The correct answer is D. All of the above.
In order to claim a missing assured death benefit, the claimant must first obtain a court order declaring the assured to be dead. The payment will then depend on the policy status as on the date of the court order. If the policy is in force, the claimant will receive the full death benefit. If the policy has lapsed, the claimant may still be entitled to a partial benefit, depending on the terms of the policy.
The seven year waiting period is a requirement under the Indian Evidence Act. This means that the claimant must wait for seven years from the date of the assured’s disappearance before they can file a claim. This is to ensure that the assured is not still alive and that the claim is not fraudulent.
Here is a more detailed explanation of each option:
- Option A: Payment is subject to an order from a competent court of law. This means that the claimant must first obtain a court order declaring the assured to be dead before they can claim the death benefit. The court order will be based on evidence that the assured has been missing for a long period of time and is presumed to be dead.
- Option B: Payment will depend on the policy status as on the date of the court order. This means that the amount of the death benefit will depend on the terms of the policy and the policy’s status as on the date of the court order. If the policy is in force, the claimant will receive the full death benefit. If the policy has lapsed, the claimant may still be entitled to a partial benefit, depending on the terms of the policy.
- Option C: Seven year waiting period is as per the Indian Evidence Act. This means that the claimant must wait for seven years from the date of the assured’s disappearance before they can file a claim. This is to ensure that the assured is not still alive and that the claim is not fraudulent.
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