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Other evidence in lieu of a certificate (Regulation 95D)

Under Regulation 95D, in the absence of a death certificate in form 17, any other alternative evidence of death can also be accepted in lieu of a death certificate if, in the opinion of the Corporation, the circumstances of any particular case so justify. 

The  Joint Director, Deputy Director and Assistant Director at the Sub Regional level and the Branch Manager at the Branch Office level may accept the following documents as alternative evidence under Regulation  95-D for grant of funeral expenses.

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Death certificate issued by cremation/ burial ground.

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Death certificate issued by a Municipal Committee/ Corporation/ Govt. hospital

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Certified copy of village death records etc.

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Death certificate issued by a Insurance Medical Officer/ Insurance Medical Practitioner in the form other than the form 17.

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Death certificate issued by a Govt. or a recognised hospital where the insured person was receiving indoor treatment.

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Such other evidence as may be acceptable to the appropriate Regional Office in the circumstances of a particular case and conveyed in writing by it to the Branch Office. 
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Under Regulation 51, the authority to certify eligibility of a claimant in respect of funeral expenses  is the appropriate Branch Office.  

   
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