Central Govt further extends period for submission of Life Certificate by pensioners till Feb 28, 2021 [Read Notice]

On Monday, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions issued Circular further extending the period for submission of Life Certificate by pensioners till Feb 28, 2021.

The Department took the decision keeping in view the numerous petitions from various Pensioners’ Associations as well as individuals' requests as the concern around the the vulnerability of elderly population to Corona Virus due the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic was a real issue.

The Department in its order issued dated 11-09-2020, had first asked the pensioners to submit the Life Certificate from 01-11-2020 to 31-12-2020.

The Circular also read:

"The above measures are expected to avoid rush at branches, stagger the submission of the LCs by the elderly population while maintaining social distancing, and to that extent, prevent the spread of Corona virus. PDAs shall also ensure proper arrangements and social distancing measures at the branches and prevent overcrowding."

All Pension Disbursing Authorities are requested to take note of this OM for compliance and give wide publicity to the same amongst pensioners.

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