Jeevan Pramaan Patram, Life Certificate for Pensioner, Eligibility, How to Apply

Jeevan Pramaan Patram, Life Certificate for Pensioner, Eligibility, How to Apply

When a person is in service during the hay days, the thought of pension doesn’t strike. But as age takes its toll and the service tenure ends, regular monthly cheques also come to a halt. That is when the importance of pension and Jeevan Pramaan Patram is realized. Jeevan Pramaan Patram has eased the otherwise cumbersome process of obtaining the life certificate. PrimeNewsly brings for its readers a detailed article on what is Jeevan Pramaan Patram how to apply for it, benefits and much more.

What is Jeevan Pramaan Patra?

It is a biometric-enabled, government-mandated AADHAR-based digital life certificate for pensioners. By using the AADHAR number and biometrics, Jeevan Pramaan Patram for pensioners is generated for lakhs of pensioners in the country. By digitalizing the process of obtaining a life certificate, pensioners no longer have to be omnipresent. Jeevan Pramaan Patram has done away with the logistical hurdle of travelling to the disbursing agency, then to the authority where he/she had served and many other checkpoints. With Jeevan Pramaan Patram, the life of the pensioners from the Central Government, State Government or any other government organization has eased by leaps and bounds.

How to apply for Jeevan Pramaan Patram?

Before applying for Jeevan Pramaan Patram, you need to register yourself and the registration process for Jeevan Pramaan Patram can be completed in the following steps:

• Take the Jeevan Pramaan application on your device. Register yourself as a user before going ahead.
• Fill in the details like AADHAR number, pension payment order, bank account number and other details. You will receive an OTP for authentication.
• The OTP obtained will be confirmed with your AADHAR number for Jeevan Pramaan Patram.
• You can generate your Pramaan ID once the authentication process is through.

Once the registration is done, you can now apply for Jeevan Pramaan Patra in the following way:

• Upon generation of Pramaan ID, you need to generate another OTP which will happen when you click on “Generate Jeevan Pramaan”. Enter your AADHAR number and mobile number.
• Click on the “Generate OTP” tab.
• The fingerprint of the pensioner has to be authenticated using AADHAR details. For this, a low-cost iris scanner/ fingerprint scanner has to be connected to the device or the pensioner can visit the Common Service Centre, bank or any other government office which is mentioned on jeevanpramaan.gov.in for the Jeevan Pramaan Patram authentication process.
• Once this process is through, a transaction ID will be generated and the pensioner can use this ID to take Jeevan Pramaan Patra from www.jeevanpramaan.gov.in.

Who all are eligible for obtaining Jeevan Pramaan Patram?

• Jeevan Pramaan Patram will be given only to the pensioner.

• Having an operational AADHAR number is mandatory.
• Applicant must be a retired employee of the central or state government.
• AADHAR number has to be registered with the pension disbursement firm.

What are the benefits of Jeevan Pramaan Patram?

• AADHAR biometric authentication system has drastically reduced fraudulent practices.

• Jeevan Pramaan Patram is an easy and convenient way to obtain life certificate.
• SMS notifications issued related to Jeevan Pramaan Patram help the pensioner stay abreast with the latest developments.
• Enjoying the post-retirement benefits for the pensioners has become easy breezy with Jeevan Pramaan Patram.
• The logistical nightmare of being personally present in front of the pension disbursing agency is now a thing of the past.

Highlights of Jeevan Pramaan Patra

• Jeevan Pramaan Patra is not valid for life. The validity of Jeevan Pramaan Patram is determined as per the rules specified by the Pension Sanctioning Authority. A new Jeevan Pramaan Patram can be obtained once the old one expires.

• AADHAR number, name, operational mobile number, bank name, account number, name of pension sanctioning authority and pension payment order number are the documents required for obtaining Jeevan Pramaan Patram.
• Pension life certificate 2023 is November 30, 2023. This means that pensioners and those above 80 years of age must submit Jeevan Pramaan Patram before the pension life certificate last date to continue obtaining their pension.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to share Jeevan Pramaan Patram with my bank?

No, you needn’t get into this trouble. Once the Jeevan Pramaan Patram is generated, the same shall be automatically updated in your bank.

Is it necessary to obtain Jeevan Pramaan Patram?

It is not a necessity. But if you choose to make life simple and easy, then Jeevan Pramaan Patram is the way ahead.

How will I know that my pension life certificate form has been submitted?

Upon successful submission, you will receive an SMS on the registered mobile number and you can take the certificate from www.jeevanpramaan.gov.in.

Can super seniors or those aged 80 and above submit pension life certificates online?

Yes, pension life certificates can be submitted online by super seniors or those who are 80 years and above. The process for the submission remains the same.

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Conclusion:

Bringing ease in the lives of the pensioners is the underlying objective of Jeevan Pramaan Patram. With more than 1 crore pensioners in India, Jeevan Pramaan Patram has brought oodles of comfort to the senior citizens who otherwise had to run from pillar to post to produce their life certificates. The efforts of the government in digitalizing the records and making every transaction seamless deserve accolades.

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