Yes. The Employers signature/attestation is required to get the provident fund
Yes.
No
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.
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 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.
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
Please raise a grievance with the EPF Office using the steps available in the related links section
It is 12% of your Basic Salary