Alpa Benevolent Fund

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Apla India
Benevolent fund scheme

These details are only indicative, and the exact wording and terms will be as per the certificate document issued by ALPA India. The following is given for a broad understanding of the members.

The scheme is open to members of ALPA India only and completely voluntary. It is independent of the number of insurance policies held. The scheme is open to Indian national pilots irrespective of the airlines they work for. The fund is managed by the Professional Aviators Trust, with two members of ALPA India being on the board.

By signing the scheme, a member agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of the benevolent fund scheme, amended from time to time

claims

fund claims

Claims


  • All claims, complete in all respects, would be processed in 45 days from the date of submission of a claim to the ALPA India office subject to Medical panel and committee clearances. Compensation paid would be in one instalment in 14 days for a member claiming in the 1st year, two equal monthly instalments for the member claiming in the 2nd year, and three equal monthly instalments for a claimant in the 3rd year onwards.
  • In addition, the claim form must be signed by two members in good standing with ALPA India.
  • In case any fraudulent attempt to claim or certify a claim is made, ALPA India would immediately initiate termination of membership and reserves the right to proceed with criminal/civil legal action against the claimant/certifier.
  • In case of any issues with the completion of forms, the office will be at your service to enable the process. Tax liability, if any, will be borne by the scheme and not the pilot.
Legal

All clarifications, issued by mail from  office@alpaindia.org  to queries of members, with regard to the benevolent scheme would also become a part of the certificate for legal purposes. Legal proceedings if any must be brought about within the jurisdiction of the High Court of Karnataka.

Benevolent fund terminates under the following cases:

  • Death of a Member
  • Loss of Licence due to medical reasons & all payments due to the member being paid.
  • Membership terminates automatically if premium payment is not made within the stipulated time plus a grace period of one week.
legal

Benevolent Fund payment due dates for those who started the scheme in January are :

PaymentsAmount
5th of Jan for yearly payment₹ 72,000/-
5th of Jan and 5th of July for Half yearly payment₹ 36,000/- (part payment)
5th of Jan/April/July/October for quarterly payment₹ 18,000/- (part payment)
Payment Payable on the 5th of every month₹ 6,000/- (part payment)
5th of Jan for ALPA Annual membership feeThis is applicable for all members: ₹ 5000/-
5th of Jan for Facilitations charges for those who have opted for part payment