Yes, Rule 27(2)(a) explicitly states that the rule doesn't affect the State Government's exercise of Central Government functions under the Pensions Act, 1871, as delegated under Article 258 of the Constitution.
Source: RPR Rule 27
If a State Government is handling Central Government pension functions under Article 258, does Rule 27(2) still apply?
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