Govt extends deadline to submit life certificate for pensioners until February 28

All Central Government pensioners can now submit a Life Certificate until February 28, 2022.

New Delhi: In the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak, the government has extended the deadline for central government pensioners to submit their life certificates until February 28, 2022.

"In light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic in many states and the vulnerability of the elderly population to Corona Virus, it has been decided to extend the existing deadline for submission of Life Certificates for all age groups of pensioners to December 31, 2021." All Central Government pensioners can now submit a Life Certificate until February 28, 2022. The pension shall be paid by the Pension Disbursing Authorities (PDAs) without interruption over this extended period," noted.

According to an Office Memorandum issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic in various states and the vulnerability of the elderly population to Corona Virus, the existing deadline of 31.12.2021 for the submission of Life Certificates for all age groups of pensioners has been extended.