Sanction of Provisional Pension, Family Pension, Gratuity to Pensioners and Family Pensioners

Sanction Pension & Gratuity to Pensioners & Family Pensioners

The government has noticed delays and errors in the processing and payment of pension, family pension, gratuity and other retirement benefits for government servants. The Pension Disbursing Authorities have advised concerned offices to ensure proper and complete filling of pension forms to avoid delays. In case of anticipated delays, provisional pension, family pension or gratuity may be sanctioned to avoid hardship to the beneficiaries. Rule 65 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 may be taken into account for this purpose.

No. TA-3-6/3/2020-TA-III /CS-4308/127
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Office of Controller General of Accounts
Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan
E-Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi ;

Dated 24-3-2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Timelines for completion of various activities in the process of authorisation of pension/family pension and gratuity on retirement on superannuation of a Government servant and death while in service.

Reference is invited to timeline prescribed for processing and payment of pension/family pension, gratuity and other retirement benefits prescribed under CCS (Pension) Rules and issued by DoP&PW and O/o CGA. It has been noticed that payment of retirement benefits is getting delayed in many cases and errors are also being reported in issuance of PPO.

2. In this regard, it is observed that PAO may receive number of pension/family pension cases where the pension forms are not properly filled and complete, particulars not furnished or authentication of HOO/DDO not given in the space provided, etc. These kinds of cases might have been returned to the concerned office for rectification/omissions which may result to delay in payment of pension/family pension. In this connection, it is advised that common errors noticed by PAO may be compiled and issued as internal guidelines. Accordingly, concerned HOO/DDOs may be advised to ensure due care while submitting pension/family pension cases to PAO so that pensioners/family pensioners get their dues well in time. PAOs may also be advised to fill all the columns of the PPO with due care.

3. It is further advised that, in case, delay is anticipated in payment of pension/family pension, gratuity to the beneficiary concerned, then sanctioning authority may sanction provisional pension/ family pension/gratuity to them, as per CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 so as to avoid hardship to the pensioner/family pensioner. In this matter, the provision enunciated under the Rule 65 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 may be taken into account.

4. In view of above, all the Pr. CCAs/CCAs/CAs (/Cs) of the respective Ministries/Departments are requested to ensure that pension/family pension cases are processed within the prescribed timelines.

Sd//-
(Parul Gupta)
Dy. Controller General of Accounts

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Provisional Pension is a type of pension that is granted to an employee who has retired and has applied for their pension, but the process is still pending. It is granted until the final amount of pension is calculated and paid.

Family Pension is a pension that is granted to the spouse or children of a pensioner who has passed away. It is usually a percentage of the pension that the individual was receiving before their death.

Gratuity is a type of payment that is given to an employee upon their retirement. It is usually a lump sum payment that is equivalent to a portion of the salary they were receiving before their retirement.

Pensioners and Family Pensioners are eligible to receive Provisional Pension, Family Pension, and Gratuity. However, the eligibility criteria may vary depending on the specific policies of the organization or government agency.

The sanction of Pension, Family Pension, and Gratuity usually involves a formal application process, wherein the applicant submits the necessary documents and details related to their employment and retirement. The final decision to sanction these benefits rests with the relevant authorities.