RTI Application — Pension & Retirement Benefits
पेंशन और सेवानिवृत्ति लाभ
File RTI for pension-related issues — PPO delays, pension revision, family pension, commutation, DCRG, and gratuity payment delays.
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Generate RTI DraftCommon Grievances
- Pension Payment Order (PPO) not issued after retirement
- Pension revision after 7th CPC not applied
- Family pension application pending
- Gratuity/DCRG payment delayed
- Commutation of pension not processed
Relevant Rulebooks
CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021CCS (Commutation of Pension) RulesPayment of Gratuity Act
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should PPO issuance take?
As per CCS (Pension) Rules, pension papers should be initiated 2 years before retirement and PPO should be ready before the date of retirement.
Can I file RTI for pension processing status?
Yes. You can request status of your pension case, reasons for delay, names of officials handling your case, and expected timelines from the CPAO or your departmental pension cell.
Who processes central government pensions?
Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) issues PPOs. The pension cell of your ministry processes the case initially.
RTI Application Process
- Write application under Section 6(1) of RTI Act, 2005
- Pay Rs. 10 fee via IPO/DD/online (BPL applicants exempt)
- Submit to PIO of the concerned department
- PIO must respond within 30 days (Section 7(1))
- If no response: First Appeal within 30 days to Appellate Authority (Section 19(1))
- If still unresolved: Second Appeal to Information Commission within 90 days (Section 19(3))
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