Mysore/Mysuru: The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension has extended last date for submission of Life Certificate by Central Government pensioners till February 28, 2021.

Earlier, last date for submitting it was December 31, 2020.

In a press release here, Rajesh Kumar, Under Secretary to the Government of India, has said the Department has been in receipt of numerous petitions from various Pensioners’ Association as well as individuals requesting a further extension in the date for submitting Life Certificate, in view of the ongoing pandemic and vulnerability of elders population to Coronavirus.

After consultation with the Office of Controller General of Accounts, it has been decided to further extend the existing timeline for submission of Life Certificate. This year, all Central Government pensioners may submit Life Certificate from November 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021. During the extended period, the pension will be continued to be paid by the pension disbursing authorities uninterrupted.