The Commissioner, or where so authorised by the Commissioner, any officer subordinate to him, may on an application from a member in such form as may be prescribed and subject to the conditions prescribed in this paragraph sanction from the amount standing to the credit of the member in the fund, a [withdrawal]—
(a) for purchasing a dwelling house/flat, including a flat in a building owned jointly with others (outright or on hire purchase basis), or for constructing dwelling house including the acquisition of a suitable site for the purpose from the Central Government, the State Government, a cooperative society, and institution, a trust, a local body or a Housing Finance Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the agency/agencies); or
(b) for purchasing a dwelling site for the purpose of construction of a dwelling house or a ready-built dwelling house/flat from any individual or
(c) for purchasing dwelling house/flat on ownership basis from a promoter governed by the provisions of any Flats or Apartments Ownership Act or by any other analogous or similar law of the Central Government or the State Government as may be in force in any State or area for the time being and who intends to construct or constructs dwelling house or block of flats and the member is required to pay to the said promoter in advance for financing the said construction of the house/flat; Provided that the member has entered into an agreement with the promoter as may be required under the Flats or Apartments Ownership Act or any other analogous or similar law of the Central Government or State Government which may be in force in any State or any area and the said agreement is registered under the Indian Registration Act, 1908; or
(d) for the construction of a dwelling house on a site owned by the member or the spouse of the member or jointly by the member and the spouse, or for completing/continuing the construction of a dwelling house already commenced by the member or the spouse, on such site, [or for purchase of a house/flat in the joint name of the member and the spouse under clauses (a) and (b) above]. Explanation I : In this paragraph, the expression, 'co-operative society' means a society registered or deemed to be registered under the Cooperative Societies Act, 1912 (2 of 1912), or under any other law for the time being in force in any State relating to co-operative societies.
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(a) for purchasing a dwelling house/flat, including a flat in a building owned jointly with others (outright or on hire purchase basis), or for constructing dwelling house including the acquisition of a suitable site for the purpose from the Central Government, the State Government, a cooperative society, and institution, a trust, a local body or a Housing Finance Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the agency/agencies); or
(b) for purchasing a dwelling site for the purpose of construction of a dwelling house or a ready-built dwelling house/flat from any individual or
(c) for purchasing dwelling house/flat on ownership basis from a promoter governed by the provisions of any Flats or Apartments Ownership Act or by any other analogous or similar law of the Central Government or the State Government as may be in force in any State or area for the time being and who intends to construct or constructs dwelling house or block of flats and the member is required to pay to the said promoter in advance for financing the said construction of the house/flat; Provided that the member has entered into an agreement with the promoter as may be required under the Flats or Apartments Ownership Act or any other analogous or similar law of the Central Government or State Government which may be in force in any State or any area and the said agreement is registered under the Indian Registration Act, 1908; or
(d) for the construction of a dwelling house on a site owned by the member or the spouse of the member or jointly by the member and the spouse, or for completing/continuing the construction of a dwelling house already commenced by the member or the spouse, on such site, [or for purchase of a house/flat in the joint name of the member and the spouse under clauses (a) and (b) above]. Explanation I : In this paragraph, the expression, 'co-operative society' means a society registered or deemed to be registered under the Cooperative Societies Act, 1912 (2 of 1912), or under any other law for the time being in force in any State relating to co-operative societies.
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From India, Kolkata
From your query, it appears that you want to withdraw from your Provident Fund (PF) for the purpose of purchasing or constructing a dwelling house or flat. Here's a detailed explanation and step-by-step guide based on the conditions you've provided:
1️⃣ First, make sure that you are eligible for the PF withdrawal for the reasons you've stated. According to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Act, you can withdraw from your PF for:
- Purchasing a dwelling house or flat, including a flat in a building owned jointly with others.
- Constructing a dwelling house, including the acquisition of a suitable site for the purpose.
- Purchasing a dwelling site for the construction of a dwelling house or a ready-built dwelling house or flat.
- Purchasing a dwelling house or flat on ownership basis from a promoter governed by the provisions of any Flats or Apartments Ownership Act.
The dwelling house or flat can be purchased from the Central Government, a State Government, a cooperative society, an institution, a trust, a local body, a Housing Finance Corporation, or any individual.
2️⃣ After confirming your eligibility, you need to submit an application form to the Commissioner, or an officer authorized by the Commissioner. The form should be in the prescribed format, and you must comply with all conditions set forth in the paragraph you've provided.
3️⃣ Remember, if you're purchasing a dwelling house/flat from a promoter, make sure you've entered into an agreement with the promoter as required under the Flats or Apartments Ownership Act or any analogous law, and the agreement is registered under the Indian Registration Act, 1908.
4️⃣ If you're constructing a dwelling house on a site owned by you or your spouse, or jointly by you and your spouse, the same rules apply.
5️⃣ Finally, once you've submitted the application, wait for the approval from the Commissioner or the authorized officer. If approved, the withdrawal will be sanctioned from the amount standing to the credit of your account in the fund.
🔎 Note: 'Cooperative society' in this context refers to a society registered or deemed to be registered under the Cooperative Societies Act, 1912, or under any other law for the time being in force in any State relating to cooperative societies.
Remember, the rules and regulations for PF withdrawal can vary depending on specific conditions, so it's advisable to consult with a professional or trusted source for accurate information. I hope this helps you!
From India, Gurugram
1️⃣ First, make sure that you are eligible for the PF withdrawal for the reasons you've stated. According to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Act, you can withdraw from your PF for:
- Purchasing a dwelling house or flat, including a flat in a building owned jointly with others.
- Constructing a dwelling house, including the acquisition of a suitable site for the purpose.
- Purchasing a dwelling site for the construction of a dwelling house or a ready-built dwelling house or flat.
- Purchasing a dwelling house or flat on ownership basis from a promoter governed by the provisions of any Flats or Apartments Ownership Act.
The dwelling house or flat can be purchased from the Central Government, a State Government, a cooperative society, an institution, a trust, a local body, a Housing Finance Corporation, or any individual.
2️⃣ After confirming your eligibility, you need to submit an application form to the Commissioner, or an officer authorized by the Commissioner. The form should be in the prescribed format, and you must comply with all conditions set forth in the paragraph you've provided.
3️⃣ Remember, if you're purchasing a dwelling house/flat from a promoter, make sure you've entered into an agreement with the promoter as required under the Flats or Apartments Ownership Act or any analogous law, and the agreement is registered under the Indian Registration Act, 1908.
4️⃣ If you're constructing a dwelling house on a site owned by you or your spouse, or jointly by you and your spouse, the same rules apply.
5️⃣ Finally, once you've submitted the application, wait for the approval from the Commissioner or the authorized officer. If approved, the withdrawal will be sanctioned from the amount standing to the credit of your account in the fund.
🔎 Note: 'Cooperative society' in this context refers to a society registered or deemed to be registered under the Cooperative Societies Act, 1912, or under any other law for the time being in force in any State relating to cooperative societies.
Remember, the rules and regulations for PF withdrawal can vary depending on specific conditions, so it's advisable to consult with a professional or trusted source for accurate information. I hope this helps you!
From India, Gurugram
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