EDLI compensation - Hi, A employee was absent for one year due to illness and passed away

Hi, A employee was absent for one year due to illness and during illness, he passed away. He was on the company payroll till the date of his death. Is eligible for EDLI competition?
Please suggest.

Dear Rahul.
Yes Eligible!
Under EDLI scheme 1976 if the dead member remained in continuous employment for 12 months prior to his or her death.
To claim the EDLI supporting documents are required -
*The Death certificate of the insured person
*A copy of the cancelled cheque. (claim amount will be remitted to this account).
*Succession certificate. (A copy of the succession certificate is required in case the legal heir of the deceased files the claim).
*Guardianship certificate. (If the claim is filed on behalf of a minor legal heir or nominee by a guardian, then a legal certificate of the same is needed.
*Duly filled Form 5 IF or the EDLI claim form.

Hi,

Yes, the employee is eligible for EDLI benefit ( not competition).

In query it is not clear whether such person was on Paid leave or without pay?

Under in this situation whether EDLI compensation is entitled?