what is form 31 in epfo

EPF Form 31, also known as the EPF Advance Form, is used to file a claim for partial withdrawal or advance from the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) account. The form is a 4-page document that can be downloaded from the EPFO’s official website or other sources. The form must be signed by the employee before submission, and there are a few fields to be filled by the employer and the EPF Commissioner. The form requires the employee to fill in information such as the reason for partial withdrawal, mobile number, and other relevant details. The employer needs to fill in details such as the designation, date, and signature fields in the form. The EPF commissioner will also need to submit requisite details. The form can be submitted both online and offline. The reasons for partial withdrawal can include medical reasons, purchasing a house, loan repayment, marriage, grant advances in special cases, physically handicapped, and withdrawal before retirement.