Citizens aged 60 and above but less than 80 must submit their life certificates between November 1 and 30 annually, while those 80 and above have the window open from October 1 to November 30. From November 1-30, the government will run an awareness campaign about digital life certificates (DLCs) in collaboration with 19 banks, 785 district post offices, 57 pensioners’ welfare associations, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and Railways, among others, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions said in a notification on October 22.

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According to the statement, the campaign aims to reach all pensioners across the country.

Why You Need To Submit The Life Certificate?

Central and state government pensioners must submit life certificates to declare they are alive and receive pensions. Earlier, they had to be physically present in designated offices to submit the document. However, they can now submit it digitally through the Jeevan Pramaan app.

Who Can Submit A Life Certificate In October?

In a July 18, 2019, notification, the Department of Pension and Pensioner’s Welfare (DOPPW) allowed pensioners aged 80 and above to submit the certificate a month early from October 1, giving them a two-month window to complete the formality.

What If They Don’t Submit The Certificate?

If they fail to submit the certificate by November, their pensions will stop from December.

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In case of a delay due to a system error, the pension will be paid along with the arrears, if any, after it is updated. If they fail to submit the certificate for three consecutive years or more, it will require the approval of the relevant competent authority and the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) to reinstate their pensions.