Common use of EXEMPTIVE RELIEF Clause in Contracts

EXEMPTIVE RELIEF. 6.1 Insurance Company has reviewed a copy of (i) the amended order dated December 31, 1997 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 6(c) of the Act with respect to Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund and Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc.; and (ii) the order dated February 5, 1998 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 6(c) of the Act with respect to The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. and Dreyfus Investment Portfolios, and, in particular, has reviewed the conditions to the relief set forth in each related Notice. As set forth therein, if Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund, Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc., The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. or Dreyfus Investment Portfolios is a Participating Fund, Insurance Company agrees, as applicable, to report any potential or existing conflicts promptly to the respective Board of Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund, Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc., The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. and/or Dreyfus Investment Portfolios, and, in particular, whenever contract voting instructions are disregarded, and recognizes that it will be responsible for assisting each applicable Board in carrying out its responsibilities under such application. Insurance Company agrees to carry out such responsibilities with a view to the interests of existing Contractholders.

EXEMPTIVE RELIEF. 6.1 Insurance Company has reviewed a copy of (i) the amended order dated December 3123, 1997 1987 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 6(c) of the Act with respect to Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund and Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc.; and (ii) a copy of the order dated February 5August 23, 1998 1989 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 6(c) of the Act with respect to The Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc. and a copy of the order dated February 5, 1998 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under section 6(c) of the Act with respect to the Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. and Dreyfus Investment Portfolios, Portfolios and, in particular, has reviewed the conditions to the relief set forth in each related Notice. As set forth therein, if Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund, Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc., The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. or the Dreyfus Investment Portfolios is a Participating Fund, Insurance Company agrees, as applicable, to report any potential or existing conflicts promptly to the respective Board of Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund, Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc., The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. Inc, and/or Dreyfus Investment Portfolios, Portfolios and, in particular, whenever contract voting instructions are disregarded, and recognizes that it will be responsible for assisting each applicable Board in carrying out its responsibilities under such application. Insurance Company agrees to carry out such responsibilities with a view to the interests of existing Contractholders.

EXEMPTIVE RELIEF. 6.1 Insurance Company has reviewed a copy of (i) the amended order dated December 31, 1997 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 6(c) of the Act with respect to Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund and Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc.; and (ii) the order dated February 5, 1998 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 6(c) of the Act with respect to The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. and Dreyfus Investment PortfoliosInc., and, in particular, has reviewed the conditions to the relief set forth in each related Notice. As set forth therein, if Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund, Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc., or The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. or Dreyfus Investment Portfolios is a Participating Fund, Insurance Company agrees, as applicable, to report any potential or existing conflicts promptly to the respective Board of Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund, Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc., Inc. and/or The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. and/or Dreyfus Investment PortfoliosInc., and, in particular, whenever contract voting instructions are disregarded, and recognizes that it will be responsible for assisting each applicable Board in carrying out its responsibilities under such application. Insurance Company agrees to carry out such responsibilities with a view to the interests of existing Contractholders.

EXEMPTIVE RELIEF. 6.1 Insurance Company has reviewed a copy of (i) the amended order dated December 31, 1997 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 6(c) of the Act with respect to Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund and Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc.; and (ii) the order dated February 5, 1998 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 6(c) of the Act with respect to The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. and Dreyfus Investment PortfoliosInc., and, in particular, has reviewed the conditions to the relief set forth in each related Notice. As set forth therein, if Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund, Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc., Inc. or The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. or Dreyfus Investment Portfolios is a Participating Fund, Insurance Company agrees, as applicable, to report any potential or existing conflicts promptly to the respective Board of Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund, Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc., Inc. and/or The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. and/or Dreyfus Investment PortfoliosInc., and, in particular, whenever contract voting instructions are disregarded, and recognizes that it will be responsible for assisting each applicable Board in carrying out its responsibilities under such application. Insurance Company agrees to carry out such responsibilities with a view to the interests of existing Contractholders.

EXEMPTIVE RELIEF. 6.1 Insurance Company has reviewed a copy of (i) the amended order dated December 31, 1997 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 6(c) of the Act with respect to Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund and Dreyfus Life StockLife and Annuity Index Fund, Inc.; and (iiand(ii) the order dated February 5, 1998 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 6(c) of the Act with respect to The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. and Dreyfus Investment PortfoliosPortfolios , and, in particular, has reviewed the conditions to the relief set forth in each related Notice. As set forth therein, if Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund, Dreyfus Life Investment Portfolios, Dreyfus StockLife and Annuity Index Fund, Inc., Inc. or The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. or Dreyfus Investment Portfolios is a Participating Fund, Insurance Company agrees, as applicable, to report any potential or existing conflicts promptly to the respective Board of Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund, Dreyfus Life Investment Portfolios, Dreyfus StockLife and Annuity Index Fund, Inc., Inc. and/or The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. and/or Dreyfus Investment PortfoliosInc., and, in particular, whenever contract voting instructions are disregarded, and recognizes that it will be responsible for assisting each applicable Board in carrying out its responsibilities under such application. Insurance Company agrees to carry out such responsibilities with a view to the interests of existing Contractholders.

EXEMPTIVE RELIEF. 6.1 Insurance Company has reviewed a copy of (i) the amended order dated December 31, 1997 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 6(c) of the Act with respect to Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund and Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc.; and (ii) the order dated February 5, 1998 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 6(c) of the Act with respect to The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. and Dreyfus Investment Portfolios, and, in particular, has reviewed the conditions to the relief set forth in each related Notice. As set forth therein, if Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund, Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc., The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. or Dreyfus Investment Portfolios is a Participating Fund, Insurance Company agrees, as applicable, to report any potential or existing conflicts promptly to the respective Board of Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund, Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc., The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Fund Inc. and/or Dreyfus Investment Portfolios, and, in particular, whenever contract voting instructions are disregarded, and recognizes that it will be responsible for assisting each applicable Board in carrying out its responsibilities under such application. Insurance Company agrees to carry out such responsibilities with a view to the interests of existing Contractholders.

EXEMPTIVE RELIEF. 6.1 Insurance Company has reviewed a copy of (i) the amended order dated December 31, 1997 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 6(c) of the Act with respect to Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund and Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc.; and (ii) the order dated February 5, 1998 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 6(c6( c) of the Act with respect to The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. and Dreyfus Investment Portfolios, and, in particular, has reviewed the conditions to the relief set forth in each related Notice. As set forth therein, if Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund, Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc., The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. or Dreyfus Investment Portfolios is a Participating Fund, Insurance Company agrees, as applicable, to report any potential or existing conflicts promptly to the respective Board of Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund, Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc., The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. and/or Dreyfus Investment Portfolios, and, in particular, whenever contract voting instructions are disregarded, and recognizes that it will be responsible for assisting each applicable Board in carrying out its responsibilities under such application. Insurance Company agrees to carry out such responsibilities with a view to the interests of existing Contractholders.

EXEMPTIVE RELIEF. 6.1 Insurance Company has reviewed a copy of (i) W the amended order dated December 31, 1997 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 6(c) of the Act with respect to Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund and Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc.; and (ii) the order dated February 5, 1998 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 6(c) of the Act with respect to The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. and Dreyfus Investment PortfoliosInc., and, in particular, has reviewed the conditions to the relief set forth in each related Notice. As set forth therein, if Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund, Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc., Inc. or The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. or Dreyfus Investment Portfolios is a Participating Fund, Insurance Company agrees, as applicable, to report any potential or existing conflicts promptly to the respective Board of Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund, Dreyfus Life and Annuity Index Fund, Inc., Inc. and/or The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. and/or Dreyfus Investment PortfoliosInc., and, in particular, whenever contract voting instructions are disregarded, and recognizes that it will be responsible for assisting each applicable Board in carrying out its responsibilities under such application. Insurance Company agrees to carry out such responsibilities with a view to the interests of existing Contractholders.