Family pension rules simplified in view of Covid-19 pandemic: Key things to know
PremiumGovt simplifies family pension rules in view of Covid pandemic, says Union Minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Narendra Modi has simplified family pension rules. Giving a brief about the important reforms undertaken by the Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DoP&PW), Union Minister Jitendra Singh said, a provision was recently made for the provisional family pension to be sanctioned immediately on receipt of claim for family pension and death certificate from the eligible family member without waiting for other formalities or procedural requirements to be completed.
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Immediate sanction of provisional family pension
In view of the ongoing pandemic, instructions were issued that provisional family pension may be sanctioned immediately on receipt of a claim for family pension and death certificate from the eligible family member, without waiting for forwarding of the family pension case to the PAO. This rule is applicable in case of death happening during the pandemic, either because of Covid or non-Covid cause.
What is the rule?
In accordance with Rules 80 (A) of the CCS (Pension) Rule 1972, on death of the government servant during service, provisional family pension could be sanctioned to the eligible member of the family, only after the family pension case has been forwarded to the pay and accounts office (PAO).
Provisional family pension extension
Payment of provisional pension may be extended up to a period of one year from the date of retirement with the concurrence of PAO and after the approval by the head of the department.
Provisional family pension: What is the rule?
As per the Rule 64 of CCS (Pension), 1972, provisional pension is normally sanctioned for a period of six months in cases whether a government servant is likely to retire before finalisation of his pension, the statement said.
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