Government of IndiaMinistry of FinanceDepartment of ExpenditureCentral Pension Accounting OfficeTrikoot-H, Bhikaji Cama PlaceNew Delhi — 110 066No. CPAO/Tech/Life Certificate/2014-15/31 -72-Dated 30.01.2015OFFICE MEMORANDUMSub: Exemption from Physical Appearance for the Purpose of Life CertificateDepartment of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare in its agenda points for the ensuing SCOVA meeting on 03.02.2015 circulated vide their O.M. No. 42/39/2014-P&PW(G) dated 27.01.2015, has raised the issue of non-adherence of extant Rules with regard to submission of Life Certificate by authorized banks. It has been reported to the Department that some bank branches are insisting on personal