What is the role of AG in solving any policy issued governing the RPRs 1980 rules raised by the government servants or pensioners regarding pension?
The role of AG is to act as per the provisions of Telangana State Revised Pension Rules 1980 in finalizing the pension cases duly scrutinizing Service Books, Pay fixation etc. and arriving at the admissibility of pension based on TSRPR 1980.
Can I commute less than 40% of pension?
Yes you can, but the quantum you desire to commute may be specified in the column provided for in part I of the pension application.
What are the general reasons for which a pension proposal is returned by AG office?
A) If the proposals are not routed through proper channel,
B) Not signed by the authority concerned in the proposals or pensioner himself in the self declaration,
C) If part II b is not signed by the PSA or admissible pension is incorrect,
D) if photos on descriptive rolls are not attested across by the gazetted officers of the state government in service, or Specimen Signatures and Identification Marks are not attested by the State Government Gazetted Officer in service or if it is incomplete Shape.
E) if the retired individual being the head of the office and forwards the pension proposals under his own signature instead of through the next higher authority or department.
F) If the pay fixation is not correct or the pay fixation entries are not recorded in the Service Book.
B) Not signed by the authority concerned in the proposals or pensioner himself in the self declaration,
C) If part II b is not signed by the PSA or admissible pension is incorrect,
D) if photos on descriptive rolls are not attested across by the gazetted officers of the state government in service, or Specimen Signatures and Identification Marks are not attested by the State Government Gazetted Officer in service or if it is incomplete Shape.
E) if the retired individual being the head of the office and forwards the pension proposals under his own signature instead of through the next higher authority or department.
F) If the pay fixation is not correct or the pay fixation entries are not recorded in the Service Book.
Who is the Authority for consolidating the existing pension in the new pay scales?
The Pension Disbursing authority is competent to consolidate the existing pensions. All queries relating to consolidation must be addressed to the concerned pension payment officers only.
How are pension payment authorities dispatched and can I get my copy of the authority if it is not received or misplaced?
The pension payment order is depatched to treasury officer and drawing officer by speed post and to the pensioner by ordinary post. Yes, the pensioner copy of PPO can be downloaded from here .
However payment can be made by the treasury office without insisting for production of party copy vide Government of AP circular No. 7614-A/127/PSC/89, Fin.&Ping.FW(PSC) dated: 20.12.1989
However payment can be made by the treasury office without insisting for production of party copy vide Government of AP circular No. 7614-A/127/PSC/89, Fin.&Ping.FW(PSC) dated: 20.12.1989
Are the pension proposal forms provided by AG Office?
No. The forms are available in Government stores and also can be downloaded from AG TS website under Our services -Pension-Download forms- click here
What is the procedure of processing a pension case in AG Office?
All pension proposals received in AG office are primarily scanned, registered and allotted a file number. These cases are then allotted to pension sections through round robin allocation. Each proposal/case is checked manually first and then processed in pension processing software. The pension proposals are checked and processed at three levels with increasing hierarchy and finally authorized by Branch Officer. All cases are treated on first come first served basis.
Will there be a communication to the retired government servant after submission of the pension case?
Yes pensioner will be notified on the receipt of the pension case in AG office via SMS if the mobile number is provided by the pensioner in the pension proposals. The status of the case can be tracked by using this link.
Will interest be paid if there is administrative delay in processing of the Gratuity proposals?
Yes. Interest will be paid on delayed payment of Gratuity as per rule 58 under Telangana State Revised Pension Rules 1980. In this regard AG office has no role to play. The pensioner needs to approach the State Government.
Can the pensioner directly apply to AG Office for revision of pension?
No, Every revision of pension should invariably routed through the respective pension sanctioning authority (PSA). AG only takes action on the pension cases which are routed through respective DDO or PSA.
Can FP Beneficiary request for issue of fresh PPO in his/her name on the death of government servant/service pensioner?
Fresh PPO will not be issued in cases where name of Family pension beneficiary was already included in the original PPO. Fresh PPO will be issued only in cases where name of the family beneficiary is not included at the time of issue of first pension.
What is the procedure to change the name and DOB of FP beneficiary?
On receipt of request from the PSA along with relevant document, this office would carry out necessary changes and intimate the same to the Treasury. However, fresh PPO will not be issued.
Can pension be drawn at a chosen place by the pensioner?
First pension should invariably be drawn at the place of retirement. Subsequently, the pensioner can opt to drawn pension from the desired place of payment.
In case of minor children, where the parents are deceased how should DRs be submitted?
DRs to be submitted by affixing the photo of Guardian at space provided for Single photo and to affix the joint photo of the Guardian along with Family Pensioner at space provided for Joint Photo. DRs are to be attested by the state government Gazetted Officer in service across the photos and at the end of Annexure duly certifying the specimen signatures and identification marks of both the guardian and Family Pensioner.
Can FP be paid to the second wife on submission of relinquishment request in the affidavit?
No, As per rule 50 of RPRs relinquishment of FP will be accepted only with the approval of the government.
Can death gratuity share be relinquished in favour of family members?
Relinquishment of right to receive Retirement Gratuity is not permissible as per Executive instructions (ii) under Rule 47 of TSRPS 1980.
In case of two wives, does second wife qualify for Family Pension?
If the permission is granted by Government for Second marriage, the second wife would qualify for Family Pension. Else, as on the date of death of Service Pensioner (Retired Government servant) only eligible children of the second wife if any are entitled to receive FP.
On dropping of charges, whether commutation is also authorised along with Pension?
No. Pensioner has to apply afresh for commutation. If applied within one year from the date of dropping of charges, Medical examination is not necessary else has to undergo Medical examination also.
Up to what age family pension is admissible for sons/daughters of deceased Government servant?
Under Category – I: Time limit Family Pension admissible to Sons & Unmarried daughters until attainment of 25 years of age or starts earning whichever is earlier.
Under Category – II: In the case of Unmarried/ Widowed/ Divorced daughters, not covered under Category – I above, upto the date of marriage/remarriage or till the date she starts earning or upto the date of death whichever is the earliest, provided they are wholly dependent on the employee/pensioner.
Under Category – II: In the case of Unmarried/ Widowed/ Divorced daughters, not covered under Category – I above, upto the date of marriage/remarriage or till the date she starts earning or upto the date of death whichever is the earliest, provided they are wholly dependent on the employee/pensioner.
Are married daughters eligible for share of gratuity?
Yes, subject to Rule 47 of Telangana Revised Pension Rules 1980.
From which date the last pay has been taken into account for calculating pensionary benefits?
As per GO No.87 Finance and Planning (FW-pen-I) dt: 25.05.1998, last pay has been taken into account w.e.f 25.05.1998 for calculating pensionary benefits.
Which Rules govern pension and gratuity to the employees retiring from Jharkhand Government.
Pension and Gratuity of the employees retiring from Jharkhand Government is regulated by the Jharkhand Pension Rules, 2000.
Which Rules govern pension and gratuity to the employees retiring from Jharkhand Government.
Pension and Gratuity of the employees retiring from Jharkhand Government is regulated by the Jharkhand Pension Rules, 2000.
Whether login ID and password used for downloading GPF statement can be used for downloading the Pension Authorities?
Yes, same login ID and password used for downloading GPF statement may be used for downloading the Pension Authorities. New users may register himself/herself in the web-site by clicking the button "New Registration" under the tab "Get Your GPF Statement".
Is appointment of a guardian necessary for payment of Family pension to physically/mentally disabled children?
Yes.
Family pension shall be paid to such disabled children through the guardian as if they are minor.
Family pension shall be paid to such disabled children through the guardian as if they are minor.
Is advance authorization for Family Pension in favour of Widowed/divorced/un-married daughters possible?
No.
Advance authorization is available only for spouse and physically/mentally disabled children and not for others.
Advance authorization is available only for spouse and physically/mentally disabled children and not for others.
What is the procedure for transferring the PPO to other State?
The pensioner has to approach the pension disbursing authority with an application for transfer. The disbursing authority shall forward the PPO to the office of AG (A&E). AG office shall forward the PPO to the AG office of the State concerned Where the pensioner has opted to draw the pension.
How to get PPO transferred from one district to another district?
The pensioner has to approach the pension disbursing authority with an application for transfer. The disbursing authority shall forward the PPO to the new disbursing authority and intimate the fact to AG for allotting New PPO No.
Is party copy mandatory for the pensioner to take his pensionary benefits from Treasury?
No.
The Govt of AP has issued instructions to all the pension disbursing authorities vide circular No:7614-A/127/PSC/89, Fin.&Ping. FW(PSC) dated 20.12.1989 (hyperlink)for not insisting production of party copy.
The Govt of AP has issued instructions to all the pension disbursing authorities vide circular No:7614-A/127/PSC/89, Fin.&Ping. FW(PSC) dated 20.12.1989 (hyperlink)for not insisting production of party copy.
How can a pensioner obtain a copy of his PPO?
For new pensioners:
As soon as his/her pension is authorized by this office, a copy of the PPO will be sent to the pensioner through Indian Post. However if pensioner is not in receipt of it the same can be downloaded from here.
For existing pensioners:
Duplicate copy of the PPO can be obtained from the Treasury office from where pension is being drawn
As soon as his/her pension is authorized by this office, a copy of the PPO will be sent to the pensioner through Indian Post. However if pensioner is not in receipt of it the same can be downloaded from here.
For existing pensioners:
Duplicate copy of the PPO can be obtained from the Treasury office from where pension is being drawn
Whether the service as a work charged or contingency paid employee qualifies for pension after absorption in a regular employment?
To be a qualifying service, it should have been for a continuous period of at least six years before the absorption.
In case of a departmental inquiry or court case pending against an employee at the time of retirement, what happens to his pension/gratuity?
He is not entitled to a regular pension. However, the Head of Office may authorize Provisional Pension in his favor, till decision in his case. The provisional pension may be paid up to the maximum pension admissible on the basis of qualifying service. No gratuity is payable till the finalization of the case. However, in case of criminal proceeding the case is to be decided by the Government.
What is the provision for interruption between two spells of civil service rendered by a government servant?
It is to be treated as automatically condoned. Pre interruption service is treated as qualifying service. However, the interruption should not be due to resignation, dismissal or removal from service or for participation in strike.
If the PPO is lost, can a duplicate PPO be issued?
The pension disbursing authority (Treasury / Bank) is responsible for the safe custody of PPO. In case the PPO is lost, the Treasury Officer/Bank should lodge an F.I.R and intimate the same to the Director Pension Provident Fund and Insurance, who after enquiry if decides that a duplicate PPO be issued, a fresh PPO can be issued.
Can I approach your office for my pension difficulties?
You are requested to contact -Director Pension Provident fund and Insurance, Bhopal. District Pension Officers, Concerned District Treasury Officer with all relevant documents for immediate redressal of your pension difficulties.
To whom should I apply for transfer of my pension account?
You have to apply to your respective Treasury Officer/ Bank.
How is the transfer of pension affected?
Transfer of PPO is affected against the application made by the pensioner / family pensioner to the pension disbursing authority. In cases where the pension has to be transferred within the State, the Pension Disbursing Authority will send the PPO to the Treasury, which thereafter forwards the PPO to the concerned Treasury of that District where the payment is desired. In case of inter State transfer the concerned Treasury forwards the PPO to Accountant General, M.P. which thereafter forwards the PPO to the concerned Accountant General of the State, from where the Pensioner desires to draw his Pension. If the disbursing authority is Bank, then the PPO is transferred to the concerned District Treasury first. The Treasury then has to follow the procedure mentioned above.
To whom should I apply for revision of pension?
You have to apply for revision of pension on a prescribed format with necessary enclosures to your pension sanctioning authority i.e the office from which you have retired.
What is the meaning of the following terms: Pension disbursing authority, Pension Issuing authority?
Pension Disbursing Authority: Pension paying Treasury / Bank. Pension Issuing Authority: The Authority who issues the PPO / GPO i.e. District Pension Officer.
When can a Government employee apply for voluntary retirement?
A Government servant can apply for Voluntary Retirement only after completion of 20 years of his qualifying service. He / She should apply one months in advance, or else deposit 1 month pay.
What is the meaning of reduced pension?
Reduced pension is the part of the pension which is payable after deducting commuted portion of the pension.
What is Ex-gratia payment?
Ex-gratia payment is the lump-sum payment to the family of a government servant, who dies while in service. Ex-gratia amount is 6 x (Basic Pay plus Personal Pay)limited to a maximum of Rs 50000.
Is restoration of pension an automatic process?
No, the pensioner has to apply in prescribed form to the pension disbursing authority either Treasury or Bank.
What is restoration of pension and when is it due?
Restoration of the pension commuted by the pensioner becomes due on completion of 75-year age of pensioner or 15 years’ period from the date of payment of commutation amount whichever is earlier.
How is pension worked out?
Pension is worked out by dividing the Average Emoluments (i.e. Last Month to the date of retirement) by 2. If Qualifying Service (Q.S.) is less than 33 years, pension is reduced on a proportionate basis. The formula for pension calculation is = ((Average Emoluments)/2) X (No. of Half Year service/66).
Who will restore my commuted portion of pension and when T.O. /Bank has recovered the full amount of commuted value of pension ?
A)Commuted portion of pension will be restored by the pension disbursing authorities as per Haryana Govt. instructions issued from time to time.B) As per Govt of Haryana Finance Department notification No 2 / 51/ 2008-1Revised dated 10-5-2011which is applicable w.e.f. 17-4-2009 “ The fraction of pension commuted on retirement i.e. superannuation/pre mature retirement shall be restored on completion of 15 years from the date of retirement or 15 years from the actual receipt of commuted value , which ever is later .C) Previously as per Finance Department’s letter No FD Haryana/1/2/18-2FR –II dated 4-3-2003, the fraction of pension commuted on superannuation w.e.f. 1-1-96 , was to be restored after 15 years from the actual receipt of commuted value and in the caseof pre-mature retirement Notional interest@ 8.1% per annum was to be charged.( Rate of interest was raised from 2.8%p.a. to 8.1%per annum for those who retired on or after 1-1-96 ( effective from the date of issue of orders dated 4-3-2003.)
Why the benefit of NPA is not being taken into account while fixing pension @ 50% of minimum pay scale + GP + NPA of the corresponding pay scale introduced w.e.f. 1-1-2006 & where Qualifying service is 33 years or more ?
In case of pre 1-1-2006 retiree, the minimum of pay scale does not include NPA. As clarified by Govt of Haryana Finance Department vide notification No 1/2 (8) 98-2FR-II (part-VIII) dated 10-6-2011.
Why the P.P. & S.P. has not been taken into account while working out my pension ?
As per Haryana Govt. Notification 2/51/2008-1 pension dated 17-4-2009, pay in the revised pay structure means pay band plus grade pay and does not include any other type of pay like special pay etc.
Why I am not getting pension equivalent to 50% of my last pay as my service is more than 28 years and date of retirement after1-1-2006 ?
In case of Govt Servant retiring on or after 17-4-2009, the linkage of full pension with 33 years of Qualifying service has been modified to the extent that once a Govt servant retires after rendering the minimum Qualifying service of 28 years , pension should beat 50% of the emoluments subject to other conditions. In other words pension equivalent to 50% of last pay on 28 years Qualifying Service is payable in case of retirement on or after 17-04-2009.
Why enhanced family pension is not being paid to me for 10 years as the Govt of Haryana has extended the period from 7 years to 10 years ?
As per Haryana Govt notification No 2/51/2008-1 pension dated 17-4-2009 enhanced family pension shall be payable for a period of 10 years to the family of a Govt. Servant who dies in service after completing 7 years or more continuous service . The above modified provision of enhanced family pension for 10 years are not applicable where period of enhanced family pension completed on or before1-1-2006.
Am I entitled for family pension widowed daughter? The death of my husband occurred after the death of my father / mother ?
No. The Govt of Haryana vide letter No2/53 /2009-1/ pension dated 26th April 2010 has clarified that widowed/ divorced daughter will be entitled for family pension , in case she was widowed /divorced at the time of death of his father subject to fulfillment of other conditions prescribed in Govt notification dated 17-4-2009
Whether the family can be given the benefits of 40% commutation if a pensioner dies before exercising option?
-No-
Is any authorization for restoration of commutation portion of pension after 15 years required from Pr. A.G.’s office. ?
No, Restoration of commuted Portion is to be done by the pension disbursing authority in accordance with instruction on CVP authority or Haryana Govt instructions issued from time to time.
How does the period of 15 years for restoration of commutation portion of pension after 15 years required from Pr. A.G.’s office ?
Restoration on completion of 15 years from the date of retirement or 15 years from the actual receipt of CVP whichever is later.
Is the Dearness Relief payable on original basic pension or on reduced pension after commutation?
DR is payable on original basic pension.
Is there any limitation commutation of pension?
Yes-up to 40% of pension for Haryana Govt pensioner and up to 50% ofjudicial officers of Haryana State(refer Govt notification dated 11-2-2011).
Is there any ceiling on gratuities and if so what is the maximum amount admissible ?
Maximum limit of DCRG shall be 20.00 lakhs as per notification dated3/3/2017.
What is the minimum and maximum pension/Family Pension ?
Minimum pension Rs.9000/-per month and max. up to 50% of highest pay i.e. 2,24,100/ w.e.f. 1-1-2016 and Minimum Family Pension w.e.f.1-1-2016 is 9000/-and Maximum67230 ( 30 % of 2,24,100/-)
What are the rates of Medical Allowance for the State Pensioners?
S.No Period Rate per month Government Order No.
1 01.04.1982 to 31.03.1988 Rs 10 117-F of 1982 dated 30.03.1982
2 01.04.1988 to 31.12.1993 Rs 25 94-F of 1988 dated 01.04.1988
3 01.01.1994 to 31.12.1994 Rs 50 25-F of 1994 dated 28.01.1994
4 01.01.1995 to 31.12.1998 Rs 80 45-F of 1995 dated 07.03.1995
5 01.01.1999 to 30.09.2006 Rs 100 9-F of 1999 dated 10.02.1999
6 01.10.2006 onwards Rs 300 310-F of 2006 dated 19.10.2006
1 01.04.1982 to 31.03.1988 Rs 10 117-F of 1982 dated 30.03.1982
2 01.04.1988 to 31.12.1993 Rs 25 94-F of 1988 dated 01.04.1988
3 01.01.1994 to 31.12.1994 Rs 50 25-F of 1994 dated 28.01.1994
4 01.01.1995 to 31.12.1998 Rs 80 45-F of 1995 dated 07.03.1995
5 01.01.1999 to 30.09.2006 Rs 100 9-F of 1999 dated 10.02.1999
6 01.10.2006 onwards Rs 300 310-F of 2006 dated 19.10.2006
Can I draw arrears on account of Additional quantum of Pension/Family Pension authorized in terms of SRO 138 of 2016?
As the SRO is effective prospectively therefore no arrears can be drawn. (OM No A/14(85)-II-383 dated 28.04.2016)
Who will be eligible to family pension in the event of death of a Government servant while in service or after retirement?
Eligibility for Family Pension, in the event of death of a Government Servant while in Service or after retirement may be decided in terms of Rule 11 of Schedule XV of J&K CSR Vol-II and Government Instruction there under.
What is the procedure for drawing pension through a Bank?
Pensioners of J&K State can draw their Pension/family pension only from a paying Branch of Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd. It can not be drawn from any other bank except the J&K Bank. For this purpose you need to open a Saving Account in any paying Branch of Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd. in your name. This Account should not be a joint account. Thereafter, you may apply to the concerned Treasury Officer in the prescribed format for drawing pension through the bank.
Can I draw Two Family Pensions on account of my husband Defence service (Central Government) and other from the State Government for any Pensionable Service?
Yes, with effect from 01.06.2015 the widow of such pensioner is allowed two Family Pensions subject to fulfillment of other prescribed conditions. (SRO 180 of 2015 dated 17/06/2015)
Can I draw Dearness Allowance both on my Army pension and civil pension?
Yes, with effect from 01.06.2015 Dearness Allowance can be drawn on both Pensions Civil Pension as well as Defence Pension.
Can I draw Dearness Allowance on my service pension as well family pension which I am drawing after the death of my wife?
No, Dearness Allowance can be drawn either on Service Pension or Family Pension whichever is more beneficial.
What to do when pensioner’s portion of PPO is lost?
When the pensioner’s half of the PPO is stated to have been lost, the Treasury Officer will renew the PPO on a renewed fee of One Rupee in each case which should be paid into the Treasury and the Treasury receipt should be attached to the application for renewal.[Art.298]
What is the procedure for transfer of pension from one Treasury to another
(within the State)?
(within the State)?
The Accountant General may, on application and on sufficient cause being shown, permit the transfer of a pension from one Government Treasury to another. Such application should be made by the pensioner to the Accountant General through the Treasury Officer concerned. Both halves of the Pension Payment Order (PPO) should be forwarded by the Treasury Officer to the Accountant General, in order that the PPO may be amended or a fresh PPO be issued, if necessary, by the Accountant and the one submitted cancelled.
How much pension can I commute? When will it get restored?
The Government servants who have retired and may retire from J&K State Government service on or after 1.1.1996 can commute a portion
not exceeding 40% (forty percent) of their monthly pension.
The commuted portion of pension shall get restored after fifteen years from the date of commutation.
The date of commutation shall be the date of drawal of commuted value of pension OR three months after the date of issue of payment authority whichever be earlier.
not exceeding 40% (forty percent) of their monthly pension.
The commuted portion of pension shall get restored after fifteen years from the date of commutation.
The date of commutation shall be the date of drawal of commuted value of pension OR three months after the date of issue of payment authority whichever be earlier.
How and when to submit the pension papers?
The retiring Government servant is required to submit his particulars in Form-5 eight months before the date of superannuation.
What benefits shall I be entitled to on my retirement?
The following benefits become payable to a retiring Government servant:
1. Service Gratuity/Pension, if he has rendered requisite qualifying service.
2. Retirement Gratuity, if he has rendered requisite qualifying service.
3. Terminal Gratuity, if retired.
4. Final payment of General Provident Fund accumulations.
5. Leave encashment, if any due.
6. State Life Insurance.
1. Service Gratuity/Pension, if he has rendered requisite qualifying service.
2. Retirement Gratuity, if he has rendered requisite qualifying service.
3. Terminal Gratuity, if retired.
4. Final payment of General Provident Fund accumulations.
5. Leave encashment, if any due.
6. State Life Insurance.
What if a Government servant does not retire on the elected date of Voluntary
retirement?
retirement?
The cases of overstayal in service beyond the intended/elected date of voluntary retirement (except those covered under the provisions of Note-2 below Art.230 of J&K CSRs) involving collusive or contrive motives on the part of the Head of Office or any other higher officer should be identified and suitable action (including recovery of excess payments made as a result of such overstayal) taken against such officers to arrest such irregularities.
What if a Government servant is not retired on due date of superannuation?
Retirement of a Government servant is automatic on attaining the age of compulsory retirement and in absence of specific orders to the contrary by the competent authority as Government servant must retire on due date. The cases of overstayal beyond the date of superannuation involving collusive or contrived motives on the part of the Head of Office or any other higher officer should be identified and suitable action (including recovery of excess payments made as a result of such irregularities) taken against such officers to arrest such irregularities. The cases of willful tampering in the dates of birth involving moral turpitude on the part of the concerned Government servant should be identified and referred to Director General of Police for getting these investigated by a Special Cell and severe disciplinary action taken against defaulter to prove as a deterrent.
When shall I retire?
Retirement of an employee is effective from the afternoon of the last day of the month in which age of Superannuation is attained. However, an employee whose date of birth is the first of the month shall retire on afternoon of the last day of the preceding month. If date of birth is not known but year of birth is known, 1st July of that year shall be taken as date of birth and date of retirement determined accordingly.
If date of birth is recorded in Bikrami Era it may be converted to Christan Era by deducting 56 years 8 months and 18 days from the Bikrami Era. For example, dates of birth of 24.9.2004 (bk), 18.08.2005 (bk) and 02.06.2006 (bk) shall get converted to 06.01.1948 (AD), 30.11.1948 (AD) and 14.09.1949 (AD) respectively.
Some sample examples are as under:- Date of birth Date of retirement
10.04.1947 30.04.2005
01.08.1948 31.07.2006
01.01.1949 31.12.2006
02.05.1950 31.05.2008
31.12.1951 31.12.2009
Year-1949(to be taken as 1.7.1949) 30.06.2007
May, 1949(to be taken as 16.5.1949) 31.05.2007
If date of birth is recorded in Bikrami Era it may be converted to Christan Era by deducting 56 years 8 months and 18 days from the Bikrami Era. For example, dates of birth of 24.9.2004 (bk), 18.08.2005 (bk) and 02.06.2006 (bk) shall get converted to 06.01.1948 (AD), 30.11.1948 (AD) and 14.09.1949 (AD) respectively.
Some sample examples are as under:- Date of birth Date of retirement
10.04.1947 30.04.2005
01.08.1948 31.07.2006
01.01.1949 31.12.2006
02.05.1950 31.05.2008
31.12.1951 31.12.2009
Year-1949(to be taken as 1.7.1949) 30.06.2007
May, 1949(to be taken as 16.5.1949) 31.05.2007
How to get the PPO transferred from Assam to another State?
The pensioner must approach to Treasury Office with an application for transfer of pension mentioning there his/her new communication address and name of new Treasury where PPO is to be transferred. The Treasury shall forward the PPO with last payment details to the office of the Principal Accountant General(A&E), Manipur which shall forward PPO to the AG Office of the other accounting circle under ‘Special Seal Authority’ to arrange for payment of Pension through respective District Treasury as opted by the pensioner.
How to get PPO transferred from one district to another district?
The pensioner must approach Treasury Officer concerned with an application for transfer.
What are the reasons for the difference in the pensionary benefits calculated by the Department and that admitted by A.G.?
The difference may be due to error in arriving at the qualifying service, erroneous pay fixation, grant of pay with retrospective effect without finance concurrence.
What is the procedure for drawing Pensionary benefits?
The Pensioner has to present himself with his personal copy of authority/intimation letter for Pension, Gratuity and Commutation to the concerned Treasury.
When will a retired Government Servant get his /her Pensionary benefits?
Pension and other retirement benefits are authorized within two months from the date of receipt of Pension proposals in complete shape from Pension Cell, Government of Manipur.
How to get the PPO transferred from Assam to another State?
The pensioner has to approach to his Disbursing authority with an application for transfer of pension mentioning there his/her new communication address and name of new Treasury where PPO is to be transferred. The distributing authority shall forward the PPO with last payment details to the State AG and State AG shall forward PPO to the AG Office of the other accounting circle under ‘Special Seal Authority’ to arrange for payment of Pension through respective District Treasury as opted by the pensioner.
How to get PPO transferred from one district to another district?
The pensioner has to approach the Pension Disbursing Authority i.e. DTO with an application for transfer. The distributing authority shall transfer the PPO to the respective Treasury Officer of the District for payment with intimation to the A.G.
Family Pension involving two wives:
Where a Government Servant leaves behind more than one widow, the 1st widow will be entitled to a Family Pension.
Who is eligible to receive Family Pension?
Family Pension admissible to the family of the Government servant as per A.SPR, 1969 and as amended from time to time as follows:
1. Wife or husband of the deceased Government servant up to the date of her/his death or re-marriage whichever is earlier. In case of more than one wife, the eldest surviving wife of the deceased government servant is to be paid family pension. Here, the term eldest should be construed with reference to the seniority according to the date of marriage with the deceased Government Servant and not with reference to the age of the widow.
2.Eldest minor son (including adopted son) till he attains the age of 18 years.
3.Eldest unmarried daughter (including adopted daughter) till she attains the age of 21 years or marriage whichever is earlier.
4.Physically handicapped children will be entitled to family pension for life subject to certain conditions w.e.f. 25/06/2003 or thereafter as the case may be vide Govt. Notification No. PPG(P) 268/95/85, dated 30/05/2003. Such pension will follow only after completion of the normal order of seniority of children according to admissible age.
5.Children born after retirements are also eligible for family pension as marriage after retirement is recognized for the purpose of family pension w.e.f. 18/01/1995 or thereafter as the case may be vide Govt. Notification No. PPG(P) 148/92/96,dated 8/5/1996.
6.Father and Mother of the Government Servant.
7.Eldest surviving brother up to 18 years of age.
8.Eldest surviving sister up to the age of 21 years or marriage, whichever is earlier.
N.B.= Sl No. 6,7 & 8 are entitle Family Pension w.e.f. 20/08/2015 or thereafter as the case may be in terms of Govt. Notification No. PPG(G) 10/2013/38, dated 20/08/2015.
1. Wife or husband of the deceased Government servant up to the date of her/his death or re-marriage whichever is earlier. In case of more than one wife, the eldest surviving wife of the deceased government servant is to be paid family pension. Here, the term eldest should be construed with reference to the seniority according to the date of marriage with the deceased Government Servant and not with reference to the age of the widow.
2.Eldest minor son (including adopted son) till he attains the age of 18 years.
3.Eldest unmarried daughter (including adopted daughter) till she attains the age of 21 years or marriage whichever is earlier.
4.Physically handicapped children will be entitled to family pension for life subject to certain conditions w.e.f. 25/06/2003 or thereafter as the case may be vide Govt. Notification No. PPG(P) 268/95/85, dated 30/05/2003. Such pension will follow only after completion of the normal order of seniority of children according to admissible age.
5.Children born after retirements are also eligible for family pension as marriage after retirement is recognized for the purpose of family pension w.e.f. 18/01/1995 or thereafter as the case may be vide Govt. Notification No. PPG(P) 148/92/96,dated 8/5/1996.
6.Father and Mother of the Government Servant.
7.Eldest surviving brother up to 18 years of age.
8.Eldest surviving sister up to the age of 21 years or marriage, whichever is earlier.
N.B.= Sl No. 6,7 & 8 are entitle Family Pension w.e.f. 20/08/2015 or thereafter as the case may be in terms of Govt. Notification No. PPG(G) 10/2013/38, dated 20/08/2015.
What is the reason for withholding a part of pensionary benefits?
Generally, due to erroneous pay fixation done by the Department result in over payment of Pay and Allowances during his/her service life and to adjust the overpayment, a portion of pensionary benefits (i.e DCRG/DR) are withheld till final reply is not received from Department. Moreover, when the House Building Advance, Motor Car Advance and Computer Advance etc. are remained outstanding, DCRG is to be held overdue as per existing Rules till asserting of total Govt. dues are outstanding.
What are the reasons for the difference in the pensionary benefits calculated by the Department and that admitted by A.G.?
The difference may be due to error in arriving at the qualifying service and some erroneous pay fixation done by the Department.
What is the procedure for drawing Pensionary benefits?
The Pensioner has to present himself with his personal copy of authority/intimation letter for Pension, Gratuity and CVP to the Treasury to whom A.G.’s Office has authorized the Pension/Gratuity/CVP.
Whether dearness relief is payable on basic pension before commutation or on reduced pension after commutation?
Dearness relief is payable on basic pension before commutation, ie, not on reduced pension.
Is there any ceiling on gratuity?
Yes, the maximum admissible amount of retiring/death gratuity is Rs. 12,00,000/- since 1-1-2016
How do the pensioner get SMS updates about the status of his/her pension case ?
The mobile number of the pensioner to which SMS alerts are required to be sent should be mentioned in the SCF at the time of forwarding of the pension case to AG office.
Who is the Pension Sanctioning Authority (PSA) ?
Head of Office of the Govt. employee is the authority to sanction Pension, Retiring Gratuity, Family pension, Death Gratuity. Where the concerned Govt. employee himself is head of office, his next higher authority will be Pension Sanctioning Authority in respect of him.
What is a PSA code ?
PSA code is Pension Sanctioning Authority code issued from Accountant General office office in favour of the authority who is empowered to sanction pension and other retirement benefits in respect of employees under him/her. This code is necessary at the time of forwarding of pension case to Accountant General and should be mentioned in the Single Comprehensive Form (SCF).
What is the procedure when the pensioner loses/misplaces his/her P.P.O./F.P.P.O.?
In case the PPO/FPPO is lost from the pensioner/family pensioner, the fact will immediately be diarized in the Police Station by him/her. Thereafter, he will submit an application for a duplicate PPO/FPPO to the concerned Treasury Officer in the district indicating the diary number for taking further action for preparation of the same.
When the pensioner/family pensioner draws pension through Bank within the Kolkata Municipal Corporation area, he/she will required to make a diary of the loss with police authority and furnish the application to the branch of the bank indicating the diary number who in turn will forward the application to the O/o the A.G.(A & E), WB through the link branch of the bank for preparation of duplicate PPO/FPPO.
When the pensioner/family pensioner draws pension through Bank within the Kolkata Municipal Corporation area, he/she will required to make a diary of the loss with police authority and furnish the application to the branch of the bank indicating the diary number who in turn will forward the application to the O/o the A.G.(A & E), WB through the link branch of the bank for preparation of duplicate PPO/FPPO.
Who can be nominated for Life Time Arrears (LTA) of pension?
An employee/pensioner/family pensioner can nominate one or more members of his/her family for LTA as follows :-
(i) Wife in case of male pensioners;
(ii) Husband in case of female pensioners;
(iii) Sons including stepsons and adopted sons;
(iv) Unmarried/widowed daughter including step and adopted daughter;
(v) Mother and
(vi) Father.
If the employee has no family, he/she can nominate any other person.
(i) Wife in case of male pensioners;
(ii) Husband in case of female pensioners;
(iii) Sons including stepsons and adopted sons;
(iv) Unmarried/widowed daughter including step and adopted daughter;
(v) Mother and
(vi) Father.
If the employee has no family, he/she can nominate any other person.
What is the procedure for transfer of payment of pension from one branch of a bank to another branch of another bank within Kolkata or treasuries in districts of West Bengal/other state ?
In case of transfer from a branch in Kolkata to other bank in Kolkata or to another place out side Kolkata which may involve payment by other branch of the same Public Sector Bank or another Public Sector Bank, the paying branch will return both halves of PPO through link branch to the Accountant General(A&E), WB indicating the date upto which pension has been paid. Thereafter AG office will arrange the transfer of PPO.
What is the process for transfer to the second branch of the same bank within the KMC area?
Transfer of Pension from one paying branch to another of the same Public Sector Bank within the jurisdiction of Kolkata Corporation may be made by the Bank itself under intimation to A.G. through their link branch.
What is the procedure for transfer of pension from Treasury of any district in West Bengal to any Bank in Kolkata/other state?
In case of transfer of Pension from any treasury to any Bank in Kolkata or to any other State, the pensioners application for transfer alongwith both halves of PPO are to be sent by the concerned treasury officer to the O/o the A.G.(A&E), W.B duly certifying the last payment made. The O/o the A.G.(A&E), W.B will thereafter make arrangement for transfer of PPO.
What is the procedure for transfer of Pension from one Treasury to another Treasury within West Bengal?
In case of transfer from one to any other Treasury within the State of W.B., the concerned treasury officer under whose jurisdiction the pension is being drawn, will effect the transfer directly without any intervention of the O/o the A.G.(A&E), W.B. He will record last payment certificate on both halves of the PPO & pass on them to the treasury office under whose jurisdiction the payment is desired in future under proper intimation to the O/o the A.G.(A&E), W.B.
Whether a minimum service is required for payment of death gratuity?
No, death gratuity is admissible even the length of service is less than one year.
If the nominee of death gratuity is minor, how payment will be made ?
If the death gratuity is payable to any minor member of the family, it shall be payable to the natural guardian of the said minor member. In case of absence of any natural guardian of such minor, death gratuity is payable to a person who obtains legal guardianship certificate from the court of law.
What is the procedure for payment of death gratuity if the Govt. servant has no family and has not exercised nomination for any other person?
If there is no nomination or the nomination is invalid the gratuity is payable to the members of the family of the deceased government employee in equal share.
What is the procedure for payment of death gratuity if the government servant has not left any nomination or left an invalid nomination?
If there is no nomination or the nomination is invalid the gratuity is payable to the members of the family of the deceased government employee in equal share.
What is the process for claiming Family Pension when the government servant/Pensioner has disappeared leaving behind his family?
When an employee/pensioner disappears leaving his family, family pension etc. may be granted to the family concerned, subject to fulfillment of the following conditions:-
i) Family must lodge a report with Police Station and obtain a report that the employee/pensioner has not been traced after all efforts have been made by the police ;
ii) An Indemnity Bond is to be furnished by the claimant to the effect that all payment received from Government shall be refunded to Government in the event of re-appearance of the missing employee/pensioner.
iii) The family concerned shall apply to the Head of Office of Government employee for grant of family pension etc. after one year from the date of disappearance. [Vide F.D. (Audit Br.) Memo No. 4671-F dated 14-05-1990.
iv) The pension case is to be forwarded to the O/o the AG(A&E), W.B. by the Pension Sanctioning Authority after obtaining sanction order of the Administrative Department for the benefit.
i) Family must lodge a report with Police Station and obtain a report that the employee/pensioner has not been traced after all efforts have been made by the police ;
ii) An Indemnity Bond is to be furnished by the claimant to the effect that all payment received from Government shall be refunded to Government in the event of re-appearance of the missing employee/pensioner.
iii) The family concerned shall apply to the Head of Office of Government employee for grant of family pension etc. after one year from the date of disappearance. [Vide F.D. (Audit Br.) Memo No. 4671-F dated 14-05-1990.
iv) The pension case is to be forwarded to the O/o the AG(A&E), W.B. by the Pension Sanctioning Authority after obtaining sanction order of the Administrative Department for the benefit.
Whether family pension is allowed in case of service less than ten years ?
Family pension is allowed for rendering service by the Govt. employee for less than one year also if the Govt. servant dies-in-harness while in service, provided he was medically examined and found fit for Govt. service, or retires from Govt. service prior to 30/07/2007 and receives service gratuity. But, if a Govt. servant retires on or after 30/07/2007 after rendering less than ten years of service and receives service gratuity,, his family is not eligible for family pension after death of the retired Govt. servant.
Is family pension payable to dependent brother or sister?
No, dependent brother and sister are not eligible to get family pension.
How the family pension is payable to twins ?
Where the family pension is payable to twin children, it will be paid to such children in equal shares provided that when one such child ceases to be eligible his/her share shall revert to the other child and when both of them cease to be eligible the family pension shall be payable to the next eligible single child/twin children.
Whether dual family pension to NOK (Next of Kin) from Military as well as Civil employment is admissible to the family pensioners of West Bengal Government?
No, under extant rule family pension for civil employment under Govt. of West Bengal is not admissible in respect of the family pensioners who are in receipt of family pension for military service.
What is the ceiling on two family pensions admissible to the child/children of the deceased govt. employees?
The existing ceiling on two family pensions admissible to the child/children of the deceased govt. employees is Rs. 32,760/- p.m. at the enhanced rate and Rs. 17,600/- p.m. at the normal rate.
Is Family pension is payable to a Govt. employee during his/her service period ?
When both husband and wife are Govt. employee, Family pension will be payable on death of either of them. Employment under Govt. does not debar a Govt. servant from drawing family pension. However, recipient of such family pension is not entitled to get dearness relief, Medical relief, interim relief during his/her employment.
Whether Post retrial spouse i.e. marriage taking place after date of retirement, is entitled to get family pension?
Post-retrial spouse is also entitled to family pension, subject to fulfillment of certain condition mentioned in the Govt. of West Bengal, Finance Department Memo. No. 1996-F (pen) dt. 27.9.1991 read with Memo No. 1886-F (pen) dt. 9.12.94.
Who can be nominated by a government servant to receive death gratuity?
The Govt. servant can nominate in form I (available in his/her office), any or more persons from the following members of his/her family :-
i. Wife/husband
ii. Son including step son and adopted son.
iii. Unmarried and widow daughter including step daughter, adopted daughter.
iv. Brother below the age of 18 years and unmarried/widowed sister.
v. Father.
vi. Mother
If the Govt. servant has no family within the definition of WBS(DCRB) Rules, 1971 as mentioned above, he can nominate any person(s) in Form II (available in his/her office). This nomination will, however, stand invalid if the Govt. servant subsequently acquires family from the members of above mentioned list.
i. Wife/husband
ii. Son including step son and adopted son.
iii. Unmarried and widow daughter including step daughter, adopted daughter.
iv. Brother below the age of 18 years and unmarried/widowed sister.
v. Father.
vi. Mother
If the Govt. servant has no family within the definition of WBS(DCRB) Rules, 1971 as mentioned above, he can nominate any person(s) in Form II (available in his/her office). This nomination will, however, stand invalid if the Govt. servant subsequently acquires family from the members of above mentioned list.
Who is the competent authority for issuing Income Certificate for getting family pension as unmarried/widowed/divorced daughter ?
A Gazetted Officer of Central Government or a State Government Officer belonging to Gr. "A" service, other than Pension Sanctioning Authority (PSA)/Head of Office/Any other Officer of respective Department/Directorate/Offices at the regional level where from the Govt. Servant retired/died, is competent to issue Income certificate to the effect that she does not have an income of her own or has an income less than Rs 3500/-p.m. and that she is widowed/divorced/unmarried daughter of that particular Govt. employee/pensioner.
What are the documents to be submitted to the Pension Sanctioning Authority along with application of family pension for unmarried/divorcee/widowed daughter ?
The unmarried/divorced/widowed daughter is required to submit application for family pension to the Pension Sanctioning Authority along with the following documents :
i. Proof of identity, e.g., copy of Voter Identity Card, Ration Card etc.
ii. Copy of the Death Certificate of her deceased father/mother.
iii. Copy of the Pension Payment Order of her father/mother
iv. Copy of the death certificate of the deceased husband in case of widowed daughter
v. Copy of the Divorce Certificate issued by the Court of Law in case of Divorced daughter
vi. An income certificate from a Gazetted Officer of Central Government or a State Government Officer belonging to Group A service, mentioned in the Answer to Question No 37 below.
vii. Recent passport size photograph, specimen signature, Annexure "A" (for drawal of pension through Public Sector Banks) and Descriptive Roll (4 copies each).
i. Proof of identity, e.g., copy of Voter Identity Card, Ration Card etc.
ii. Copy of the Death Certificate of her deceased father/mother.
iii. Copy of the Pension Payment Order of her father/mother
iv. Copy of the death certificate of the deceased husband in case of widowed daughter
v. Copy of the Divorce Certificate issued by the Court of Law in case of Divorced daughter
vi. An income certificate from a Gazetted Officer of Central Government or a State Government Officer belonging to Group A service, mentioned in the Answer to Question No 37 below.
vii. Recent passport size photograph, specimen signature, Annexure "A" (for drawal of pension through Public Sector Banks) and Descriptive Roll (4 copies each).
To whom is Family Pension Payable?
Family pension will be payable from the date following the date of death of the Govt. servant to any of the following members in chronological order indicated below :-
1. Widow/Widower up to the date of death or remarriage whichever is earlier
2. Minor Son/daughter ( including adopted sons/daughters) in order of birth upto 25 yrs of age.
3. Physically handicapped/Mentally retarded child for life.
4. Dependent unmarried/Divorced/widowed daughter beyond 25 years till marriage/remarriage.
5. Dependent Mother
6. Dependent Father
(Family pensioners mentioned in Sl No 3 to 6 above will furnish required certificate/s of eligibility for continuation of grant of benefits).
1. Widow/Widower up to the date of death or remarriage whichever is earlier
2. Minor Son/daughter ( including adopted sons/daughters) in order of birth upto 25 yrs of age.
3. Physically handicapped/Mentally retarded child for life.
4. Dependent unmarried/Divorced/widowed daughter beyond 25 years till marriage/remarriage.
5. Dependent Mother
6. Dependent Father
(Family pensioners mentioned in Sl No 3 to 6 above will furnish required certificate/s of eligibility for continuation of grant of benefits).
When does the commuted value pension become restored ?
The fraction of pension commuted by the pensioner becomes restored after completion of 15 years from the date of retirement.
When does a government servant apply for commutation without medical examination?
A government servant has to apply for commutation without medical examination in Form C to the Head of the office either not less than one year in advance from the date of superannuation or within one year from the date of retirement.
How much of pension can be commuted ?
At present a pensioner can opt to commute up to 40% of pension admissible at the time of retirement.
How the restored amount of 1/3rd commuted value of pro-rata pension would be regulated after implementation of 5th Pay Commission?
The restored amount of pro-rata pension, already determined in terms of G.O. No. 2430-F (pen) read with 2431-F (Pen) both dated 12-7-2001 shall be further consolidated with effect from 01/01/2010 or from the date on which the amount is restorable, whichever is later, in terms of G.O. No. 1-F(Pen) dated 4-1-2010 by adding together –
(a) Existing restored portion of pro-rata pension being consolidated in terms Memo dated 12/07/2001 ibid.
(b) Dearness pension @ 50% of existing restored amount of pro-rata pension
(c) Dearness relief @ 24% of pension plus dearness pension mentioned in (a) and (b) above.
* Such consolidated pension shall not be stepped up to the minimum pension of Rs. 3300/-.
(a) Existing restored portion of pro-rata pension being consolidated in terms Memo dated 12/07/2001 ibid.
(b) Dearness pension @ 50% of existing restored amount of pro-rata pension
(c) Dearness relief @ 24% of pension plus dearness pension mentioned in (a) and (b) above.
* Such consolidated pension shall not be stepped up to the minimum pension of Rs. 3300/-.
When medical examination is required before commutation of pension?
When the pensioner desires to commute pension after one year from the date of retirement or the application for commutation of pension has not been received by the competent authority within one year from the date of retirement, he/she shall be eligible to commute a portion of his pension after medical examination.
Can commutation be done at the time of revision of pension?
When pension is revised due to change of pay on account of any ROPA, promotion etc., a portion of such increased pension may be commuted. Otherwise, no further commutation is allowed for revision of pension only.
Can Pension be commuted under Family Pension Scheme?
No. Family Pension cannot be commuted.
How is pension calculated?
(a) A Govt. employee retiring on or after 25/02/2009 and rendered a minimum qualifying service of 20 years is eligible for full pension, ie 50% of last basic pay drawn. For the Govt. employees, who at the time of retirement have rendered qualifying service of 10 years or more but less than 20 years, proportionate reduction shall be made while calculating the amount of pension.
(b) However, in respect of Govt. employee who retired prior to 25/02/2009 after rendering a minimum qualifying service of 33 years, pension shall be calculated at 50% of last basic pay drawn. For such Govt. employees who at the time of retirement have rendered qualifying service of 10 years or more but less than 33 years, the amount of pension will be proportionately reduced accordingly.
(b) However, in respect of Govt. employee who retired prior to 25/02/2009 after rendering a minimum qualifying service of 33 years, pension shall be calculated at 50% of last basic pay drawn. For such Govt. employees who at the time of retirement have rendered qualifying service of 10 years or more but less than 33 years, the amount of pension will be proportionately reduced accordingly.
What is the process in case of any defect/deficiencies noticed in a Pension case?
If the defect/deficiencies noticed is major, the case is returned to the office from where it was received for required correction. If the defect/deficiencies are minor, Admissibility Report for Pensionary benefits are issued, withholding authorization of full or part of the benefit till receipt of replies to the observations raised/clarifications from the Pension Sanctioning Authority concerned/Government.
Whether the pro-rata pension holders are entitled to Dearness Allowances, Fixed Medical Allowances and Ex-gratia grant?
Yes, the Pro-rata pension holders (restored portion) are entitled to Dearness Relief, Medical Allowance and Ex-gratia grant at the rates as granted by the Govt. of West Bengal for their pensioners/family pensioners from time to time, subject to the provisions laid down in concerned memoranda.
How does the payment made to a pensioner/family pensioner when he/she is unable to sign due to physical incapacity?
She/he may apply to the Govt. of West Bengal, Finance Deptt with medical certificate for granting permission to draw pension by affixing Left Thumb Impression (LTI).
Who is exempted from personal appearance?
If a pensioner is unable to appear in person due to bodily infirmity or illness, he/she may apply to the Finance Department with medical certificate to exempt him/her from personal appearance. Unless specifically exempt from personal appearance, the paying officer has to see the pensioner appeared once within the year.
What is the procedure for allowing Family Pension to the spouse after death of the pensioner ?
In case the name of the Spouse has already been included in the PPO of the pensioner, he/she is required to appear before the disbursing authority and intimate the death information and apply along with specimen signature, photos, death certificate etc. to start family pension in his/her favour. If his/her name has not been endorsed in the PPO, he/she will have to contact with the Pension Sanctioning Authority, ie, the office where his/her wife/husband served last for processing the pension case.
In the case of those Pensioners who are in receipt of two pensions viz., service pension and family pension, whether medical allowance shall be allocated on both the pension?
No, medical allowance would be allowed in respect of only one pension.
What is the medical allowance for pensioners?
Pensioner, who has not opted for West Bengal Health Scheme after retirement is entitled to medical allowance of Rs. 500/- pm since 01/01/2020.
Whether additional amount of pension is admissible when the pensioner is in receipt of two pensions, i.e. his/her service pension as well as family pension in respect of his/her spouse?
Additional amount of pension is admissible only on service pension on attaining the age of 80 years and above, when the pensioner is in receipt of two pensions.
From which date additional quantum of pension/family pension is to be allowed to old pensioners/family pensioners?
The additional quantum of pension/family pension, on attaining the age of 80 years and above, would be admissible from the 1st day of month in which his date of birth falls. For example, if a pensioner/family pensioner completes age of 80 years on any date in the month of August, 2008, he will be entitled to additional pension/family pension w.e.f. 1.8.2008. Those pensioners/family pensioners whose date of birth is 1st August, will also be entitled to additional pension/family pension w.e.f. 1.8.2008 on attaining the age of 80 years and above.
What are the documents required by the family pensioner to be furnished to the Pension Disbursing Authority for availing additional amount of pension ?
Any of the following documents are required to be furnished to the Pension Disbursing Authority –
(a) Certificate of School Final Examination or equivalent examination
(b) Certificate from any Govt. Doctor attached to Primary Health Centre/Block level Health Centre/Sub-divisional level Hospitals/District level Hospitals/Medical Colleges etc.
(c) Voter Identity Card
(d) PAN Card
(a) Certificate of School Final Examination or equivalent examination
(b) Certificate from any Govt. Doctor attached to Primary Health Centre/Block level Health Centre/Sub-divisional level Hospitals/District level Hospitals/Medical Colleges etc.
(c) Voter Identity Card
(d) PAN Card
Is additional pension is admissible to older family pensioners?
Yes, the quantum of family pension available to the old family pensioners shall be increased as indicated above.
Whether older pensioners will get higher rate of pension?
Yes, the old aged pensioners will get the following rates of additional quantum of pension at the rates mentioned below after attaining the age of 80 years and above.
From 80 years to less than 85 years 20% of the basic pension
From 85 years to less than 90 years 30% of the basic pension
From 90 years to less than 95 years 40% of the basic pension
From 95 years to less than 100 years 50% of the basic pension
100 years or more 100% of the basic pension.
From 80 years to less than 85 years 20% of the basic pension
From 85 years to less than 90 years 30% of the basic pension
From 90 years to less than 95 years 40% of the basic pension
From 95 years to less than 100 years 50% of the basic pension
100 years or more 100% of the basic pension.
Can Income Tax be deducted at source from pension ?
Yes, Pension Disbursing Authority is responsible for deduction of Income Tax at source from taxable income arising out of amount of pension paid to the pensioner.
Whether payment of pension through a joint account with or without “Either or Survivor’ facility is permitted?
The payment of pension is now permitted to be credited to a joint account operated by the pensioner with his/her spouse only (either by ‘Former or Survivor’ or ‘Either or Survivor’ basis) in whose favour an authorization exists in the Pension Payment Order.
What is the amount of minimum and maximum Pension?
The present rate of minimum and maximum pension is Rs. 3300/- p.m. and Rs. 35,000/- p.m. respectively.
From where can pension be drawn?
Pension can be drawn from any Treasury in West Bengal including PAO New Delhi or from other state and also from specified Public Sector Banks located within the Kolkata Municipal Corporation area.
What is the process for furnishing revised pension case to AG office ?
Revised pension case is to be forwarded to AG office with Service Book and all relevant Forms as in the case of Original Pension. However, no sanction of the PSA is required in case of Revision of Pension.
What is the procedure for submission of Application for Family Pension after death of the Govt. employee while in service ?
The widow,widower,minor child,dependent parents,handicapped child,unmarried/widowed/divorced daughter of a government employee is required to make formal application of pension in Annexure-II to the Head of Office where the deceased government employee last worked along with Specimen signature (in 3 separate slips), Photograph (4 copies) of the family pensioner, all duly attested. Nomination for payment of Life Time Arrears of Pension (LTA of Pension) and Application for drawal of pension through specified public sector banks (in Annexure A) or treasuries as the case may be are also required to be furnished along with the application for family pension. The income certificate/handicapped certificate etc. as applicable for each case are also to be submitted along with the application for family pension.
What is the process of Authorisation of Pension cases in Accountant General office ?
On receipt of Pension case in AG office, the admissibility for pensionary benefits is issued if it is found in order after thorough scrutiny of the service book and other relevant pension papers. Then Pension Payment Order (PPO), Gratuity Payment Order (GPO), Commuted value of pension Payment Order (CVPO) are prepared and sent to the offices as detailed below:
(a) Disburser’s Portion and Pensioners Portion of PPO are sent to the Pension Disbursing Authorities, ie, Banks/Treasuries from where payment is desired;
(b) GPO & CVPO along with intimation letter for the pensioner are sent to the PSA from whom the Pension case was received,
(c) Advice copies of GPO & CVPO are sent to the Treasury/PAO where bills for the same will be presented by the DDO for payment.
In case payment of pensionary benefits are desired from other state, special seal authority containing details of Pension, Gratuity and Commutation is sent to the concerned Accountant General office from where PPO, GPO and CVPO are issued to the opted treasury in that state.
(a) Disburser’s Portion and Pensioners Portion of PPO are sent to the Pension Disbursing Authorities, ie, Banks/Treasuries from where payment is desired;
(b) GPO & CVPO along with intimation letter for the pensioner are sent to the PSA from whom the Pension case was received,
(c) Advice copies of GPO & CVPO are sent to the Treasury/PAO where bills for the same will be presented by the DDO for payment.
In case payment of pensionary benefits are desired from other state, special seal authority containing details of Pension, Gratuity and Commutation is sent to the concerned Accountant General office from where PPO, GPO and CVPO are issued to the opted treasury in that state.
What is the minimum period before which a pension case is to be submitted to the O/o the A.G. (A&E), W.B.?
Superannuation Pension case complete in all respect along with all enclosures should be submitted 6 (six) months in advance from the date of retirement of the Government employee to the O/o. the A.G. (A&E), W.B.
What is special procedure in case of payment of pension from other state?
When payment of Pension is desired from other state double set of all forms as mentioned in answer to question No. 4 above are required to be submitted to the O/o the A.G. (A&E), W.B. by the Pension Sanctioning Authority. The name of the treasury in other state from where pension is desired to be drawn should invariably be noted in the Single Comprehensive Form.
What are the other documents/papers to be submitted by the Pension Sanctioning Authority along with the Pension cases to the O/o. the A.G. (A&E), W.B.?
(a) Single Comprehensive Form, prescribed in Memo No. 398-F(Pen) dated 13/09/2012, duly and carefully filled in without leaving any item blank (non applicable items may be mentioned so),
(b) Service Book,
(c) Pay Certificate in the form given in Annexure to Memo No. 1315-F(Pen) dated 14-10-1996,
(d) copy of clearance certificate issued by Broad Sheet section of AG office in respect of any loan taken by the retiring Govt servant,
(e) certificate to the effect that no case or appeal is pending in any Court of Law against the drawal of pay of the retiring employee and
other information related to the Govt employee concerned, if any.
(b) Service Book,
(c) Pay Certificate in the form given in Annexure to Memo No. 1315-F(Pen) dated 14-10-1996,
(d) copy of clearance certificate issued by Broad Sheet section of AG office in respect of any loan taken by the retiring Govt servant,
(e) certificate to the effect that no case or appeal is pending in any Court of Law against the drawal of pay of the retiring employee and
other information related to the Govt employee concerned, if any.
What is the procedure for submission of Application for Pension ?
The retiring Government employee should submit Formal Application for pension in the prescribed form i.e. Form No. 5 to the Head of Office(HOO)/Pension Sanctioning Authority (PSA) not less than one year in advance from the date of his/her date of retirement along with duly filled in
(a) Form C for commutation of pension (in duplicate),
(b) Nomination in prescribed form for payment of Life Time Arrear of Pension (LTA of Pension),
(c) Specimen signatures of the Govt Servant (in 3 three separate slips) duly attested,
(d) Attested passport size Joint photograph of the Govt servant and his/her spouse (4 copies). In case of no spouse, four copies of single photograph of the Govt. servant,
(e) Details of Family members including date of birth and
(f) Application (in Annexure ‘A’) for payment of pension through specified public sector banks within the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Area if the pensioner so desires.
(a) Form C for commutation of pension (in duplicate),
(b) Nomination in prescribed form for payment of Life Time Arrear of Pension (LTA of Pension),
(c) Specimen signatures of the Govt Servant (in 3 three separate slips) duly attested,
(d) Attested passport size Joint photograph of the Govt servant and his/her spouse (4 copies). In case of no spouse, four copies of single photograph of the Govt. servant,
(e) Details of Family members including date of birth and
(f) Application (in Annexure ‘A’) for payment of pension through specified public sector banks within the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Area if the pensioner so desires.
Can a pension be withheld/withdrawn on grounds of misconduct after retirement?
Future good conduct shall be an implied condition of every grant of pension. The pension sanctioning authority may, by order in writing, withhold or withdraw, either in full or in part, a pension or gratuity or both either permanently or for a specified period, if the pensioner is convicted of a serious crime or is found guilty of grave misconduct.
Can the pension/gratuity be withheld on conclusion of departmental/judicial proceedings?
The Governor reserves to himself the right of withholding a pension or gratuity, or both, either in full or in part, or withdrawing a pension in full or in part, whether permanently or for a specified period, and of ordering recovery from a pension or gratuity of the whole or part of any pecuniary loss caused to the Government, if, in any departmental or judicial proceedings, the pensioner is found guilty of grave misconduct or negligence during the period of service, including service rendered upon re-employment after retirement.
Can Departmental proceedings be instituted after retirement?
Departmental proceeding can be instituted after retirement subject to following conditions:-
(a) Sanction of the Governor shall be obtained before instituting such proceedings;
(b) The proceedings shall not be made in respect of any event which took place more than 4 years before such institution;
(a) Sanction of the Governor shall be obtained before instituting such proceedings;
(b) The proceedings shall not be made in respect of any event which took place more than 4 years before such institution;
What happens when the departmental or judicial proceedings is instituted against a Govt. employee during service and pending at the time of retirement? Can pension/gratuity be paid to a retiring, Govt. servant if Departmental/Judicial proceeding are pending against him at the time of retirement?
Where any departmental or judicial proceeding is instituted against a Govt. employee and continued till his retirement, he shall be paid during the period commencing from the date of his retirement up to the date of conclusion of such proceeding and final orders are passed, a provisional pension not exceeding the maximum pension which would have been admissible on the basis of his qualifying service. However, no gratuity shall be paid.
What happens to a Govt. employee against whom a criminal proceedings involving moral turpitude are pending in a court of law during service and at the time of retirement? Can pension/gratuity be paid to a retiring, Govt. servant if criminal proceeding is pending against him at the time of retirement?
Where any criminal proceeding involving moral turpitude are pending in a court of law against a Govt. employee and continued till his retirement, he shall be paid during the period commencing from the date of his retirement up to the date of conclusion of such proceeding and final orders are passed, an interim allowance not exceeding two-third of the pension which would have been admissible but for the criminal proceedings. However, no gratuity shall be paid till the conclusion of such case. Pension Sanctioning authority is required to obtain the admissibility report for pension from Accountant General office before sanctioning interim allowance.
In case the Govt. employee is convicted on a criminal charge involving moral turpitude he shall not be entitled to any pension ; compassionate allowance may be granted subject to the same terms and conditions as laid down in Rule 12 of the WBS(DCRB), '71.
In case the Govt. employee is convicted on a criminal charge involving moral turpitude he shall not be entitled to any pension ; compassionate allowance may be granted subject to the same terms and conditions as laid down in Rule 12 of the WBS(DCRB), '71.
What happens to a Govt. employee who has retired compulsorily as a penalty?
A Govt. employee who has retired compulsorily from service as a penalty may be granted by an authority competent to impose such penalty, pension at a rate not less than two-thirds and not more than full invalid pension admissible to him on the date of his compulsory retirement.
Which pay is reckoned as emoluments for pension and gratuity?
The last basic pay drawn by the Govt. employee is reckoned as emoluments for pension. However, Non- Practicing Allowance granted to Medical Officers is also included in emoluments. For the purpose of Retirement/ Death gratuity, Dearness Allowance admissible on the date of retirement/death is also included for computation of emoluments.
What is the minimum Qualifying Service required for getting full pension?
20 years of Qualifying Service is required for full pension.
Who is eligible for pension and what is the minimum service required for granting it ?
A Govt. servant appointed in a pensionable establishment and retires after rendering at least 10 years of service is eligible for pension.
Which rules govern pension and gratuity to the employees retiring from Government of West Bengal ?
Pension and gratuity of the employees retiring from the Government of West Bengal is regulated by the WBS (DCRB) Rules’ 1971.
Who is eligible to receive Family Pension?
Widow/Widower/post retiral spouse/Sons/daughters/widowed daughters including adopted children till they attain the age of 25 years or up to the date of their marriage/remarriage or till they start earning a sum of Rs. 3350/- pm, whichever is earlier. Unmarried/widowed/divorced daughters after who were dependant on when the Government servant was alive, provided the deceased employee had left behind neither widow/widower nor a child and the do not earn a income of 3350/- pm.
Family Pension involving two wives :
Where a Government Servant leaves behind more than one widow, the widows will be entitled to a Family Pension of 50% each, only if the second marriage had taken place before the introduction of Hindu Marriage Act 1955 or the second marriage is with the approval of Govt. Family Pension is not admissible to the second wife as her marriage per se is contrary to service rules and has neither legal sanction nor Government approval.
Family Pension to physically/mentally disabled children :
Applicable to such children of a Government servant who retired /died. If the son or daughter of a Government servant is suffering from any disorder or disability of mind or is physically crippled or disabled so as to render him or her unable to earn a living even after attaining the age of 25 years, Family Pension shall be payable to such son or daughter for life.
Medical certificate in respect of the handicapped/disabled children should be obtained from a Civil Surgeon whose discipline is the same as that of illness.
Family Pension involving two wives :
Where a Government Servant leaves behind more than one widow, the widows will be entitled to a Family Pension of 50% each, only if the second marriage had taken place before the introduction of Hindu Marriage Act 1955 or the second marriage is with the approval of Govt. Family Pension is not admissible to the second wife as her marriage per se is contrary to service rules and has neither legal sanction nor Government approval.
Family Pension to physically/mentally disabled children :
Applicable to such children of a Government servant who retired /died. If the son or daughter of a Government servant is suffering from any disorder or disability of mind or is physically crippled or disabled so as to render him or her unable to earn a living even after attaining the age of 25 years, Family Pension shall be payable to such son or daughter for life.
Medical certificate in respect of the handicapped/disabled children should be obtained from a Civil Surgeon whose discipline is the same as that of illness.
What is the reason for withholding a part of pensionary benefits?
Generally, erroneous pay fixation done by the Department results in over payment of Pay and Allowances during his / her service. To recover the overpayment, a portion of pensionary benefits is withheld. This is also explained in the Admissibility Report (Pension Verification Report) sent to the Department.
What are the reasons for the difference in the pensionary benefits calculated by the Department and that admitted by A.G.?
The difference may be due to an error in arriving at the qualifying service and some erroneous pay fixation done by the Department. The position is explained in the admissibility report sent to the Department and the Pensioner.
What is the procedure for drawing Pensionary benefits?
The Pensioner has to present himself with his copy of authorisation/intimation letter for Pension, Gratuity and CVP to the PPO/Treasury to whom A.G's Office has authorised the Pension/ Gratuity /CVP.
When will a retired Government Servant get his/her Pensionary benefits?
Pensionary benefits are authorized within two months from the date of receipt of Pension proposals from the department/ Pension Sanctioning Authority in complete shape in A.G's Office.
When did the Manipur Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1977 came into effect?
Manipur Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1977 came into force on the 1st day of January, 1977.
What are the rules governing for payment of pension/family and retirement/death benefits of the Government of Manipur employees
The payment of pension/family pension, retirement gratuity/death gratuity and commutation etc is governed by the Manipur Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1977 and subsequent amendments thereof.
How to get the PPO transferred from AP to another state?
The pensioner has to approach disbursing authority DTO/JD. PPO with an application for transfer. The distributing authority shall forward the PPO with last payment details to PAG. PAG shall forward PPO to the AG office of the state concerned under ‘special Authority’ to arrange for payment treasury to district treasury opted by the pensioner.
How to get PPO transferred from one district to another district?
The pensioner has to approach the pension disbursing authority, i.e. DTO/JD. PPO with an application for transfer. The distributing authority shall forward the PPO to the new place of payment and intimate the fact to PAG for allotting New PPO No.
Who is eligible to receive Family Pension?
Widow/Widower/post retiral spouse/Sons/daughters/widowed daughters including adopted children till they attain the age of 25 years or up to the date of their marriage/remarriage or till they start earning a sum of Rs. 3350/- pm, whichever is earlier. Unmarried/widowed/divorced daughters after who were dependant on when the Government servant was alive, provided the deceased employee had left behind neither widow/widower nor a child and the do not earn a income of 3350/- pm.
Family Pension involving two wives :
Where a Government Servant leaves behind more than one widow, the widows will be entitled to a Family Pension of 50% each, only if the second marriage had taken place before the introduction of Hindu Marriage Act 1955 or the second marriage is with the approval of Govt. Family Pension is not admissible to the second wife as her marriage per se is contrary to service rules and has neither legal sanction nor Government approval.
Family Pension to physically/mentally disabled children :
Applicable to such children of a Government servant who retired /died. If the son or daughter of a Government servant is suffering from any disorder or disability of mind or is physically crippled or disabled so as to render him or her unable to earn a living even after attaining the age of 25 years, Family Pension shall be payable to such son or daughter for life.
medical certificate in respect of the handicapped/disabled children should be obtained from a Civil Surgeon whose discipline is the same as that of illness.
Family Pension involving two wives :
Where a Government Servant leaves behind more than one widow, the widows will be entitled to a Family Pension of 50% each, only if the second marriage had taken place before the introduction of Hindu Marriage Act 1955 or the second marriage is with the approval of Govt. Family Pension is not admissible to the second wife as her marriage per se is contrary to service rules and has neither legal sanction nor Government approval.
Family Pension to physically/mentally disabled children :
Applicable to such children of a Government servant who retired /died. If the son or daughter of a Government servant is suffering from any disorder or disability of mind or is physically crippled or disabled so as to render him or her unable to earn a living even after attaining the age of 25 years, Family Pension shall be payable to such son or daughter for life.
medical certificate in respect of the handicapped/disabled children should be obtained from a Civil Surgeon whose discipline is the same as that of illness.
What is the procedure to be followed when the party copy of the authorisation has not been received by the Pensioner?
The Govt of AP has issued a circular No:7614-A/127/PSC/89, Fin.&Ping. FW(PSC) dated 20.12.1989 to all the treasuries and PPOs not to insist for production of party copy but to make payment by identifying the pensioner through the descriptive rolls forwarded by AG Office along with the Pension Payment Order.
What is the reason for withholding a part of pensionary benefits?
Generally, erroneous pay fixation done by the Department results in over payment of Pay and Allowances during his / her service. To recover the overpayment, a portion of pensionary benefits is withheld. This is also explained in the Admissibility Report (Pension Verification Report) sent to the Department.
What are the reasons for the difference in the pensionary benefits calculated by the Department and that admitted by A.G.?
The difference may be due to an error in arriving at the qualifying service and some erroneous pay fixation done by the Department. The position is explained in the admissibility report sent to the Department and the Pensioner.
What is the procedure for drawing Pensionary benefits?
The Pensioner has to present himself with his copy of authorisation/intimation letter for Pension, Gratuity and CVP to the PPO/Treasury to whom A.G's Office has authorised the Pension/ Gratuity /CVP
When will a retired Government Servant get his/her Pensionary benefits?
Pensionary benefits are authorized within two months from the date of receipt of Pension proposals from the department/ Pension Sanctioning Authority in complete shape in A.G's Office.
When will a retired Government Servant get his/her Pensionary benefits?
Pensionary benefits are authorized within two months from the date of receipt of Pension proposals from the department/ Pension Sanctioning Authority in complete shape in A.G's Office.
What is the meaning of the following terms? (a) Pension Disbursing Authority (b)Pension Sanctioning Authority (c)PPO Issuing Authority
(a) Pension Disbursing Authority: Your Pension paying branch Bank/Treasury Officer. (b) Pension Sanctioning Authority: The authority that sanctions your pension before forwarding the case to the AG’s office. (c) PPO Issuing Authority: Accountant General (A&E) Meghalaya, Shillong
When can a government servant apply for voluntary retirement?
A government servant can apply for voluntary retirement after completion of 20 years of government service
Can the deduction of income tax at source be made from pension payments?
Yes, the Treasury Officer/Bank will be responsible for deducting income tax at source from pension payments in accordance with the rates prescribed from time to time. While deducting such tax from pension payments the Treasury Officer/Bank will also allow deduction on account of relief available under the Income Tax Act from time to time on production of proper and acceptable evidence of eligible savings by pensioners. The Treasury Officer/Bank will also issue the pensioner in April each year a certificate of tax deducted in the form prescribed in the Income Tax Rules.
Whether retirement gratuity/death gratuity, commuted value of pension is taxable?
Retirement/death gratuity and the lump sum amount received on account of commutation of pension are not taxable under Income Tax Act.
Are the employed family pensioners and the re-employed pensioners entitled to Dearness Relief on their family pension/pension?
No.
What is the medical allowance for pensioners?
Rs.700/- per month.
What is the minimum/maximum pension?
Minimum pension shall not be less than Rs.3,250/- and maximum not more than Rs. 24,490/- per month.
Which authorities are responsible for revising the pension of pre-2007 pensioners/ family pensioners?
All disbursing authorities including Public Sector Banks handling disbursement of pension to the State Government pensioners/family pensioners are authorized to revise the pension of pre-2007 pensioners.
Can the excess payment of pension, if any, credited to the pensioner’s account be recovered by the bank?
Before commencing payment of pension the paying Bank is required to obtain a written undertaking from the pensioner that in the event of any excess payment, the same can be recovered by the Bank. On the strength of this undertaking the excess payment, if any, credited to the pensioner’s account can be recovered by the paying Bank.
What is reduced pension?
Reduced pension is the part of pension which is payable after deducting commuted portion of the pension.
Is any authority required from the AG for restoring the commuted portion of pension?
No, Restoration of commuted portion of pension after 15 years (from the date of retirement) or as fixed by the Government of Meghalaya from time to time is to be done automatically by Treasury Officer/ Bank on receipt of application in prescribed format (Form-10 of the Commutation of Pension Rules, 1992) from the eligible pensioner.
Whether the family of a pensioner can be given the benefit of commuting the pension in a case a pensioner dies before exercising this option?
Government of Meghalaya has clarified that the option to commute a portion of pension cannot be extended to the family.
What time will Accountant General take for authorization of fresh Pension Order, Family Pension and Revision of Pension?
Normally the pension applications are to reach the Accountant General four months prior to the date of retirement of the Government servant and AG office shall authorize the pension before one month of retirement. However, AG office makes every effort to disposes of the fresh Pension /Family Pension cases within one month after receipt of the pension application, in case they are complete in all respect. In cases of revision of pension, effort is made to dispose of those cases within 90 days from the date of receipt of Revision Pension application.
How does the period of 15 years for restoration of commuted portion of pension reckon?
Rule 30 of the Meghalaya Civil Service (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1992 stipulates that the 15-year period for restoration is to be reckoned from the date of retirement itself.
What will be the effective date of reduced pension?
The reduction in the amount of pension on account of the commutation shall be operative from the date of receipt of the commuted value of pension or at the end of three months after issue of authority by the AG’s office for the payment of commuted value of pension, whichever is earlier.
Is there any limit on commutation of pension?
A government servant is entitled to commute for a lump sum payment up to one-third of his/her pension.
Is there any restriction on commutation of pension?
Yes, Rule 9 of the Meghalaya Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1983 stipulates that no government servant against whom departmental or judicial proceedings have been instituted before the date of his retirement or the pensioner against whom such proceedings are instituted after the date of retirement, shall be eligible to commute a fraction of his provisional pension authorized under Rule 64 of the Pension Rules or the pension, as the case may be, during the pendency of such proceedings.
Is it necessary that the both halves of earlier PPO Order have to be returned to Accountant General for authorization of Family Pension to divorced/widowed/unmarried daughters?.
Yes, the PPO Book earlier issued has to be returned back by the Treasury Officer by recording the Last Payment Certificate for cancellation in the office of the Accountant General before authorization of Family Pension to the eligible members.
Is the Dearness Relief payable on original basic pension OR on reduced pension after commutation?
The Dearness Relief is payable on original basic pension even after commutation of portion of basic pension.
Whether any recovery can be made from the DCRG?
Yes, all the Govt. dues outstanding against the employee including the amount of provisional gratuity shall be adjusted against the final amount of DCRG.
Whether the Provisional Pension and Provisional Gratuity are admissible where departmental or judicial proceedings are pending?
Yes, the Audit officer shall authorize the payment of provisional pension not exceeding the maximum pension admissible. However, no gratuity shall be paid to the Government servant until the conclusion of the departmental or judicial proceedings and issue of final orders thereon.
What is the criteria to become eligible for drawing such Family Pension?
The eligibility criteria is that the dependants should not have monthly income not exceeding Rs.4040/- from any source and their application has to be forwarded to the Accountant General through Pension Sanctioning Authority.
What are provisional Pension and Provisional Gratuity? Is there any limit for these?
When the Govt. servant is likely to retire and before his pension and gratuity assessed and settled, the Head of the office shall determine the pension/gratuity and pay 80% of such anticipated amount as Provisional gratuity and full amount of pension upto a maximum period of six months from the date of retirement or till the date of authorization of pension by the AG's office whichever is earlier.
What is to be to done in case the pensioner finds that his pension has not been authorized correctly?
The pensioner’s portion of the Pension Payment Order will show the details of the monthly pension payable. If it is found that pension has been fixed incorrectly, the pensioner should write to the Pension Section of AG’s office giving the particulars of his case. The pensioner should send this letter through the Treasury/Bank from where he is drawing his pension.
Who is to authorize the pension?
On receipt of pension papers from Head of Office duly forwarded in Form No.-5, these will be checked/ verified in Pension Section of the Accountant General’s office. If the papers are found in order, the amount of pension payable will be assessed and thereafter the Pension Payment Order (i.e. disburser’s portion and pensioner’s portion) will be dispatched by registered post to the Treasury Officer from where the government servant has opted to draw his pension. A personal copy to the effect will also be sent to the pensioner concerned.
How is the pension papers forwarded to the Accountant General?
The Head of Department/Office will forward the pension paper to the Accountant General along-with the enclosures in Form No.-5 (click on hyperlink for enclosures)
Whether any intimation is required to be given to Estate Officer, if yes, by whom.
Yes, the Head of Office will write to Estates Officer at least two years before the anticipated date of retirement of Govt. servant for issue of “No Demand Certificate”.
How is the family pension sanctioned?
The sanctioning authority will sanction family Pension in Form-9 after necessary verification of service in Form-10. The necessary Assessment of Pension and DCRG in Form No.-11
What should a Family pensioner do to claim his/her family pension?
The Head of Office/Department is required to intimate the family pensioner in Form No. 7(Form for intimation for family pension) regarding entitlement of Family pension. After which the pensioner will apply for the family pension in Form No-8 (Form for Application for family pension) After completion of the above procedure, the head of the Office should forward the grant of Family pension and Death-Cum-Retirement Gratuity to the Audit Officer/Accountant General in Form No.-12 Along with list of enclosures viz. (1) Specimen signature or left hand thumb and finger impressions of the beneficiary, duly attested, (2) Two attested copies of passport photograph of the beneficiary and (3) Descriptive Roll of the beneficiary duly attested.
Is divorced/widowed/unmarried daughter eligible for pension after crossing 25 years of age?
As per the recent Circular of Government of Odisha dated 23.07.2011 and further clarification of March 2013 the above categories of dependants are eligible for Family Pension till their remarriage.
What should a government servant do to claim his/her pension?
The Head of Office is required to undertake the work of preparation of pension papers in Form No. 4 of Meghalaya Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1983 two years before the date on which a government servant is due to retire on superannuation. Eight months prior to the retirement date, a government servant is required to furnish certain information (e.g. joint photo with spouse, family details, name of the Treasury Officer through which he desires to draw his pension etc.) to his Head of Office. After complying with the requirements of Rules 65 and 66 of the MCS Pension Rules, 1983, the Head of Office has to forward to the Accountant General’s Office Form 3 and Form 4 duly completed with a covering letter in Form 5 along with service book of the government servant duly completed up-to-date and any other documents relied upon for the verification of service, not later than six months before the date of retirement of the government servant.
How can a family member of a deceased Government servant/pensioner will get the Family Pension?
In any case, the Family Pension papers are to be forwarded by the Pension Sanctioning Authority. In case of death after drawing some months pension the Family Pension can be drawn by the wife of the retired pensioner as the name of the spouse is mentioned in the PPO Register. In case of death after retirement but before drawing any pension for the intermediate period the pension will be sanctioned in favour of all the eligible family members.
When the processing of pension cases starts?
Every Head of the Department shall have a list prepared every six months, i.e. on the 1st January and the 1st July each year of all gazetted and non-gazetted Govt. servants who are due to retire within the next 24 to 30 months in Form No. 18. A copy of the list shall be supplied to the Audit Officer (Accountant General) not later than the 31st of January and July as the case may be.
How the Pension is sanctioned.
Pension is sanctioned by the sanctioning authority in Form No.-3
Who is the Pension/Family pension Sanctioning Authority?
The authority competent to make appointment to the post held at the time of retirement shall be competent to sanction pension and gratuity.
How long is enhanced family pension payable?
Enhanced family pension is payable upto the attainment of 65 years of age of the pensioner had he survived or upto 7 years from the date of death of pensioner whichever is earlier.
Is any number is allotted to the pensioner as in the case of GPF?
A Pension Payment Order is allotted to the pensioners at the time of authorising the pension. The number mentioned therein will be used for all future correspondences.
Whether family pension is sanctioned to a handicapped child during the lifetime of a pensioner who has no wife or any other children?
No, Family Pension in this case is sanctioned only when the contingency arises. However, the particulars of the handicapped are to be recorded in both halves of the Pension Payment Order issued by the AG’s office. The pensioner having a handicapped child is advised to ensure that the required formalities for making the child eligible for family pension are done well before his/her retirement.
Is family pension payable to a spouse judicially separated?
Yes, family pension is payable to a spouse judicially separated but not to a spouse judicially separated on the ground of adultery.
How is the family pension payable to twin children?
Where the family pension is payable to twin children, it will be paid to such children in equal shares provided that when one such child ceases to be eligible his/her share shall revert to the other child and when both of them cease to be eligible, the family pension shall be payable to the next eligible single child/twin children.
How is the family pension payable when there are two or more wives?
In case where there are two or more widows, pension will be payable to the eldest surviving widow. On her death it will be payable to the next surviving widow, if any. The term eldest would mean seniority with reference to the date of marriage.
Up-to which period is family pension payable?
Family pension is payable to one member of the family at a time in the order and for the period as under: a) In the case of a widow or widower, up to the date of death or remarriage, whichever is earlier, b) In the case of minor son, until he attains the age of 18 yrs. c) In the case of an unmarried daughter, until she attains the age of 21 yrs or marriage or starts earning Rs. 2550/- or more p.m. which ever is earlier. d) After (a) (b) & (c) above; for the lifetime to any unemployed son/daughter who is suffering from any disorder or disability of mind (including mentally retarded)or physically crippled or disabled.
What should a family member eligible for the grant of family pension do to get the family pension in the event of death of original pensioner?
Normally, family pension is sanctioned and authorized at the same time as pension and this fact is indicated in the Pension Payment Order. Family pension is to be drawn after the death of the pensioner. In case, a government servant dies while in service, the widow or widower has to make a claim in Form 8 to the Head of Office who will sanction and authorize the family pension through the AG’s office. Where the deceased government servant is survived only by a child or children, the guardian (in case of minor child/children) or such child or children may submit a claim in Form 8 to the Head of Office for sanction and authorization through the AG’s office for family pension. The application for family pension in Form 8 must be accompanied with a copy of the death certificate of the deceased pensioner (i) to the Pension Disbursing Authority if the amount of family pension is already indicated in the Pension Payment Order (ii) to the Head of Office for sanction of family pension in all other cases.
What are the documentary evidences required to be submitted when pension is claimed by the members other than spouse?
If the Govt. servant was married then the pension must be claimed by spouse but in case spouse is not claiming pension then the following documents must be submitted along with the pension papers:- 1. If the spouse predeceased Govt. servant (i.e. expired before the death of Govt. Servant) then Death Certificate of the Spouse. 2. In case of separation 'Divorce Certificate'.
Whether the amount of Family pension remains fixed.
No, the family pension authorized is revised as per the recommendations of Pay commission. Besides the additional quantum of pension is also allowed when the family pensioner attains the age of 80 years or more as follows:-
From 80 years to less than 85 years 20% of Basic Pension. From 85 years to less than 90 years 30% of Basic Pension. From 90 years to less than 95 years 40% of Basic Pension. From 95 years to less than 100 years 50% of Basic Pension. 100 years or more 100% of Basic Pension.
From 80 years to less than 85 years 20% of Basic Pension. From 85 years to less than 90 years 30% of Basic Pension. From 90 years to less than 95 years 40% of Basic Pension. From 95 years to less than 100 years 50% of Basic Pension. 100 years or more 100% of Basic Pension.
What about the Gratuity and Commuted value of pension authorization?
The Gratuity is authorised along with the pension if the Pension Sanctioning authority certifies that no Government dues are outstanding against the retiring Government official as well as no long terms advances such as HBA and MCA appear against the name of the retiring Government servant in the books of records of Accountant General. If any long term advance is outstanding then the account will be reconciled and Gratuity authority is issued thereafter. So the retiring official if he is interested to get his gratuity released early, should be alert to see his account is clear before getting the Gratuity. The release of Commutation depends upon the submission of application.
What is the amount of Family Pension
As per 4th Meghalaya Pay Commission the amount of Pension is equivalent to 30% of last pay drawn immediately before retirement subject to minimum of Rs. 3250/= only and maximum of 30% of the highest pay in the Government (the highest pay in the Govt. is Rs. 48,980/= only) or Rs. 14,694/= Only.
What is the dependency criteria for family pension?
The dependency criteria for the purpose of family pension shall be the minimum family pension with dearness allowance/relief thereon.
To which category of Govt. employee, family Pension is not admissible.
The family pension is not admissible to:- (a) Persons paid from contingencies; (b) Work Charged staff; (c) Casual Labour; (d) Contractual officers; (e) Person who die after removal or dismissal from service and were/are granted Compassionate allowance.
To whom Special Family Pension is admissible and till which period?
The special family pension is admissible to:-
(i) widow or widower, upto the date of death or re-marriage, which ever is earlier;
(ii) (In absence of surviving spouse) Minor sons and unmarried daughters;
(iii) (In absence of eligible spouse and children) Parents who are wholly dependent on the Government employee when he/she was alive; and
Wholly dependent minor brothers and unmarried sisters provided the deceased Government employee had left behind neither a widow nor a child including wholly dependent parents.
(i) widow or widower, upto the date of death or re-marriage, which ever is earlier;
(ii) (In absence of surviving spouse) Minor sons and unmarried daughters;
(iii) (In absence of eligible spouse and children) Parents who are wholly dependent on the Government employee when he/she was alive; and
Wholly dependent minor brothers and unmarried sisters provided the deceased Government employee had left behind neither a widow nor a child including wholly dependent parents.
How much time it takes to get the pension authorised?
If the service particulars are correctly and properly stated in the pension papers and the service book is up-to-date, the authorization of pension will be done within one month of receipt of the sanction from the Pension Sanctioning Authority.
Is special Family Pension admissible in addition to Family Pension?
No, Special family pension granted shall be in lieu of the Family Pension admissible under the Meghalaya Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1983. [Please refer Para 8.1,8.2 and 8.3 of Government of Meghalaya, Finance (Pay Revision) Department O.M. No. F(PR)-71/09/184 dt. 23- 02-2010.
What is the quantum of Special Family Pension? And till when it is admissible?
The special family pension is payable at the rate equal to the amount of monthly salary (Last pay drawn) including incremental benefit dearness allowance and other allowances. It is tenable for the period from the date following the date of death till the date on which the deceased employee would have attained the superannuation age had he remained in service.
What is the meaning of Special Family Pension and when was it introduced?
Govt. of Meghalaya has introduced the Scheme of Special Family pension with effect from 4th July, 2007. The Scheme interalia provides that the next of kin/relatives of the deceased Govt. employees borne on pensionable service/post holding substantive or temporary appointment and who gets killed while engaged in discharge of duties or for reasons connected with the discharge of duties.
How a pensioner will get his copy of authority if he leaves the place mentioned in the application before receiving the copy of the authority or during the postal transit of the authority?
The Pensioner can address a letter to the Accountant General giving his change of address for sending the authority.
Does it make any difference when the missing employee is responsible for committing fraud, etc.?
Yes, in such case, the claims may be entertained only when the Government employee has been acquitted by the Court or after the conclusion of departmental disciplinary proceedings.
Whether SMS facility is available for information regarding the status of pension application?
Yes, the pensioner gets a series of SMSs about receipt/authorization /return of his pension case. For this purpose, the pensioner is required to mention his current mobile number in the pension application.
How does a pensioner receive his authority of pension and others?
The Pension, Gratuity and Commuted value of pension authorization intimation will be sent to the pensioner by post to the address mentioned by him in the pension application. He also gets a SMS about the processing of his pension application at every stage starting from forwarding the pension papers by PSA to authorization of pension by Accountant General Office.
How to apply online for Pensionary benefits?
I. (I)For Regular Pension:-
As per the Notification of Finance Department, Odisha vide No. 4525/F dated 08.02.2019 itis mandatory w.e.f. 01.08.2018 to apply for fresh pension benefits online through iFMS, Odisha as per the procedure mentioned in FD-OM No. 32888/F dated 13.11.2017 and 34081 dated 22.11.2017. The beneficiaries can submit Online Pension Application using the Pensioners Portal (https://www.odishatreasury.gov.in/Pensionportal). For detailed procedure he/she may follow the guidelines provided under 'Role of Applicant' in FD-OM No. 32888/F dated 13.11.2017.
(II)For Revision of Pension:-
(a) Revision of pension for Pre-2016 retirees-
For the revision of Pension/Family pension, the Pensioner/Family Pensioner can apply online at the portal named 'ARPANA' which is available in the internet with domain name https://pension.odishatreasury.gov.in/. It can also be accessed through a link provided in the home page of iFMS, Odisha.
Pensioner/Family Pensioner can submit application offline for revision of their basic pension/family pension by submitting Annexure-C along with a copy of front page of the PPO/FPPO in the office of the Pension Disbursing Authority (PDA). The applicant can track the status of his/her application online through ARPANA portal and he/she can also view the electronic authority, if the same has already been issued.
(b) Revision of pension for Post-2016 retirees-
The procedure for applying for revision of pension/family pension is as per the existing rule i.e. he/she shall have to apply through Pension Sanctioning Authority (PSA).
(c) Revision of pension for State Government pensioners drawing pension in other States under Special Seal Authority (SSA)-
1. The Annexure-C as prescribed in FD OM No.28300/F., date: 23.09.2017 shall be duly filled up by the Pensioner/Family Pensioner and to be submitted to the Pension Disbursing Authorities i.e. Banks/ Treasuries as the case may be, along with a photo copy of the first page of the PPO Book.
2. If the pension/family pension is being drawn from the Public Sector Bank, then bank shall fill up the Annexure-D and submit both Annexure-C & D to the concerned Treasury from whom the SSA had been received for onward transmission to O/o the A.G. (A&E) of the State.
3. If the pension/family pension is being drawn from the Treasury, then Treasury shall fill up the Annexure-D and submit both Annexure-C & D to the O/o the P.A.G.(A&E) of the State.
4. On receipt of the Annexure-C & D from Treasury offices, concerned State Accountant General Office shall forward both the Annexures- C & D to the O/o the A.G. (A&E) Odisha for revision and authorization of revised pension/family pension through Special Seal Authority.
As per the Notification of Finance Department, Odisha vide No. 4525/F dated 08.02.2019 itis mandatory w.e.f. 01.08.2018 to apply for fresh pension benefits online through iFMS, Odisha as per the procedure mentioned in FD-OM No. 32888/F dated 13.11.2017 and 34081 dated 22.11.2017. The beneficiaries can submit Online Pension Application using the Pensioners Portal (https://www.odishatreasury.gov.in/Pensionportal). For detailed procedure he/she may follow the guidelines provided under 'Role of Applicant' in FD-OM No. 32888/F dated 13.11.2017.
(II)For Revision of Pension:-
(a) Revision of pension for Pre-2016 retirees-
For the revision of Pension/Family pension, the Pensioner/Family Pensioner can apply online at the portal named 'ARPANA' which is available in the internet with domain name https://pension.odishatreasury.gov.in/. It can also be accessed through a link provided in the home page of iFMS, Odisha.
Pensioner/Family Pensioner can submit application offline for revision of their basic pension/family pension by submitting Annexure-C along with a copy of front page of the PPO/FPPO in the office of the Pension Disbursing Authority (PDA). The applicant can track the status of his/her application online through ARPANA portal and he/she can also view the electronic authority, if the same has already been issued.
(b) Revision of pension for Post-2016 retirees-
The procedure for applying for revision of pension/family pension is as per the existing rule i.e. he/she shall have to apply through Pension Sanctioning Authority (PSA).
(c) Revision of pension for State Government pensioners drawing pension in other States under Special Seal Authority (SSA)-
1. The Annexure-C as prescribed in FD OM No.28300/F., date: 23.09.2017 shall be duly filled up by the Pensioner/Family Pensioner and to be submitted to the Pension Disbursing Authorities i.e. Banks/ Treasuries as the case may be, along with a photo copy of the first page of the PPO Book.
2. If the pension/family pension is being drawn from the Public Sector Bank, then bank shall fill up the Annexure-D and submit both Annexure-C & D to the concerned Treasury from whom the SSA had been received for onward transmission to O/o the A.G. (A&E) of the State.
3. If the pension/family pension is being drawn from the Treasury, then Treasury shall fill up the Annexure-D and submit both Annexure-C & D to the O/o the P.A.G.(A&E) of the State.
4. On receipt of the Annexure-C & D from Treasury offices, concerned State Accountant General Office shall forward both the Annexures- C & D to the O/o the A.G. (A&E) Odisha for revision and authorization of revised pension/family pension through Special Seal Authority.
How pension payments are authorised to the retired Government servants?
The pension is sanctioned by the designated officer of a department after receipt of application by the retiring Government servant well in advance and checking of entitlements. Such sanction along with a copy of the pension application submitted by the retiring Government servant is communicated to the Accountant General (A&E) for further checking of entitlements as per the Orissa Civil service (Pension) Rules 1992 read with Orissa Civil service (Pension) Rules 1992(second edition, as updated up to 31.12.2015) and authorizes the Pension, Gratuity and Commuted value of the pension to the Treasury Officer where the retired Government servant had desired to take payment. The Pension Sanctioning authority is also intimated of the fact of authorization of pension.
To whom shall I place my grievances for redressal in respect of pension in AG’s office?
A grievance redressal cell is functioning in the ground floor of the office where the retired Government servant can submit his/her grievances relating to the pending pension matters or GPF matters in the office of the Accountant General or he/she can submit his/her grievance on-line . Besides, grievance can also be filed by e-mail to dagpenae.od@nic.in and bopm.od@nic.in.
When final settlement of DCRG and family pension shall be sanctioned in case of missing employee?
After death is established or after seven years subject to production of proper and indisputable proof of death or decree of the Courts, final settlement of DCRG including insurance cover, if any including family pension shall be sanctioned under the rules.
How the claim of family will be settled in the case of missing employees?
After one year, Death-cum-retirement Gratuity, Family Pension from the date of the F.I.R/Complaint and other dues as due and admissible to the missing Government employee will be paid to nominees/dependents after they furnish the Indemnity Bond that all payments shall be adjusted against the payment due to the missing employee in case he/she appears on the scene at a later date and makes claims.
What is the procedure for claim of family pension in respect of missing employees?
The family of the missing employee should have lodged the necessary complaint with the Police and obtained a report that the concerned employee has not been traced after all efforts had been made.
Whether family pension is admissible to child born after the retirement of Govt. servant.
Yes.
Whether the family pension is admissible to Post retiral spouse.
Yes, family pension is admissible to post retiral spouse in respect of those officials who retired or died while in service on or after 01.01.2007.
To whom Family Pension is admissible and till which period.
Family Pension is admissible to the family members of all the Govt. servant of Government of Meghalaya who is borne in Pensionable establishment joined before 1st April, 2010 and rendered minimum of 7 years of Qualifying service. The family pension is payable to:-
Category-I (a) the widow/widower upto the date of her/his death or re-marriage whichever is earlier,
(b)Son/Daughter including widowed daughter up to the date of his marriage/re-marriage or till he/she starts earning or till the age of 25 years of age, which ever is earlier. (the children includes legally adopted sons/daughters.)
Category-II (C) Unmarried/Widowed/Divorced daughter not covered by Category-I above, up to the date of marriage/re-marriage or till the date she starts earning or up to the date of death, whichever is earlier.
(d) Parents who are wholly dependent on the Government employees when he/she was alive, provided the deceased Government employees had left behind neither a widow nor a child. Family pension to dependent parents/unmarried/divorced/widowed daughter shall continue till the date of death. Provided that Family pension to unmarried/divorced/widowed daughters in Category-II and dependent parents shall be payable only after the eligible members in category-I have ceased to be eligible to receive the family pension. Grant of family pension to children in respective categories shall be payable in order of their date of birth and the younger of them will not be eligible for family pension unless the next above him/her has become ineligible for grant of family pension in that category.
Category-I (a) the widow/widower upto the date of her/his death or re-marriage whichever is earlier,
(b)Son/Daughter including widowed daughter up to the date of his marriage/re-marriage or till he/she starts earning or till the age of 25 years of age, which ever is earlier. (the children includes legally adopted sons/daughters.)
Category-II (C) Unmarried/Widowed/Divorced daughter not covered by Category-I above, up to the date of marriage/re-marriage or till the date she starts earning or up to the date of death, whichever is earlier.
(d) Parents who are wholly dependent on the Government employees when he/she was alive, provided the deceased Government employees had left behind neither a widow nor a child. Family pension to dependent parents/unmarried/divorced/widowed daughter shall continue till the date of death. Provided that Family pension to unmarried/divorced/widowed daughters in Category-II and dependent parents shall be payable only after the eligible members in category-I have ceased to be eligible to receive the family pension. Grant of family pension to children in respective categories shall be payable in order of their date of birth and the younger of them will not be eligible for family pension unless the next above him/her has become ineligible for grant of family pension in that category.
Whether any nomination is required to be submitted by Govt. employees with respect to pension? If yes, when and how?
Yes, a Govt. servant shall on his initial confirmation in service or post, requires to make a nomination in Form-1 or Form-2 as the case may be conferring on one or more persons the right to receive the death-cum-retirement gratuity payable.
Whether the pension can be withdrawn, if yes, by whom and under which circumstances.
The Governor reserves to himself the right of withholding or withdrawing a pension or part thereof, whether permanently or for a specified period, and order recovery of pension of the whole or part of any pecuniary loss caused to the Government, if in any departmental or judicial proceedings, the pensioner is found guilty of grave misconduct or negligence during the period of his service, including service rendered upon re-employment after retirement
Whether the amount of pension remains fixed.
No the pension authorized is revised as per the recommendations of Pay commission. Besides, additional quantum of pension is also allowed when the pensioner attains the age of 80 years or more as follows:-
From 80 years to less than 85 years 20% of Basic Pension.
From 85 years to less than 90 years 30% of Basic Pension.
From 90 years to less than 95 years 40% of Basic Pension.
From 95 years to less than 100 years 50% of Basic Pension.
100 years or more 100% of Basic Pension.
From 80 years to less than 85 years 20% of Basic Pension.
From 85 years to less than 90 years 30% of Basic Pension.
From 90 years to less than 95 years 40% of Basic Pension.
From 95 years to less than 100 years 50% of Basic Pension.
100 years or more 100% of Basic Pension.
Why is my Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity not authorized to me in full and when is the balance released?
A portion of your DCRG is withheld when Refund Advices/ No Demand Certificates/Last Pay Certificate in your case is/are wanting in AG’s office from your Head of Office. The balance of DCRG withheld is released on receipt of these documents.
When is Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity withheld?
In case the pensioner is occupying a government quarter or a vigilance case is pending against him, authorization/ payment of DCRG can be withheld on the advice of pension sanctioning authority.
What is the amount of Death-cum-retirement gratuity (DCRG) and how is it calculated?
DCRG is calculated as one fourth of emoluments (Basic pay) for each completed six monthly period subject to maximum of sixteen and half times of emoluments limited to Rs. 7 (Seven) Lakhs.
What is the amount of Pension?
As per 4th Meghalaya Pay Commission the amount of Pension is equivalent to 50% of last 6 months' Average emoluments drawn immediately preceding the date of retirement subject to minimum of Rs. 3250/= only and maximum of 50% of the highest pay in the Government of Meghalaya (the highest pay in the Govt. of Meghalaya is Rs. 48,980/= only) or 24,490/=. Actual amount of pension will depend on the Qualifying service put in.
What is the effect if the qualifying service is less than what is required for full pension?
If the quantum of qualifying service is less than 30 (Thirty) years, the amount of pension shall be proportionate to the service put in w.e.f 23rd February, 2010 (Prior to 23/01/2010 this was 33 years)
What is the quantum of service required for full pension?
The quantum of qualifying service required for full pension is 30 (thirty) years. (effective w.e.f 23rd February, 2010 before that it was 33 years)
Whether pensionery benefit is allowed if qualifying service is less than 10 years.
If the qualifying service is less than 10 years, no pension is allowed but service gratuity is allowed according to completed six monthly periods of qualifying service.
To whom Pension is not admissible.
The Rules shall not apply to: - (1) Persons in a Work-charged establishment, (2) Persons in casual and daily rated employment, (3) Persons paid from office expenses, (4) Persons entitled to the benefit of Contributory Provident Fund, (5) Persons employed on contract except when the contract provides otherwise and (6) Persons whose terms and conditions of service are regulated by any other rules for the time being in force.
To whom is Pension admissible?
Pension is admissible to all the Govt. employee of Government of Meghalaya who is borne in pensionable establishment and joined service before 1st April, 2010 in the Govt. of Meghalaya and rendered minimum of 10 years of Qualifying service.
What are the different types of Pension?
There are several types of pension Viz. (1) Superannuation Pension, (2) Retiring Pension, (3) Pension on absorption in or under a corporation, Company or body, (4) Invalid Pension, (5) Compensation Pension, (6) Compulsory retirement pension, (7) Compassionate allowance etc. Beside these there are other types of pension viz. Family pension and Special Family Pension.
Which rules govern the grant of pension to employees of the Government of Meghalaya?
The Meghalaya Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1983 and Meghalaya Civil Services (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1992 as amended from time to time.
Which rules govern Pension and Gratuity to the employees retiring from Bihar Government.
Pension and Gratuity to the employees retiring from Bihar Government is regulated by Bihar pension Rules, 1950.
Am I entitled for family pension widowed daughter? The death of my husband occurred after the death of my father / mother.
Himachal Pradesh Govt. has clarified that widowed/ divorced daughter will be entitled for family pension , in case she was widowed / divorced at the time of death of his father subject to fulfillment of other conditions prescribed in Govt notification dated 17-4- 2009.
Whether the family can be given the benefits of 40% commutation if a pensioner dies before exercising option?
No
Is any authorization for restoration of commutation portion of pension after 15 years required from Pr. A.G.’s
office?
office?
No, Restoration of commuted Portion is to be done by the pension disbursing authority in accordance with instruction on CVP authority or Himachal Govt instructions issued from time to time.
How does the period of 15 years for restoration of commutation portion of pension after 15 years required from Pr. A.G.’s office?
Restoration on completion of 15 years from the date of retirement or 15 years from the actual receipt of CVP whichever is later.
Is the Dearness Relief payable on original basic pension or on reduced pension after commutation?
DR is payable on original basic
pension.
pension.
Is there any limit on commutation
of pension?
of pension?
Yes-up to 40% of pension for Himachal Pradesh Govt pensioner and up to 50% of judicial officers of Himachal Pradesh State.
Is there any ceiling on gratuities and if so what is the maximum amount admissible.
Maximum limit of DCRG shall be 20.00 lakhs as per notification dated 3/3/2017.
What is the minimum and maximum pension/ Family Pension.
Minimum pension Rs.9000/-per month and max. up to 50% of highest pay ie
2,24,100/ w.e.f. 1-1-2016 and Minimum Family Pension w.e.f.1-1-2016 is 9000/- and Maximum 67230 ( 30 % of 2,24,100/-)
2,24,100/ w.e.f. 1-1-2016 and Minimum Family Pension w.e.f.1-1-2016 is 9000/- and Maximum 67230 ( 30 % of 2,24,100/-)
When will a retired Government Servant get his /her Pensionary benefits?
Pensionary benefits are authorized within two months from the date of receipt of Pension proposals in complete shape from Departments/Pension Sanctioning Authorities.
What is the time frame within which AG finalizes pension cases?
As per the norms laid down in the citizens charter AG shall authorize original and revision pension cases within 30 working days from the date of receipt except in case of revision cases due to pay revision under TSRPS 2020.
What is procedure to receive 10% increase in pension? To whom is this applicable and from which date ?
The Government of Maharashtra through Finance Department’s G.R. No. PEN 1014/CR.26/SER-4 dated 09th June, 2014 communicated its decision that the pensioners /family pensioners of the age of 80 years and above shall, with effect from 01st April 2014, receive a 10 % increase in the pension and family pension fixed as per Sixth pay commission.
The above referred G.R. casts responsibility on the Pension Disbursing Authority, i.e., Treasury Officers, to calculate and disburse the quantum of increase in the pension payable in each individual case.
This benefit is applicable from 1st April 2014 onwards.
The above referred G.R. casts responsibility on the Pension Disbursing Authority, i.e., Treasury Officers, to calculate and disburse the quantum of increase in the pension payable in each individual case.
This benefit is applicable from 1st April 2014 onwards.
What is the action to be taken by the family when a pensioner dies ?
The family should promptly bring the fact of death of pensioner along with a copy of Death Certificate to the notice of the Pension Disbursing Officer, i.e., Treasury Officer, concerned and also to the pensioner’s Bank.
If the element of family pension is already incorporated in the Pension Payment Order, the Treasury Officer after completing necessary formalities starts payment of family pension from the date following the date of death of pensioner. No fresh authorization from the Office of the Accountant General is necessary in such cases.
If the element of family pension is already incorporated in the Pension Payment Order, the Treasury Officer after completing necessary formalities starts payment of family pension from the date following the date of death of pensioner. No fresh authorization from the Office of the Accountant General is necessary in such cases.
Is Family Pension payable to son or daughter having any disorder ?
If the son or daughter of a Government servant is suffering from any disorder or disability of mind or is physically crippled or disabled so as to render him or her unable to earn a living even after attaining the age of twenty-one years in the case of the son and twenty-four years in the case of the daughter, the family pension shall be payable to such son or daughter for life subject to fulfilling conditions laid down in Rule 116 (5) (iii) of the Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982 and orders thereunder issued by the Government from time to time.
Who is eligible to receive Family Pension and period for which family pension is payable ?
In terms of Rule 116 of the Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982, family pension is payable to-
Widow upto the date of death;
Widower upto the date of death or remarriage, whichever is earlier;
In the case of a son, until he attains the age of twenty-one years;
In the case of an unmarried daughter, until she attains the age of twenty-four years or until she gets married whichever is earlier.
The family pension payable to such son or daughter shall be stopped if he or she starts earning his/her livelihood.
Widow upto the date of death;
Widower upto the date of death or remarriage, whichever is earlier;
In the case of a son, until he attains the age of twenty-one years;
In the case of an unmarried daughter, until she attains the age of twenty-four years or until she gets married whichever is earlier.
The family pension payable to such son or daughter shall be stopped if he or she starts earning his/her livelihood.
When will a retired Government Servant get his/her Pensionary benefits ?
The Pension proposal received in the Office of the Accountant General from the department/Pension Sanctioning Authority is verified/checked with reference to the service records and the provisions of Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982.
If the proposal is in conformity with the provisions of Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982, authorities for pensionary benefits viz., Pension Payment Order (PPO), Gratuity Payment Order (GPO) and/or Commutation Payment Order (CPO), are issued within two months from the date of receipt of proposal in complete shape.
If the proposal is in conformity with the provisions of Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982, authorities for pensionary benefits viz., Pension Payment Order (PPO), Gratuity Payment Order (GPO) and/or Commutation Payment Order (CPO), are issued within two months from the date of receipt of proposal in complete shape.
How is provisional pension/DCRG calculated and under which circumstances it will be admissible?
Where the Head of the Office has forwarded the Pension papers to Accountant General (A&E) Punjab within the prescribed period but the latter has returned them to Head of Office for eliciting further information before issue of Pension Payment Order and order for payment of Gratuity and if the Head of Office in such a case is of opinion that Government employee is likely to retire before his pensionary benefits can be finally assessed and settled in accordance with the provision of rules, he shall without delay, take steps to determine the qualifying service of service and emoluments qualifying for pension and sanction of provisional pension/DCRG after obtaining necessary certificates as required under Rule 5.9 (3) of Punjab CSR Vol. II.
(Rule 9.9 CSR Vol. II)
(Rule 9.9 CSR Vol. II)
What is the procedure for drawing pension from a bank?
Particulars/name of the Public Sector Bank through which payment of the pension is desired to be received, is mentioned by the pensioner/retiree in his pension application, viz. Form Pen. I. The Accountant General, while issuing the PPO to the District Treasury Officer mentions on the PPO itself, the particulars of the Public Sector Bank from which the pensioner has opted to draw pension. The District Treasury Officer, in turn, forward both halves of Pension Payment Order to the link branch of that Public Sector Bank. The District Treasury Officer maintains a record of all the Pension Payment Orders transferred by him to the link branch of the concerned Public Sector Bank. The documents received from the District Treasury Officer viz. both halves of Pension Payment Orders are forwarded by the link branch to the particular paying branch.
The paying branch obtains specimen signatures/thumb impression, in space provided for the purpose in the disbursers portion of PPO, and hand over the pensioner's portion of the PPO to the pensioner. The process of identification of pensioner comprises checking of signatures of the pensioner with that available on the disbursers portion of PPO and resembles with the pensioner's photographs fixed thereon. The new pensioner has also to produce his personal copy of the letter of the Accountant General forwarding the PPO.
In case of pensioner drawing their pension through Public Sector Bank, payment of family pension, at the rate indicated in the PPO is commenced by the paying branch on receipt of death certificate of the pensioner and application for family pension in Form Pen. 16(a) alongwith the pensioners portion of the PPO. The paying branch is responsible for obtaining certificate of remarriage/non-marriage once in a year, in December, from the recipient of family pension.
The paying branch obtains specimen signatures/thumb impression, in space provided for the purpose in the disbursers portion of PPO, and hand over the pensioner's portion of the PPO to the pensioner. The process of identification of pensioner comprises checking of signatures of the pensioner with that available on the disbursers portion of PPO and resembles with the pensioner's photographs fixed thereon. The new pensioner has also to produce his personal copy of the letter of the Accountant General forwarding the PPO.
In case of pensioner drawing their pension through Public Sector Bank, payment of family pension, at the rate indicated in the PPO is commenced by the paying branch on receipt of death certificate of the pensioner and application for family pension in Form Pen. 16(a) alongwith the pensioners portion of the PPO. The paying branch is responsible for obtaining certificate of remarriage/non-marriage once in a year, in December, from the recipient of family pension.
What happens when PPO is lost in transit at the very initial stage after issue from AG office?
In the event the PPO is lost in the initial stage and no payment has been made by the dispatching authority, duplicate PPO will be issued by the Accountant General office on receipt of non Payment certificate and copy of police report from the despatching authority i.e. Treasury with further Certificate to this effect that on tracing/availability of original PPO, the same will be surrendered to AG office without making any payment on the same.
What to do when pensioners portion of PPO is lost?
When the Pensioner's Half of the PPO is stated to have been lost, the District Treasury Officer will review the Pension Payment Order on a payment of fee at the prescribed rate.
(Rule 4.109 read with 4.97 of Punjab Treasury Rules)
(Rule 4.109 read with 4.97 of Punjab Treasury Rules)
What is the procedure for transfer of pension from one treasury to another (within the State)?
(a) The Government or the Accountant General may, on application and on sufficient cause being shown, permit transfer of payment of pension from any treasury in the State.
(b) Treasury Officer may transfer pension on sufficient cause being shown from one treasury to another within the State subject to the following conditions:-
(i) If at the time of transfer the pension payment order is renewed on account of the original having been lost, the fact of its having been renewed and the circumstances leading thereto shall be intimated to the Treasury Officer of the district to which the payment is transferred.
(ii) That transfer of the payment of pension applied for by the pensioners proceeding to hill stations for summer months only shall not be allowed in any case.
(iii) A copy of the letter effecting the transfer shall invariably be supplied to the Accountant General (A&E), Punjab.
(iv) The payment of such pensions shall be entered on a separate page of the relevant pension schedule giving the name of the district from which the pension has been transferred.
(b) Treasury Officer may transfer pension on sufficient cause being shown from one treasury to another within the State subject to the following conditions:-
(i) If at the time of transfer the pension payment order is renewed on account of the original having been lost, the fact of its having been renewed and the circumstances leading thereto shall be intimated to the Treasury Officer of the district to which the payment is transferred.
(ii) That transfer of the payment of pension applied for by the pensioners proceeding to hill stations for summer months only shall not be allowed in any case.
(iii) A copy of the letter effecting the transfer shall invariably be supplied to the Accountant General (A&E), Punjab.
(iv) The payment of such pensions shall be entered on a separate page of the relevant pension schedule giving the name of the district from which the pension has been transferred.
How much pension can I commute? When will it get restored?
The government servant who have retired and may retire from Punjab State Government service on or after 01.07.2021 can commute a portion not exceeding 40%(Forty percent) of their monthly pension.
The commuted portion of pension shall get restored after fifteen years from the month following the month of payment of CVP.
The commuted portion of pension shall get restored after fifteen years from the month following the month of payment of CVP.
How is Retirement/Death Gratuity calculated?
(a) A Government servant who has completed five years of qualifying service, may on his retirement, on after 1.1.2006, be granted retirement gratuity equal to ¼ of his emoluments for each completed six monthly period of qualifying service, subject to maximum of 16½ times the emoluments and a ceiling of Rs. 10 lacs.
(b) Death Gratuity in case of death of an employee in harness on or after 1.1.2006 the gratuity shall be at following rates:-
Sr. No. Length of qualifying service Rate of Gratuity
(i) Less than one year of qualifying service Two times of emoluments
(ii) One year or more but less than five years Six times of emoluments
(iii) Five year and more but upto 12 years Tweleve times of emoluments
(iv) Above 12 years ½ of emoluments for every completed six monthly period of qualifying service subject to a
maximum of 33 times emoluments and a ceiling of 10 lacs.
For the purpose of calculating the DCRG, BP+GP DA admissible to the Government employee on the date of his retirement/death shall also be treated as emoluments.
Note : The maximum limit of Retirement-cum-Death Gratuity is raised from the present Rupees 10.00 lakh to Rupees 20.00 lakh. The revised rate of DCRG shall be admissible with effect from 01.01.2016. The revised rate of DCRG shall also be applicable to the employees who covered under New Pension Scheme.
(b) Death Gratuity in case of death of an employee in harness on or after 1.1.2006 the gratuity shall be at following rates:-
Sr. No. Length of qualifying service Rate of Gratuity
(i) Less than one year of qualifying service Two times of emoluments
(ii) One year or more but less than five years Six times of emoluments
(iii) Five year and more but upto 12 years Tweleve times of emoluments
(iv) Above 12 years ½ of emoluments for every completed six monthly period of qualifying service subject to a
maximum of 33 times emoluments and a ceiling of 10 lacs.
For the purpose of calculating the DCRG, BP+GP DA admissible to the Government employee on the date of his retirement/death shall also be treated as emoluments.
Note : The maximum limit of Retirement-cum-Death Gratuity is raised from the present Rupees 10.00 lakh to Rupees 20.00 lakh. The revised rate of DCRG shall be admissible with effect from 01.01.2016. The revised rate of DCRG shall also be applicable to the employees who covered under New Pension Scheme.
What are the documents that should be forwarded to the Office of the Accountant General (A&E)-II, Maharashtra, Nagpur ?
The documents to be forwarded are listed below the ‘Form-I – Single Comprehensive Form for assessment of Pensionary Benefits’ [Annexure-A to the G.R. No.Senive-2014/CR-36/Seva-4 dated 2nd July 2015 issued by the Finance Department].
How is pension calculated? What is the minimum and maximum limit of pension?
Full pension to govt. employee who retires on or after 01.12.20211, shall be admissible after rendering a qualifying service of 25 years and shall be calculated at the rate of fifty percent of emoluments or average emoluments, whichever is more beneficial to him subject to a minimum of Rs. 3500/- per month.
As per 6th Punjab Pay Commission, pension shall continue to be 50% of basic pay. It shall also continue to be calculated on the basis of last pay drawn or 10 months average emoluments whichever is beneficial to the employees subject to a minimum of Rs. 9000/- per month.
As per 6th Punjab Pay Commission, pension shall continue to be 50% of basic pay. It shall also continue to be calculated on the basis of last pay drawn or 10 months average emoluments whichever is beneficial to the employees subject to a minimum of Rs. 9000/- per month.
What is the responsibility of the Head of Office in the preparation of pension case ?
In terms of the G.R. No.Senive-2014/CR-36/Seva-4 dated 2nd July 2015 issued by the Finance Department [available at www.maharashtra.govt.in – Reference No.201507021204410105], it shall be mandatory from 1st September 2015 to prepare every pension case in ‘Form-I – Single Comprehensive Form for assessment of Pensionary Benefits’ [Annexure-A to the G.R.] in the on-line facility, namely ‘Nivruttivetanwahini’.
In terms of para (A) (2) of the above referred G.R. dated 2nd July 2015, the Head of office should obtain the required information from the retiring Government servant, enter the same into the system and generate the requisite format shown in Annexure-A thereto; then, got it printed and submit the case to the Office of the Accountant General.
The ‘responsibility of the Head of Office’ is specifically narrated in para (B) (2) of the said G.R.
In terms of para (A) (2) of the above referred G.R. dated 2nd July 2015, the Head of office should obtain the required information from the retiring Government servant, enter the same into the system and generate the requisite format shown in Annexure-A thereto; then, got it printed and submit the case to the Office of the Accountant General.
The ‘responsibility of the Head of Office’ is specifically narrated in para (B) (2) of the said G.R.
How and when to submit the Pension papers? What documents needs to be furnished?
The retiring Government employee is required to submit his particulars in form, PEN.- 15, eight months before the date of superannuation, which will include, interalia,
(i) 2 specimen signatures of Government employee duly attested (to be furnished in a separate sheet).
(ii) 3 copies of passport size joint photographs of the Government employee and his/her wife/husband duly attested by Pension Sanctioning Authority.
(iii) Two slips each showing particulars of the height and personal identification marks duly attested.
(iv) Detail of family members.
(Rule 9.2 & Form PEN. 15 of said Rules)
(i) 2 specimen signatures of Government employee duly attested (to be furnished in a separate sheet).
(ii) 3 copies of passport size joint photographs of the Government employee and his/her wife/husband duly attested by Pension Sanctioning Authority.
(iii) Two slips each showing particulars of the height and personal identification marks duly attested.
(iv) Detail of family members.
(Rule 9.2 & Form PEN. 15 of said Rules)
What is the procedure for preparation of pension papers?
The Government's intention is that the payment of superannuation pension should in all cases commence on the 1st of the month in which it is due. For this purpose, Head of the Office and others responsible for or connected with the pension cases will be required to observe following time schedule for various processes leading to the authorisation and payment of pension and gratuity.
The Heads of office or other authority responsible for preparing Pension papers will initiate the pension case two years before the date of retirement of the Government servant. At this stage the work will be essentially that of assembling the information necessary for working out the qualifying service (or at a later date the calculation of the average emoluments). As most delays in pension cases arise from gaps, deficiencies and imperfections in the Service Books/records, every effort should be made at this stage to remove this. This process should be completed in good time and at any rate not later than 8 months in advance of the date of retirement of the Government servant.
On reaching that stage i.e. eight months before the retirement date the actual work of preparation of pension cases viz. the reckoning of qualifying service and the calculation of average emoluments etc. should be taken up.
The process of determining the qualifying service and the average emoluments and the admissible pension and gratuity should positively be completed within a period of two months and the Pension papers should be sent to this office not later than six months before the date of retirement. The office of the Accountant General will after the necessary scrutiny of the papers, issue the Pension Payment Order including Retirement Gratuity not later one month in advance of the date of retirement.
In order to ensure that the payment of pension in all cases commences on the first of the month in which it is due it has been decided that the progress of the pension cases should be watched by the Heads of offices and the Heads of the Departments by means of monthly and quarterly statements so that the various cut off dates laid above are strictly followed.
The Heads of office or other authority responsible for preparing Pension papers will initiate the pension case two years before the date of retirement of the Government servant. At this stage the work will be essentially that of assembling the information necessary for working out the qualifying service (or at a later date the calculation of the average emoluments). As most delays in pension cases arise from gaps, deficiencies and imperfections in the Service Books/records, every effort should be made at this stage to remove this. This process should be completed in good time and at any rate not later than 8 months in advance of the date of retirement of the Government servant.
On reaching that stage i.e. eight months before the retirement date the actual work of preparation of pension cases viz. the reckoning of qualifying service and the calculation of average emoluments etc. should be taken up.
The process of determining the qualifying service and the average emoluments and the admissible pension and gratuity should positively be completed within a period of two months and the Pension papers should be sent to this office not later than six months before the date of retirement. The office of the Accountant General will after the necessary scrutiny of the papers, issue the Pension Payment Order including Retirement Gratuity not later one month in advance of the date of retirement.
In order to ensure that the payment of pension in all cases commences on the first of the month in which it is due it has been decided that the progress of the pension cases should be watched by the Heads of offices and the Heads of the Departments by means of monthly and quarterly statements so that the various cut off dates laid above are strictly followed.
What is the responsibility of retiring government employee/family of deceased Government employee in preparing his/her pension case?
In terms of Para (B) of the G.R. No. Senive-2014/CR-36/Seva-4 dated 2nd July 2015 issued by the Finance Department [available at www.maharashtra.govt.in – Reference No.201507021204410105] it shall be the duty of every retiring Government servant to submit the personal information essential to prepare pension case in Form-1 (prescribed in Annexure-A to the said G.R.) within the prescribed time limit, to the Head of Office.
It shall be the duty of the family of such deceased Government employee to submit the personal information essential to prepare pension case in Form-1 (prescribed in Annexure-A to the said G.R.) as soon as possible to the Head of Office.
It shall be the duty of the family of such deceased Government employee to submit the personal information essential to prepare pension case in Form-1 (prescribed in Annexure-A to the said G.R.) as soon as possible to the Head of Office.
What benefit shall I be entitled to on my retirement?
The following benefits become payable to a retiring Government servant:-
(a) Service Gratuity if the qualifying service is less than 10 years (20 half years). (Para 3.1 of Punjab Government letter No. 1/16/89-1FP III/8078 dated 31.8.89)
(b) Pension if qualifying service is not less than 10 years.
(c) Retirement Gratuity if qualifying service is not less than 5 years.
(d) Terminal Gratuity if retired/discharged after rendering temporary service not less than 5 years.
(Rule 6.16 (C) of Punjab CSR Vol. II)
(a) Service Gratuity if the qualifying service is less than 10 years (20 half years). (Para 3.1 of Punjab Government letter No. 1/16/89-1FP III/8078 dated 31.8.89)
(b) Pension if qualifying service is not less than 10 years.
(c) Retirement Gratuity if qualifying service is not less than 5 years.
(d) Terminal Gratuity if retired/discharged after rendering temporary service not less than 5 years.
(Rule 6.16 (C) of Punjab CSR Vol. II)
When should the Head of office forward pension papers to the Office of the Accountant General (A&E)-II, Maharashtra, Nagpur ?
The pension papers shall be forwarded not later than six months before the date of retirement of Government servant.
[Rule 123(4) of the Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982]
[Rule 123(4) of the Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982]
Who is responsible for initiating pension case of a retiring government servant?
The Head of Office is responsible for initiating pension cases of retiring Government servant. He undertakes the work of preparation of pension papers with reference to the provisions of the rules applicable regarding timelines; he has to undertake the preparation of pension papers two years before the date of superannuation and is required to complete the pension papers not later than six months before the date of retirement of Government servant.
[Rule 120 to 122 of the Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982]
[Rule 120 to 122 of the Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982]
What is the procedure for preparation of pension cases through the on-line Pension System (‘Nivruttivetanwahini’)?
In terms of the G.R. No.Senive-2014/CR-36/Seva-4 dated 2nd July 2015 issued by the Finance Department [available at www.maharashtra.govt.in – Reference No.201507021204410105], it shall be mandatory from 1st September 2015 to prepare every pension case in ‘Form-I – Single Comprehensive Form for assessment of Pensionary Benefits’ [Annexure-A to the G.R.] in the on-line facility, namely ‘Nivruttivetanwahini’.
Procedure to be followed are narrated in detail in ‘Annexure-B’ to the above referred G.R. dated 2nd July 2015.
In case of any problem while preparing the pension cases through ‘Nivruttivetanwahini’, the Deputy Director (Pension) in the Office of the Director of Accounts & Treasuries, Mumbai, may be contacted.
Procedure to be followed are narrated in detail in ‘Annexure-B’ to the above referred G.R. dated 2nd July 2015.
In case of any problem while preparing the pension cases through ‘Nivruttivetanwahini’, the Deputy Director (Pension) in the Office of the Director of Accounts & Treasuries, Mumbai, may be contacted.
Whose pension cases are dealt with by the Office of the Accountant General (A&E)-II, Maharashtra, Nagpur ?
Maharashtra State Government employees retiring from the Marathwada and Vidarbha Region.
Hon’ble High Court Judges retiring from the High Court of Judicature Mumbai, Benches at Aurangabad and Nagpur.
‘Indian Police Service’ Officers and ‘Indian Forest Service’ Officers retiring from Marathwada/Vidarbha region.
Hon’ble High Court Judges retiring from the High Court of Judicature Mumbai, Benches at Aurangabad and Nagpur.
‘Indian Police Service’ Officers and ‘Indian Forest Service’ Officers retiring from Marathwada/Vidarbha region.
What if a Government servant is not retired on due date of superannuation?
Retirement of a Government servant is automatic on the age of attaining Superannuation and in the absence of specific orders to the contrary by the Competent Authority a Government servant must retire on the due date. The cases of over stayal beyond the date of superannuation involving collusive or contrived motives on the part of the Head of the Office or any other higher officer should be identified and suitable action (including recovery of excess payments made as result of such irregularities) taken against such officers to arrest such irregularities. The cases of willful tampering in the dates of birth involving moral turpitude on the part of the concerned Government servant should be identified and referred to Director General of Police for getting these investigated by a Special Cell and severe disciplinary action taken against defaulter to prove as a deterrent.
When Shall I retire?
Except as provided in other clauses of the rule 3.26 of Punjab CSR Vol. I, the date of retirement of a Punjab Government employee other than a Class IV Government employee, is the date on which he attains the age of 58 years. A Class IV Government employee should be required to retire at the age of 60 years. Further a Government employee whose date of birth falls on any day of the month other than the first of that month shall on attaining the age of superannuation, retire on the last day of that month, which will be treated as working day. A Government employee whose date of birth is first of the month shall retire on afternoon of the last day of the preceding month.
Rule 3.26 (d) of Punjab CSR Vol. I.)
If the date of birth is not known, but year or year and month of birth is known, 1st July, or the 16th of the month respectively may be treated as date of birth.
(Note 2 below Rule 2.5 of Punjab CSR Vol. I)
Rule 3.26 (d) of Punjab CSR Vol. I.)
If the date of birth is not known, but year or year and month of birth is known, 1st July, or the 16th of the month respectively may be treated as date of birth.
(Note 2 below Rule 2.5 of Punjab CSR Vol. I)
Shall a pensioner have to come to AG’s office for drawing his first pension ?
No, The pensioner should approach the Concerned Treasury Officer mentioned in the pension intimation letter for drawing first pension.
What is to be done when pensioner’s half of PPO is lost, worn or torn?
The pensioner has to approach the District Treasury Officer, who is authorized to issue a renewed PPO as per Article 168 of K.TC.
What is to be done when Pension Payment Order is to be transferred to some other circle i.e. outside the state of Karnataka?
The pensioner has to submit an application through the Treasury to the Accountant General indicating his PPO No. and the place of payment outside the state of Karnataka where he wishes to draw pension. The Treasury Officer will forward his application to the Accountant General along with both halves of the PPO. On receipt of these, Accountant General will issue Special Seal Authorization to the other Accounting Circle for arranging payment at the desired places.
In the case of transfers within Karnataka, the Treasury Officer concerned will arrange such transfers under intimation to the Accountant General. In such cases no action lies with the Office of the Accountant General.
In the case of transfers within Karnataka, the Treasury Officer concerned will arrange such transfers under intimation to the Accountant General. In such cases no action lies with the Office of the Accountant General.
When will the commuted portion of pension be restored?
The commuted portion of pension is restored from the 1st of the month following the expiry of 15 years from the date of commutation. (Rule 383 A (d) of K.C.S.Rs)
Family pension to physically/mentally disabled children:
Family pension is payable to such children of the deceased Government servant for life if he/she is unable to earn his/her livelihood even after attaining the age of 18/21 years.
A Medical certificate from a Medical Officer not below the rank of a District Surgeon should be produced regarding the disability, which should indicate the inability to earn livelihood, by the beneficiary. (Rule 7 of KGS (FP) Rules)
A Medical certificate from a Medical Officer not below the rank of a District Surgeon should be produced regarding the disability, which should indicate the inability to earn livelihood, by the beneficiary. (Rule 7 of KGS (FP) Rules)
Family pension involving more than one wife:
Family pension is payable to the surviving legally wedded wife/1st wife only. In the absence of such legally wedded wife/1st wife, family pension is payable to all the children of the deceased Government servant (including children of the deceased Government servant from subsequent marriages) eligible to receive family pension according to the order of their birth. (Rule 8 of KGS (FP) Rules).
Who is eligible to receive family pension?
(i) Surviving Widow/Widower.
(ii) In the absence of (i), Sons till they attain the age of 18 years/daughters till they attain the age of 21 years or date of marriage whichever is earlier, according to the order of their birth (Rule 7 of KGS (FP) Rules).
(ii) In the absence of (i), Sons till they attain the age of 18 years/daughters till they attain the age of 21 years or date of marriage whichever is earlier, according to the order of their birth (Rule 7 of KGS (FP) Rules).
What are the reasons for withholding a part of DCRG?
(i) When the Head of the Office fails to report recoveries to be effected out of pensioner benefits at the time of retirement of the Government servant, a portion of DCRG equal to 10% of admissible DCRG or Rs.10, 000/- whichever is less, is withheld out of DCRG (O.M. No. FD (Spl) 64/cpp 2003 dt.9.12.2003).
If nothing is heard from the Department even after the expiry of six months the withheld amount for this reason will be automatically released after six months. (G.O No.FD (Spl) 42:CPP: 84 dated 23.9.85).
(ii) When the erroneous pay fixation done by the Department results in overpayment of pay and allowances during his/her service, a portion of DCRG is withheld. This is also explained in the admissibility report.
If nothing is heard from the Department even after the expiry of six months the withheld amount for this reason will be automatically released after six months. (G.O No.FD (Spl) 42:CPP: 84 dated 23.9.85).
(ii) When the erroneous pay fixation done by the Department results in overpayment of pay and allowances during his/her service, a portion of DCRG is withheld. This is also explained in the admissibility report.
What are the reasons for the difference in the pensionary benefits calculated by the Department and those admitted by the Accountant General?
Generally, the difference is due to either (i) error in arriving at the qualifying service or (ii) erroneous pay fixation by the department. The position is explained in the admissibility report sent to the department and a copy endorsed to the pensioner.
What is the procedure to be followed when the pensioner has not received his/her copy of the authorization?
The Treasury Officer shall not insist upon the production of the intimation copy (if not available with the pensioner for various reasons) issued by the Accountant General for arranging payment of pensionary benefits authorized by the Accountant General.
What is the procedure for drawing pensionary benefits?
The pensioner has to present himself before the treasury through which the payment is desired, with his copy of the intimation letter issued by the Accountant Generals’ Office authorizing pension and other retirement benefits.
When will a retired Government servant get his/her pensionary benefits?
The pensionary benefits will be authorized for payment through the requested treasury not earlier to one month from the date of retirement. (Rule 335(1) of KCSR) The pensionary benefits will be authorized within a month from the date of receipt of pension papers in prescribed format with all documents in A.G’s Office.