Employee Provident Fund Withdrawal Claim Procedure

Dear Friends, if you are about to withdraw your hard earned Provident Fund amount from your respective EPFO please follow the below steps.

I have successfully received the money in about 60 days from EPFO directly credited to my account provided.

Submitted the filled in form 10C and 19 along with required checklist documents to WIPRO Bangalore PF Cell on 19th February 2015

60 days cooling period from the date of resignation is required before you could apply for PF withdrawal.

Check List

1. Please attach a cancelled cheque leaf of the same account mentioned in the application.(Signed)

2. Revenue Stamps Re. 1 each are required to be affixed on the forms and duly signed. (Not available in Karnataka so just sign in the location where it has been requested for revenue stamp)

3. Attach a copy of relieving letter.

4. Download and take print outs of form 10C and 19. Please mention your contact no on the top of the form-19 and 10c.


Form 10C Link

http://www.epfindia.com/site_docs/PDFs/Downloads_PDFs/Form10C.pdf 

Form 19 Link

http://www.epfindia.com/site_docs/PDFs/Downloads_PDFs/UAN-Based_Form10C.pdf

Processing Confirmation from WIPRO PF Cell - 5th March 2015 (15th Day)

Physical Document Acknowledgement from PF Office Bangalore - 25th March 2015 (35th Day)

System Entry Acknowledgement SMS From EPFO Office - 6th March 2015 (45th Day)

Updated in Portal 

http://epfoservices.in/homepage_claim_status_new.php 

Payment received on 22nd April 2015 (58 days)





Payment Transfer SMS on 24th April 2015

Thank you for reading my blog. Hope you get your hard earned money much sooner.

If you can directly submit the form to PF office after duly getting is signed from your employer you can avoid 10-15 days of transit time through courier. 

I have read that if you get it signed by higher authority in PF office claiming any urgency you can get your money in 1 or 2 days. After all its your money go for it. 

Please check link below if you can do your claim online instead of my above offline process 

http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/retirement-funds-provident-fund-epfo-online-transfer/1/209802.html

Christmas Ride to GOA

Its My Birthday

O Yeh its my Birthday. Another year rolled by. A year older and yes i have completed X years on this planet where X is just a numerical value.

A year passed by with nothing major thing to brag about except for a Job change which is giving me few more bucks and my ass on the sword edge. A false move and .....

Lived in a new city Hyderabad for Six Months. Loved the place, Food and People. Love to come back any time.

Long Rides in my bull have become scarce with each passing year Just like picking your phone and calling your friend. Have done a ride to Courtallam and Celebration ride to Sakleshpura. A get together drive with friends in Sakleshpura. Wonderful rides and drive with wonderful people though.

Few of my close buddies got married and few produced their offspring and yeh only time to see some closest buddies and have some Booze along and talk how wonderful it was when we were Y years old.

Thought i too would get married but nothing happened owing to Govt approvals (Parents) hope to get the files cleared by next quarter at least and start the project of a happy family.

I know what you said just now and Yes i am Keeping all the hopes alive by watching occasional motivational videos on you tube to pump up my adrenaline.

Had some losses on personal front loosing some old and young people. Reiterating my belief 'ashes to ashes, dust to dust'.

Honestly could not catch with as many people as i would want to meet and pursue some musical instrument which i dishonestly tried for 3 months each on drums and Guitar two years ago.

Thinking to cut down on FB and Whatsapp but fear what if i miss something important update and i don't know what is that something and that something i did not miss before entering into FB or Whatsapp.

Like everyone i too think of hitting gym to get fitter nothing astronomical or greedy like 6/8 pack abs but at least to have the courage to climb 3 floors to reach my office desk without gasping.

I did not make any new friends and cut down on few however my FB friends rose to 730.

I am thankful to my best buddies who know me inside out not the literal meaning but a poetic meaning.

I wont say i am having a great time but definitely something to cheer about crossing X mark with wonderful people which i am surrounded with and motivating me to do something anew. With hopes alive it would be another exciting X+1.

Thank you guys for all the Birthday wishes along with you, my family including my better half its a wonderful place to be, to bond with family and friends, to explore, to get motivated, to perform to the fullest and have a sense of satisfaction of the journey.

Nevertheless at start i was with a sense of worthlessness of a year gone by but when i penned down i feel grateful with small achievements and even further motivated for the year ahead.


Cheers.

I LOVE YOU ALL and I MISS YOU ALL

Diwali In Noida

I have always heard that Diwali in North India is much lively and fun filled compared to south India. This time i had a chance to witness the celebration first hand thanks to my official deputation here in Noida.

A week before Diwali i could see houses are being decorated with fancy lights of various colors hung all over the houses and apartments. The Brightly lit houses in itself echoed the vibration that Diwali has set in.

The markets were stocked with heaps of chocolate gift boxes, dry fruits and nuts boxes, Biscuits and traditionally made sweets. Raking in the occasion shopkeepers were doing brisk business.

It has been a curious quite Diwali for me in Noida. Going about in the packed markets looking at people buying gifts,earthen lamps, pile of stocked gifts and brisk sales of the gifts, i was just getting immersed in the moment.

Mostly over here on the evening of Diwali people Perform puja seeking the blessings of Goddess Laxmi, decorate houses with earthen lamps, lights, flowers and burst crackers. People exchange best wishes with relatives and friends by giving out sweet boxes and other gifts.

Today I was woken up to a call from Dad wishing me the best in life, the sweetest voice i could hear on a Diwali morning and exchanged greetings and wishes from my ever loving sweetest mom.

I called upon my sisters, Brother in laws , nephews, niece i am delighted that i could wish each one of the members of my family on this special occasion also a special blabbering Diwali wishes from my youngest niece Taniksha.

Never to forget my best buddies whom i called upon and exchanged greetings.

Though this Diwali is far from my folks back home the sense of being connected is much stronger than if i would have been back home. The feeling of having and missing special people in life is stronger otherwise its taken for granted.

I pray to the almighty to shower abundance of peace, love and prosperity to each one of my family members, friends and well wishers.

Happy Diwali - Lots of Love  and Best wishes

One Day

It was a long day at work and when i arrived home and wanted to park my bike in the garage a pulsar was parked obstructing entry to the garage. I was furious and wanted to take the bike from my way and push it down. I kept calm and was wondering why the bike was parked haphazardly and I realized that due to rain some hours back he had parked under the shade of my garage. The short burst of anger would have made me feel so bad had I pushed it to the ground.  

When i was pushing myself past 7 km mark i saw a banner "Pain is temporary it will  way go away anyway. Keep running" the line was such an inspiration for my run that i did not stop and kept pushing myself and Yes the physical pain is gone after 2 days.  clocked 1 hour 4 minutes.

It has been 3 days since my mom left to Karaikudi for a wedding. Its me and my dad at home. Today morning he prepared rice and dhal sambar for breakfast it was awesome and some heart to heart talking. for dinner he had prepared chapathi and potato sabji it was lip smacking. Thanks Dad from bottom of my heart for the wonderful person you have been all along to me.

To nite when i reached home. There was a truck load of items being unloaded guess a family had moved from a distant city to a house in my lane. The truck was parked in front of my garage/gate and items spread out. A man came forward before he could speak i said "no problem i can manage" i sneaked my bike in the little gap and put my bike in, there after i had to jump the compound wall to get into my house.

On a regular conversation with my auto driver from guest house to office i casually asked how many kids do you have ? his reply was 3 kids in that 1 is of my brother. Then i asked where is your brother ? Sir my brother passed away within a year of marriage and i married my brothers wife and we have two kids after marriage.

It was quite late when i reached guest house. The staff were having their dinner. My dinner was spread out knowing that i would be there any moment. Seeing the staff having dinner I asked them do you guys don't have chapathi and sabji ? No sir we are only allowed to have Rice and Dhal.

Today evening i was just standing near the office gate. Our security guard approached me and asked sir i want some advice from you. I have done Masters in Psychology but not sure how i have to proceed further so that i can earn a little more money in a different Job.



    

BMTC Volvo Vajra Monthly Bus Pass

Are you among countless commuters who are equally irritated of the mad traffic, ever going construction of under pass, over bridge on the outer ring road or want to be Eco friendly by using public Transport?

The best solution can be to take up BMTC Vajra service (Volvo AC Bus Service)

I have been using VAJRA BMTC Service past one month to commute to my office in Eco Space and i am delighted by using the service.

BMTC gives monthly pass for the calendar month ONLY and DAY PASS.

In UK i used to get Weekly pass, I can buy it any day and use it for 7 Days. It would be really helpful if BMTC could introduce Weekly Pass for those who would not be using the service for whole month as they may be going on vacation, however there is DAY PASS which can be availed.

It had been a pain to have the exact change and to face the wrath of the conductor every time i board the bus hence i switched to take Monthly pass which would save me from tendering the exact change to get the ticket.
To check BMTC website Click here

• BMTC Vajra Monthly Gold Pass: Rs 2250/-  
• Requires a BMTC ID Validation, one time visit to Majestic Bus Stand and on subsequent months you can get the Pass from the Bus conductor itself.

If you don't have BMTC ID you can go for 

• BMTC Vajra Monthly Friendly Pass Rs 2300/- ( Additional Rs 50 )
• Requires any Govt. Agency issued ID Validation, Flash it each time you use the service
• Like Pan card, DL, Voters ID, Passport & Govt Employee ID 

Vajra Monthly Pass Holders can travel on all services except Vayu Vajra and Bangalore Rounds

Below steps would help you to get new BMTC ID

STEP 1 : 
Fill the below form which would be given at the Majestic Pass counter (Kempe Gowda Bus Stand)
Click here to Download the form

You need to have two stamp size photo of yours in hand. 



STEP 2 : 
Give the filled form in the counter by paying 100 RS (ID Card Fee).
You would be given the below Identity card



Fill in the required details and affix your photo.
Get your ID card signed and laminated in the first floor from where the ID was issued.
Your ID card is ready which is valid for 3 years.

STEP 3 :  
Pay the required monthly Pass fee Rs 2250/- to get the Bus Pass
On subsequent months you can get the Pass from the Bus conductor itself starting last day of the month.

As an incentive to the Monthly commuter Pass holders Rainbow Benefits Scheme has been introduced which includes the following benefits to the commuters holding Monthly Pass.

1) 24-hours Insurance coverage: Every valid ordinary monthly commuter pass holder, provided with insurance cover to the tune of Rs.2 lakh if they are involved in an vehicular accident, resulting in loss of life or total incapacitation anytime/anywhere during the validity of the pass.
2) Medical Reimbursement: Every Valid Monthly commuter pass holder, provided with a Medical reimbursement facility up to a maximum of Rs.30,000.00 towards in-patient medical expenses, in case of injury from vehicular accidents. The payment will be made to the commuter on production of the necessary bills/vouchers, after due verification.
3) Vajra and Vayu Vajra Pass: Automatic accident Insurance coverage to the tune of Rs.5 lakh for Vajra passes and Rs.10 lakhs for Vayu Vajra passes in case of death or permanent incapacitation resulting from any vehicular accident .
4) Medical Reimbursement: Medical Reimbursement up to a maximum of Rs.50,000.00 in case of vehicular accidental injuries necessitating in-patient treatment.

Travel Check List

Below is the complete travel check list for Leisure or Business Travel.

I have used this check list numerous times and it has never let me down.

You can Download the below Document : Click Here

Essential documents in Cabin Baggage

• Passport
• Port of Entry Letter
• Invitation Letter
• 2 set of photo copies
• Cash
• Friends home phone numbers
• Itinerary and airline tickets
• Apartment Stay details
• Contact # of POC's
• Travelers Cheque
• Credit cards
• ATM card
• Local Mobile phone for contact numbers
• Travel insurance copy
• Keyfob
• ID Card
• Camera / camcorder functions, and memory has sufficient storage capacity
• Lip balm

Other Documents in Baggage

• Travel insurance
• Procedure if a travel insurance issue occurs ie:contact comp get police report
• Card cash, credit and limit details of your credit cards for relevant countries
• PIN/IPIN numbers
• Medical prescription requirements

Electronic devices

• Power plug adapter
• Baggage is sound and lockable
• 3 pin converter India to US / Worldwide Converter

Checklist Two, Packing - Essential Things To Take

Personal:

• Glasses / contacts
• Toothbrush
• Paste and floss
• Deodorant
• Nail clippers
• Sunglasses
• Hair brush
• Soap
• Shampoo
• Gel
• Coconut Oil for Hair
• Lunch Box - Microwave safe - Tupper ware
• Shaving Brush
• Shaving Paste
• Shaving Lotion
• Shaving Blade

Health:

• Prescriptions
• Asprin/panadol
• Laxatives
• Insect repellent
• Vitamins
• Cold sore cream
• Cold/flu tablets
• Sunscreen
• allergy tablets

Touring Bag:

• Small sturdy day pack or bag

Just in case:

• Swiss Army type knife
• Sewing kit
• Twist tie cloths line
• Towelettes
• Ziplock plastic bags for wet/ leaking items

Gadgets:

• Alarm clock
• LED torch
• Mobile phone and charger
• Camera and camcorder, with media and charger

Shoes:

• Casual
• Sports
• Chappal sandal
• chappal Hawaii

Cloths:

• Socks
• Underwear
• thermals
• Shorts
• Pants
• Formal shirts
• Formal Pants
• Jeans/Casual pants
• Tee/Casual shirts
• Belt
• Hankies
• Gloves
• Scarf
• Hat/Cap
• Monkey cap
• Coat/jacket
• Light raincoat
• Swim trunks
  

Jobs to Do:

1. Leave a copy of documents with someone at home
2. Travel itinerary, stay and contact details to close ones
3. Apply identification to your baggage inside and out
4. Attach baggage id tags
5. Obtain suitable baggage locks
6. Check your primary shoes are sound
7. Purchase foreign cash
8. Confirm your flights timing and dates
9. Cancel any regular deliveries like newspapers and milk
10. Empty perishables from your fridge
11. Turn off all electrical and computers before you leave (Double check)