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+====== NSAP Pension Stopped? RTI to District Social Welfare Officer ======
+{{ :social:auto:rti-for-nsap-pension.png?direct&1200 |RTI for NSAP pension — RTI Wiki}}
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+<WRAP info>
+**In one line.** The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) — IGNOAPS (old age), IGNWPS (widow), IGNDPS (disability) — is operated by the state Social Welfare Department. When pension stops, RTI extracts the beneficiary-record status, life-certificate pending, and restoration path.
+</WRAP>
+Part of **[[:rti-for-money-and-schemes|Pillar 4 — RTI for Money & Schemes]]**. Related: [[:rti-for-pf-pension-delay|EPFO pension RTI]].
+===== What is the problem =====
+  * **Life-certificate (Jeevan Pramaan)** not submitted within the annual window.
+  * **Re-verification** under the state's periodic review failed.
+  * **Beneficiary marked "deceased"** wrongly by a beat-constable / ANM.
+  * **Bank account dormant / closed.**
+  * **Aadhaar-seeding / NPCI** not completed.
+  * **Eligibility re-assessment** (e.g., child attained majority — widow pension terminated prematurely).
+===== When to use RTI =====
+  * Pension stopped for 3+ consecutive months.
+  * Life certificate submitted but pension not resumed.
+  * Beneficiary re-verified but status "pending".
+  * Bank account changed but new account not linked.
+  * Pension amount less than notified.
+===== What you can ask =====
+  * Current status of the beneficiary record.
+  * Last life-certificate submission date + acceptance.
+  * Re-verification status and survey officer's name.
+  * Aadhaar + NPCI mapping log.
+  * Bank-account status; if flagged inactive, the source of that flag.
+  * PFMS / state-treasury disbursement reference for the last release.
+  * Reason for hold, with the rule / notification.
+  * Restoration procedure.
+  * Local officer contact.
+===== Step-by-step RTI filing =====
+  * **District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) / Social Security Officer**. State RTI portal → Social Welfare / Social Justice / Women & Child Development (depending on state).
+  * Rs. 10 fee; BPL free.
+===== Sample RTI application =====
+<code>
+To,
+The Public Information Officer,
+Office of the District Social Welfare Officer,
+[District], [State]
+Subject: Information under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act, 2005, regarding my NSAP pension.
+Sir/Madam,
+I, [Name], S/o / D/o / W/o [Parent / Spouse], resident of [Full Address], submit:
+Pension type (IGNOAPS / IGNWPS / IGNDPS / state): ________
+Beneficiary ID: ________
+Aadhaar (last 4 digits): XXXX
+Bank account (last 4 digits): XXXX
+Month from which pension stopped: ________
+Amount expected per month: Rs. ________
+Please provide:
+. Current status of my beneficiary record.
+. Last life-certificate (Jeevan Pramaan) submission date and acceptance status.
+. If re-verification has been conducted, the survey officer's name, date of visit, and findings recorded.
+. Aadhaar + NPCI mapping log with dates.
+. Bank-account status with this Office. If flagged inactive / dormant, the source document.
+. PFMS / state-treasury disbursement reference for the last release.
+. Specific reason recorded for the hold, with the rule / notification relied on.
+. Procedure and timeline for restoration, including arrears calculation.
+. Local Social Welfare Inspector / Gram Panchayat Secretary name and contact.
+. Grievance officer / First Appellate Authority contact.
+I enclose Indian Postal Order / Challan No. __________ for Rs. _____.
+I declare I am an Indian citizen.
+Yours faithfully,
+[Signature / Thumb impression (witnessed)]
+[Name, Date, Place]
+</code>
+===== 10 RTI questions =====
+  - Beneficiary-record status.
+  - Life-certificate acceptance.
+  - Re-verification survey.
+  - Aadhaar/NPCI log.
+  - Bank-account status.
+  - PFMS disbursement reference.
+  - Hold reason.
+  - Restoration procedure.
+  - Local officer contact.
+  - FAA contact.
+===== What happens next =====
+  * **Day 0–15** RTI routed; DSWO pulls the record.
+  * **Day 15–25** Field survey / life-certificate update; pension often restored within this window.
+  * **Day 30** Reply mandatory.
+===== Common mistakes =====
+  * Full Aadhaar number — use only last 4.
+  * Not citing beneficiary ID.
+  * Writing in English where Hindi / regional-language form is the state's default.
+  * Skipping the life-certificate question.
+===== Pro tips =====
+  * **Annual Jeevan Pramaan** — November each year for most states; plan ahead.
+  * **Bio Jeevan Pramaan** at CSC / bank — cost Rs. 15.
+  * **For "deceased" error**, a **Life Certificate + Sarpanch's certificate** is the fastest remedy.
+  * **Arrears** — Section 20 RTI Act penalty may induce arrears release.
+===== FAQs =====
+**Q1. IGNOAPS amount?**\\ Rs. 200/month (60-79 yrs) and Rs. 500/month (80+) at central level; states typically top up.
+**Q2. Is pension transferable on migration?**\\ Yes but requires state-to-state coordination; RTI can surface the transfer file.
+**Q3. Can family members file for a senior?**\\ Yes — a family member who is an Indian citizen can file.
+**Q4. What if the bank is closed?**\\ Update the bank; re-seed Aadhaar; pension resumes. RTI extracts which link failed.
+===== Conclusion =====
+Social-welfare pensions are lifelines. Stoppages are almost always recoverable. RTI identifies the specific link and accelerates restoration.
+===== Related reading =====
+  * [[:rti-for-money-and-schemes|Pillar 4 — Money & Schemes]]
+  * [[:rti-for-pf-pension-delay|PF / EPS pension RTI]]
+  * [[:rti-for-government-scheme-delay|Scheme delay RTI]]
+  * [[:file-rti-online-india|File RTI online]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * NSAP Operational Guidelines (Ministry of Rural Development)
+  * State Social Welfare Rules
+----
+//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
+{{tag>rti nsap pension social-welfare pillar-4 scheme}}

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