Para 7.4.3 — CAM
Original Rule Text
7.4.3 Role of CPAO:
7.4.3.1 The CPAO will provide the facility for generation of PPO Numbers to all the PAOs wherever Pension module of PFMS is not operational. In PAOs where Pension Module of PFMS is operational, the PPO numbers will be generated electronically.
7.4.3.2 On receipt of the e-PPO in both formats xml and PDF will appear in the Pension Authorization Retrieval Accounting System (PARAS) as per the integration with pension module of PFMS. Directory of the authorized signatory of e-PPO will be shared by the PFMS, along with public key with CPAO.
7.4.3.3 The Pay & Accounts Officer of CPAO will check the pension and other pensionary benefits with reference to the Last Pay drawn mentioned in the e-PPO.
7.4.3.4 Thereafter, the CPAO shall forward the e-PPO along with the Undertaking from the retiring government servant and other documents to the concerned CPPC of Authorized Banks. As soon as the data of the e-PPO is verified by the PAO of CPAO, the same will be saved in the CPAO data base (PARAS).
7.4.3.5 The information regarding issue of e-PPO by CPAO to Bank will be shared with PFMS by CPAO. If there is some discrepancy in the e-PPO, the pension case will be returned to PAO for making necessary changes in PFMS.
7.4.3.6 Furthermore, in certain type of cases (which are not processed through PFMS), CPAO will generate the manual PPO number on specific request from the concerned PAO for such cases, a few are mentioned as under:
a) Minor children b) Unmarried/Divorced/ widow daughters c) Permanently Disabled children/Siblings d) Family pension to more than one claimant e) Where arrears of pension/ provisional pension have been paid by PAO f) Dual family pension g) EOP cases h) Dependant parents
7.4.3.7 Each PPO comprises of 12 digits and in the case of former Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha) and Freedom Fighters covered under SSSY, a combination of alphanumeric with the first five digits/alphabets indicating the code number of PPO issuing authority, next two digits indicate the year of issue, and after this the four digits indicate the sequential number of the PPO while the last digit is a check digit for the purpose of computer. For example:
(i) PPO bearing number 709650601302 implies that PPO has been issued by AG Madhya Pradesh, in the year 2006 and is the 130th PPO issued by that PPO issuing authority, and is allotted computer code-2.
(ii) PPO bearing number MPRAJ8400024 implies that PPO has been issued by PAO Rajya Sabha in the year 1984 and is the 2nd PPO issued by that PPO issuing authority and is allotted computer code-4.
What This Means
This paragraph describes the role of CPAO (Central Pension Accounting Office) in the pension process. CPAO provides the facility for generating PPO numbers to PAOs. When the pension module of PFMS is operational, PPO numbers are generated electronically. CPAO receives e-PPOs through its PARAS (Pension Authorization Retrieval Accounting System) integrated with PFMS. CPAO maintains a directory of authorized signatories for e-PPOs, authorizes the pension through its computer system, and sends the authorized e-PPO (called e-SSA — electronic Special Seal Authority) to the bank's CPPC for pension disbursement. CPAO also handles objections, discrepancies, and maintains the central pension database.
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Key Points
- 1CPAO generates PPO numbers (electronically through PFMS where operational)
- 2e-PPOs appear in CPAO's PARAS system automatically via PFMS integration
- 3CPAO maintains a directory of authorized e-PPO signatories
- 4Authorized e-PPO (e-SSA) is sent to the bank's CPPC for payment processing
- 5CPAO serves as the central pension database and handles discrepancies
Practical Example
After a PAO in the Ministry of Finance generates an e-PPO through PFMS, it appears automatically in CPAO's PARAS system. A CPAO officer verifies the e-PPO against the authorized signatory directory, authorizes it in the computer system, and transmits the e-SSA (electronic Special Seal Authority) to the CPPC of State Bank of India, where the pensioner has opened an account. The bank consumes the e-SSA and begins crediting monthly pension.
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