and offline. Getting a certificate from your previous employer is only mandatory in case you apply for advance EPF withdrawal offline.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1658230873468\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-the-reasons-for-the-rejection-of-EPF-Form-31\"><\/span><strong>What are the reasons for the rejection of EPF Form 31?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Your EPF Form 31 claim can be rejected due to the following reasons:<br \/>-You have claimed an advance previously<br \/>-You failed to return your signed claim form after completing the online claim -procedure<br \/>-There is a mismatch between the information you provided and previous records<br \/>-Your signature is not matching the records<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1658230915624\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-cancel-Form-31-claim\"><\/span><strong>How to cancel Form 31 claim?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Once submitted, you cannot cancel an EPF Form 31 claim. In case of emergencies, you can reach out to the EPFO Regional Office.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1658230924284\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-much-can-you-claim-through-Form-31\"><\/span><strong>How much can you claim through Form 31?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The advance amount depends on the purpose of withdrawal and your service time. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/pf-withdrawal-rules-full-advance-withdrawal-process-documents-grievance-and-faqs\/\">PF Withdrawal Rules<\/a> to know more.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EPF Form 31 is used to make an advance\/partial withdrawal against a PF account. A partial PF withdrawal is only allowed in certain circumstances. 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