The submission window for the 'life certificate' or Jeevan Pramaan Patra for senior citizens has officially opened on Wednesday, November 1. While the process began for super senior citizens in October, it must be noted that timely submission of life certificates is crucial for pensioners to receive their monthly share. The same can be submitted to the pension-disbursing authorities (PDAs), including banks and post offices.
Failure to comply with this requirement could lead to the suspension of pensions. Pensioners have two options for submitting their life certificates: they can either personally visit PDAs or utilise the online submission method. The
Jeevan Pramaan Patra holds a validity of 12 months from the date of the last submission.
Pensioners can generate a
Digital Life Certificate (DLC) using an Aadhaar-based biometric authentication system and a specialised software application. This DLC is securely stored online and accessible to both the pensioner and the PDA whenever necessary. To streamline the submission process,
various avenues have been made available to pensioners, eliminating the need to visit a bank in person.
One of the methods involves utilising face authentication technology provided by the government. Through the
Aadhaar Face RD app and the Jeevan Pramaan application, pensioners can submit their certificates using an Android smartphone. Alternatively, pensioners can request a postman to submit their digital life certificate through the India Post Payment Bank website, or they can opt for the doorstep banking services, which are particularly beneficial for those facing mobility challenges. This service is available for senior citizens above 70 and disabled individuals who have completed their KYC.
Notably, the doorstep service of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) offers a digital submission option for pensioners at a nominal cost of ₹70, regardless of whether the pensioner holds an account with IPPB. This effort between the Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare, the Department of Posts, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), and the Ministry of Electronics and IT aims to facilitate the submission process for all pensioners across the country.
To submit the life certificate, pensioners can also utilise the mobile app launched by India Post Payments Bank. The process for submitting a life certificate digitally through the India Post Payments Bank mobile app is as follows:
Step 1:
Download the Postinfo App from the Google Play Store.
Step 2: Open the app and navigate to service requests, providing necessary details.
Step 3: Select the life certificate option after going to India Post Payment Bank.
Step 4: Confirm the submission with an OTP, and the request for a Digital Life Certificate will be forwarded to the nearest post office.
Step 5: Within 48 hours, the postman will deliver the digital life certificate. During the postman's visit, have the Aadhaar number and PPO number ready.
The postman will collect the required information, take the pensioner's fingerprint, and a cash payment of ₹70. The life certificate will then be sent to the pension disbursing bank, and pensioners will receive a notification regarding its submission.
First Published: Nov 1, 2023 11:20 AM IST
