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Family Pension to Deceased NPS Employees

June 15, 2023 Ekanathan Leave a Comment

Family Pension for NPS Employees Who Have Passed Away

The Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare has made it clear that the commencement of NPS contribution or the generation of PRAN is not a requirement for the payment of pensionary benefits to the eligible family members of a deceased NPS employee. This is provided that the other conditions for granting these benefits are met.

No. TA-3-07001/6/2021-T A-III/CS 6776/92
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Office of Controller General of Accounts
Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan
E-Block, GPO Complex, INA,
New Delhi

Dated: 09.03.2023

Office Memorandum

Subject: Payment of family pension to the eligible family members of the Central Govt. employees covered under NPS-Reg.

This office has received references regarding payment of family pension to the eligible family members of deceased NPS employees who were not allotted PRAN Number.

2. In this regard, Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare has clarified that neither starting of NPS contribution nor PRAN generation is essential, for payment of pensionery benefits to the eligible family member of the deceased NPS employee in the event of his death, subject to fulfillment of other conditions of grant of these benefits.

3, All the Pr.CCAs/CCAs/CAs/ (ICs) of the Ministries/ Departments are, therefore, requested to take cognizance of above clarification in settling similar cases.

(Parul Gupta)
Dy. Controller General of Accounts

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What is the family pension for deceased NPS employees?

Family pension is a financial benefit provided to the family of a deceased NPS (National Pension System) employee.

Who is eligible for family pension?

The immediate family members, including spouse, children, and dependent parents, of a deceased NPS employee are eligible for family pension.

How is the family pension amount determined?

The amount of family pension is based on the last drawn salary of the deceased NPS employee and is calculated according to the rules and regulations set by the pension authority.

Is the family pension a one-time payment or a monthly allowance?

The family pension is generally provided as a monthly allowance to the eligible family members.

How long is the family pension paid?

The family pension is paid for the lifetime of the eligible family members, subject to certain conditions and criteria set by the pension authority.

Are there any documents required to claim family pension?

Yes, the family members need to submit necessary documents such as death certificate of the NPS employee, relationship proof, bank details, etc., to claim the family pension.

How can the family members apply for family pension?

The family members can apply for family pension by submitting the required documents to the concerned pension authority or through designated online portals, if available.

What happens to the family pension if the spouse remarries or the children become financially independent?

The rules regarding the continuation or modification of family pension in such cases vary according to the policies of the pension authority. It is best to consult with the pension authority for specific details.

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