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Revision of Pension of Pre-2016 Pensioners – Stagnation Increment

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Revision of pension of Pre-2016 Pensioners – Stagnation Increment

“benefit of additional increment has been granted to those officers who were serving as on 1.1.2016. Those who retired/died before 1.1.2016 are, therefore, not eligible for increment after retirement for the purpose of pension.”

No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi-110 003
Dated the 21st December, 2018

Office Memorandum

Subject: Revision of Pension of Pre-2016 pensioners – Stagnation Increment regarding

The undersigned is directed to say that in pursuance of the decision taken by the Government on the recommendations of the 7th CPC, orders were issued vide this Deptt’s OM of even number dated 12.5.2017 for revision of pension/family pension in respect of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners by notionally fixing pay in the pay matrix recommended by the 7th CPC in the level corresponding to the pay in the pay scale/pay band and grade pay at which the Government servant / pensioner retired/died.

Concordance tables for fixation of notional pay / pension of pre-2016 pensioners were issued vide this Department’s OM of even number dated 6.7.2017.

2. References/representations have been received in this Department seeking clarification on the applicability of the OM dated 7.9.2016 for the purpose of notional pay fixation and revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners and family pensioners w.e.f. 1.1.2016.

The matter has been examined in consultation with the Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure). It is clarified that the benefit of additional increment has been granted to those officers who were serving as on 1.1.2016. Those who retired/died before 1.1.2016 are, therefore, not eligible for increment after retirement for the purpose of pension.

3. This issues with the approval of Department of Expenditure vide their I.D. No.1(3)/V-V/2018 dated 4.9.2018 and 1.D. No.1(3)/V-V/2018 dated 28.11.2018

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(S.K. Makkar)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

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Notice for Pensioner – Submission of Life Certificate

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Notice for Pensioner – Submission of Life Certificate

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE

Trikoot-II, Bhikaji Cama Place,
New Delhi – 110066
Phone: 26174596, 26174456, 26174438

Notice for the Pensioners

All the pensioners are required to submit their life certificate to the authorized banks for pension in the month of November each year for continuation of their pension.

To facilitate the pensioners and as a welfare measure, biometric machines have been installed in Grievance Cell, CPAO for the pensioners who want to submit their life certificate online through Jeevan Praman. Pensioners can contact CPAO reception for availing the service.

For physically handicapped pensioners CPAO will liaison with the Banks and the pensioners to get their life certification done.

Pensioners can contact CPAO through our toll free number 1800-11-7788, email [email protected], and twitter handle cpao_social.

FAQ for Pensioners Regarding Digital Life Certificate (DLC)

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FAQ for Pensioners Regarding Digital Life Certificate (DLC)

Frequently asked questions for Pensioners regarding Jeevan Pramaan / Digital Life Certificate (DLC)

What is Jeevan Pramaan/Digital Life Certificate (DLC) ?
Jeevan Pramaan is a biometric enabled Aadhaar-based Digital Life Certificate for pensioners. Jeevan Pramaan i.e DLC is generated for individual pensioner using his/her Aadhaar number and Biometrics.

How is this different from traditional Life Certificate issued by Govt Officers/ Agencies?
For Jeevan Pramaan (DLC) the pensioner is not required to present himself/ herself personally before the Pension Disbursing Officer. DLC does not have to be submitted physically to the Pension Disbursing Agency ( Bank/Post Office etc ) as it is available to them digitally and. is automatically processed by the Pension Disbursing Agency. Also each DLC has a unique id called the Pramaan-Id.

Is the Pramaan ID / Jeevan Pramaan i.e DLC valid for life ?
The Pramaan ID/Jeevan Pramaan is not valid for life. The validity period of the certificate is as per rules specified by the Pension Sanctioning Authority. Once the validity period is over a new JeevanPramaan Certificate i.e a new Pramaan Id needs to be obtained.

Who is eligible for Jeevan Pramaan i.e Digital Life Certificate ?
A pensioner whose Pension Sanctioning Authority (PSA) is onboarded on to JeevanPramaan is eligible for Jeevan Pramaan. List of onboarded PSA, can be found under ‘Circulars’ tab on the https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in portal.

From where can I obtain a Jeevan Pramaan i.e Digital Life Certificate
You can obtain a DLC from
1. various Citizen Service Centre (CSC ) located across India
2. office of Pension Disbursing Agencies (PDA) such as Post Office, Banks, Treasury etc
3. It can also be generated from home/any location on a Windows PC/Laptop( ver 7 & above) or Android Mobile ( KitKat & above ), for more details click here

What is required, if I want to generate DLC on my PC/Laptop/Mobile
1. A STQC certified Biometric Device is required.
2. ‘RD Service’ of the Biometric Device being used should be installed on the PC/Laptop/mobile.
3. The ‘JeevanPramaan Application’ has to be installed on your PC/mobile. It can be downloaded from the ‘Download’ tab from https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in portal.
4. An Internet Connection is required.

How can I find a Citizen Service Centre (CSC) ?
You can search nearest CSC by clicking on ‘Locate a Centre’ on https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in portal or alternately you can send SMS to 7738299899.

The SMS body must start with keyword “JPL” and after space write your pin-code. e.g. JPL 110003 and send it to 7738299899.

What information is required to be provided by a pensioner to generate the Jeevan Pramaan?
The Pensioner has to provide Aadhaar Number, Name, Mobile Number and self declared Pension Related Information like PPO Number, Pension Account number, Bank details, Name of Pension Sanctioning Authority, Pension Disbursing Authority, etc.

The pensioner has to also provide his/her biometrics either Iris or Fingerprint. Note : Incorrect information may lead to rejection of the DLC by the authorities.

What is the procedure for generating a Jeevan Pramaan from a CSC/office of PDA?
1. Pensioner visits a CSC or office of PDA
2. He/She provides the required information to the operator. The operator feeds/enters this information into the system i.e Jeevan Pramaan Application
3.The pensioner has to then provide his/her biometrics by placing his/her finger on the finger print scanner or eye in front of the Iris scanner.
4. On successful aadhaar based biometric authentication, Jeevan Pramaan is generated with a unique id called Pramaan Id.
5. An acknowledgement message quoting the Pramaan Id is sent as an SMS to the mobile number provided by the pensioner.
Note – The JeevanPramaan/DLC thus generated is subject to approval of the Pension Sanctioning/Disbursing Authority as provided by the pensioner.

Do I have to submit the Jeevan Pramaan i.e DLC to my bank/post office etc?

No, You do not have to submit the DLC to the bank/post office/pension disbursing agency. The DLC is automatically available to them electronically.

Can I get my Digital Life Certificate i.e JeevanPramaan downloaded online, after it is generated?
Yes, once your praman-id is generated, you can download the Digital Life Certificate by following the link https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in/ppouser/login.

How can I know the status of my Digital Life Certificate, whether it has been accepted/rejected ?
You need to download the DLC from the https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in portal to know the status.

I have received SMS on my mobile that my JeevaanPramaan is rejected, what should I do?
Contact your Pension Disbursing Agency. JeevanPramaan is rejected in case wrong particulars are provided by pensioner while generating the DLC.

It is recommended that a new Jeevan Pramaan i.e Pramaan-ID be generated by providing all correct information and biometrics.

Is Electronic Jeevan Pramaan i.e DLC a must for the pensioner?
JeevanPramaan i.e DLC is an add on facility to the already existing ways of submission of Life Certificate.

What is the procedure for getting Aadhaar Number?
Contact nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre in your city for getting a Aadhaar Number.

You can find permanent Aadhaar Enrolment Centres from UIDAI website https://appointments.uidai.gov.in

Is this certificate valid?
Yes, Digital Life Certificate is a valid certificate and recognized under the IT Act. The system benefits the pensioner from having to go before the Pension disbursing Authority to prove that he/she is alive.

Life Certificate for Pensioners – Application Format with Non-Employment Certificate

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Life Certificate for Pensioners – Application Format with Non-Employment Certificate

“Revised Application Format of Life Certificate for Pensioners”

STATE BANK OF INDIA
CERTIFICATE TO BE SUBMITTED BY PENSIONER

A) LIFE CERTIFICATE

Certified that I have seen the pensioner ________________________________________ (Name of pensioner), holder of Pension Payment Order No. ____________________ and
he / she is alive on this date.

Savings Bank A/c No.

Name & Designation of Authorized Officer

Specimen Signature of pensioner

Seal
Place:
Date

B) NON-EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE

# I declare that I have not received any remuneration for serving in any capacity in an establishment of Central Government or a State Government or a Government Undertaking or from a Local Fund during the period November ____ to October _____.

# I declare that I have been employed / re-employed in the office of _________________ and was in receipt of the following emoluments during the period _____________

# I declare that I have not accepted any employment under any Government outside India, after obtaining / without obtaining sanction of the EPF organization (to be furnished by Class I officer only)

# Delete whichever is not applicable.

Signature_________________________
Name of Pensioner _________________
PPO No.

Place:

C) CERTIFICATE OF RE-MARRIAGE / NON-MARRIAGE

I hereby declare that I am not married / have not married during the past twelve months.

Signature__________________
Name of Pensioner _______________
PPO No.

Place:
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I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the above declaration is correct.

Signature of a responsible officer/well known person

Name: ________________________________
Designation:_______________________________

Place:
Date:

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