Annexure 1 — CAM

(a) Nomination of Designated Authority: At present, AG authorizes pension in 18 out of 28 states and in the rest, this function is discharged by the Director of Pensions or other similar authorities (Mentioned in Annexure 1). However, under the new scheme, all the States/AsG, will have to nominate/ appoint a Designated Authority (D.A.) in their respective state who will be authorized to issue PPOs in respect of AIS retiring from their states. DAs will forward the same to CPAO (CPAO). Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, who is responsible for arranging payment of pension etc. in respect of AIS officers through Banks.