Obtaining of Life Certificate by Banks from Doorstep of Pensioners

January 22, 2020 admin Leave a Comment

The Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare has issued a circular on 17 January 2020 about the Door-step submission of Life Certificate facility.

As per the order, all Banks to ensure Door-step submission of Life Certificate facility, along with Banking facility to all senior citizens of more than 70 years of age and differently-abled or infirm persons, including pick up of cash and delivery of cash against withdrawal.

Highlights of the order

Exemption from personal appearance by Pensioners submitting Life Certificate
Digital Life Certificate mode of submission as part of Prime Minister’s “Digital India” scheme
Mandatory issue of acknowledgement to Pensioners on submission of Life Certificates
All Banks to ensure Door-step submission of Life Certificate facility, along with Banking facility to all senior citizens of more than 70 years of age and differently abled or infirm persons
Door-step submission of Life Certificate facility including pick up of cash and delivery of cash against withdrawal
The banks shall not charge any Pensioner more than Rs. 60/- for such a doorstep visit.

Life Certificate at Doorstep of Pensioners – DoPPW Pensioners Portal Order 17 January 2020

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