(a) Descriptive role of pensioner and his/her specimen signature/thumt,-impression in duplicate;

(b) 3 passport size photographs (if claimed by the member, joint photo with spouse). If the pension is claimed by member, there is not need to send photograph of the children. If claimed by widow/widower, the photograph should be sent for widow/ widower and his/her two children (below 25 years) separately. The photographs are to be attested by the employer or his authorized official, indicating the person to whom the photograph relates and also the P.F. Account Number of the member, written on the reverse and placed in a separate envelope.

(c) In the case of a member, who is permanently and totally disabled during the employment, he/she should undergo a medical examination before the Medical Board as advised by the E.P.F. Office. However, the disablement should occur while in employment.

(d) The application should be forwarded through the establishment in which the member last served/died. The establishment should furnish the certificate and wage particulars duly attested by the authorized officer.

(e) Only if the establishment is closed, the application should be forwarded through the Magistrate/Gazetted Officer/Bank Manager/any other authorized officer as may be approved by the Commissioner.