Is My Late Family Member Eligible for EDLI Benefits Despite a Job Gap?

Please clarify whether a member's family with the below period of employment is eligible for EDLI benefits.

Employment Details

A member was employed with Establishment A from 09.10.2017 to 30.04.2021 (30.4.21 is a Friday). He had PF contributions for the entire period in this establishment. He joined another Establishment B on 04.05.2021 (Tuesday) — 1st and 2nd May are national and weekly holidays. After 10 days, he was confirmed Covid positive, admitted to the hospital, and passed away on 25.05.2021.

EDLI Benefits Eligibility

Will his family be considered eligible for EDLI benefits as per the notification issued in April 2021? Will his employment in Establishment A be considered for full EDLI benefits? As there is a three-day gap between two employments, will it restrain the family from EDLI benefits?

Salary and Pension Details

In Establishment B, his gross salary was Rs. 40,550/-, and EPF was payable on Rs. 15,000/-. His family received Rs. 27,829/- towards salary for 21 days. The employee is considered under the "No pension" category, and hence the family will not receive any pension benefits as well.

Kindly clarify.

Death Claim Settlement and EDLI Benefit Clarification

The death claim was submitted in July 2021. Due to administrative reasons, such as pension contributions being made despite ineligibility and previous contributions not being transferred, the claim faced delays. After merging pension contributions with EPF and transferring previous contributions, the death claim was settled.

Citing a gap of three days in employment between the two establishments of the deceased, only Rs. 56,123/- was provided towards EDLI to the family.

Clarification on EDLI Benefit Eligibility

Can someone please clarify why, as per the circular of 2023 (Efile no: 53464 dated 03.02.2023), the employment of the last twelve months immediately preceding the month in which the employee died should not be considered for EDLI benefit?

If the family deserves the full EDLI benefit, please advise on how to address the issue.