No
Yes. The Employers signature/attestation is required to get the provident fund
To record employee contributions to the provident fund: Debit Provident Fund Expense and Credit Employee Contribution Payable. To record employer contributions: Debit Provident Fund Expense and Credit Employer Contribution Payable.
You can contact your employer. They would have it.
It is called a form 19 and your employer can give it to you when you leave him
Yes, It is a legal obligation of the employer.
Contact your regional pf office
No. It is a crime and he can be arrested for it
The withdrawal rules for provident fund are the same across India. Refer to the related links for details on each of the rules
The Employee Provident Fund record is maintained by the EPF Organization and a copy of the latest statement will be provided to both the employee and employer as requested
Yes.
It is 12% of your Basic Salary
If you are currently employed - you cannot withdraw your pf money from your previous employer. You can only get it transferred. Withdrawal is only permitted if you are going to be unemployed for a period of at least 3 months after leaving a current job