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What happens if there is no eligible family member at the time of a subscriber's death?

National Pension SystemNPSRule 18

If no eligible family member is available to receive benefits, the option given by the subscriber becomes infructuous. Benefits then pass to the legal heirs as per NPS Regulations, 2015.

Source: NPS Rule 18

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