There are lakhs of pensioners in our country, to whom the government gives a pension every month so that they can easily meet their expenses. For many people, a pension is their only source of income. In such a situation, if the pension stops coming, their problems may increase. Often, people ignore a very important process related to their pension, due to which their pension stops.
When this happens, people get upset and make rounds of banks or government offices, but by then it is too late. Some rules have been fixed regarding pensions. Every pensioner has to submit an important document every year. If this work is not done on time, the bank can stop your pension.
Why is this document so important
This important document is called Jeevan Pramaan Patra or Life Certificate. Every pensioner has to submit it once a year. If you do not submit it on time, it is assumed that the pensioner is no longer alive, and for this reason, their pension is stopped. Therefore, it is very important to do this work.
Easy ways to submit Jeevan Pramaan Patra
The government has given both online and offline options to make this process easier.
1. Online methods
You can submit your Jeevan Pramaan Patra using online platforms like DigiLocker. This work can also be done easily through the Umang app. Some banks also offer a doorstep banking facility, where bank employees can come to your home and complete this process.
2. Offline method
You can also submit your Jeevan Pramaan Patra by going directly to your bank branch.
Why is it important to submit on time
Non-submission of the Jeevan Pramaan Patra stops the pension, due to which you may face trouble. It is mandatory to submit it by November every year. In certain cases, the deadline can be extended, but it is your responsibility to ensure that this is done on time.
If the pension is stopped once, it takes time to restart it. During this time, you may face a shortage of money to meet your needs. Hence, it is very important to get this done on time every year.