First of all I thank Mr. Madhu.T.K in recognising me to respond on the issue.
I think Mr. Madhu has given the correct guidance. However I shall reproduce its concise and cream aspects.
1. The forms submitted by the member become invalid.
2. PF withdrawal can be done by the nominee.
3. Father (or mother, as the case may be) is entitled to get pension equivalent to widow pension subject to the following conditions.
a) Death should be before attaining an age of 58 years.
b) He has not claimed reduced pension before the date of death
Note : In the earstwhile Family Pension Scheme-1971, widow pension is payable for death while in service/PF. But in EPS-95, death while in service/PF is not required, but subject to the fullfilment of above a) & b) conditions. Otherwise the dependants will get pension / withdrawal benefit (as the case may be) as in other normal cases.
Regarding EDLI: This is applicable only for death while in service/PF. But to determine the quantum of EDLI (i.e. whether the previous PF accumulations can be clubbed with the last service etc.), the available datas on the following details has to be furnished.
1. Date of death.
2. Details of previous service/PF viz. Date of Join, Date of Exit, Average Pf applicable salary for the last 12 months, PF acumultion in each month.
3. The same details (as above 2) of the last service/PF.
I hope G USHA will revert with above details.
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