This is critical news that hits people’s bank accounts immediately. The deadline to submit the annual Life Certificate (Jeevan Pramaan) was yesterday, November 30th. For anyone who missed it, the financial impact is real.
Here are the raw notes on what happened and what you need to do now:
December Pension Stopped: The Life Certificate Deadline Passed
The thing is, the government needs proof you are alive. Or nothing. This is the Life Certificate rule, mandatory every year to prevent fraud and erroneous payments.
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The Hard Stop: The deadline was November 30th. If you didn’t submit the certificate—your Jeevan Pramaan Patra—the system will automatically withhold your December pension.
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The Reason: It’s simple bureaucracy. The bank stops payment because, legally, they don’t have confirmation that the beneficiary is alive.
The Fix: Get It Done NOW
The situation is temporary. The money will come back. But you need to act fast to stop the hold-up from continuing. You submit the certificate, and the pension starts again. The delay is just a few days for processing.
Here’s how to do it without leaving the house:
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Aadhaar Face Authentication: This is the easiest option now. You download the Jeevan Pramaan Face App and the required RD service app. You use your smartphone camera (needs a 5MP front camera) to scan your face. It verifies your identity against your Aadhaar photo. It takes minutes.
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Jeevan Pramaan App: This is the standard digital route. You enter your Aadhaar and bank details, and authenticate the process. The certificate is automatically sent to the Pension Disbursing Authority (PDA).
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Doorstep Banking: For the elderly or mobility-impaired, many banks and India Post offer this. They send an employee to your house to fill out the form and process the verification. This is invaluable, or nothing.
The clock is ticking for your December payment. Submitting today is the only way to minimize the disruption.
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