The Government of West Bengal on May 22, 2023, notified regarding the age proof certificate for payment of additional quantum of family pension on attaining 80 years of age.
Earlier, it has been brought to the notice of the Government that many aged family pensioners do not possess School Final Examination or equivalent examination certificates. Moreover, obtaining certificates from WBHS doctors has not been possible for many such aged family pensioners.
In this regard, the Governor has now been pleased to prescribe that any one of the following documents shall be accepted as proof of date of birth/age for payment of an additional quantum of family pension only on completion of 80 years and above:
• Certificate of the Madhyamik Examination or equivalent examination.
• Certificate from any doctor belonging to W.B. Health Services (WBHS).
• Voter's I.D. Card (EPIC)
• PAN Card.
• Aadhaar Card.
[Notification No. 444-F(Pen)]
