Rule 1 - Pension Paper Verification | KartavyaDesk
Original Rule Text
Date of receipt of pension papers by the Accounts Officer from Head of Office(DD/MM/YYYY) Entitlements admitted - A. Length of qualifying service B. Pension - (i) Class of pension (ii) Amount of monthly pension (iii) Date from which provisional pension under Rule 62 being paid by Head of Office, if any. (iv)Amount of Provisional Pension being paid (v) Date up to which provisional pension to be continued (vi) Date from which regular pension is to commence Note 1 : The date from which the final pension shall be commenced by the Pension Disbursing Authority shall be at least two months after the date of issue of the PPO, taking into consideration the time likely to be taken by CPAO and CPPC to process the pension case. Pay & Accounts Office shall record a note in this regard in the PPO while authorizing the final pension. Note 2: The payment of provisional pension shall, accordingly, continue from the office till the date mentioned in the PPO for commencement of final pension by the PDA. Note 3: The HOO will draw and disburse the difference between the amount of pension finally assessed and the amount of provisional pension. If the amount of pension finally assessed is less than the amount of provisional pension, the difference will be adjusted from the amount of gratuity payable failing which, in instalments from pension payable in future. C. Commutation of pension - (i) Portion of pension commuted, if any (ii) Commuted value of portion of pension commuted, if any (iii) Residuary pension after commutation (iv) Date from which reduced pension is payable(DD/MM/YYYY) (v) Date of restoration of commuted portion of pension (subject to the pensioner continuing to live) (DD/MM/YYYY) D. Retirement Gratuity - (i) Total amount of gratuity (ii) Provisional gratuity paid by Head of Office under Rule 62 (iii) Amount to be adjusted towards arrears of licence fee for Government accommodation and licence fee for retention of Government accommodation beyond retirement [Rule 68(1) and 68(4)] (iv) Amount intimated by Directorate of Estates for being withheld on account of unassessed licence fee (Rule 68(5)) (v) Amount to be adjusted towards Government dues other than those pertaining to Government accommodation (Rule 69) (vi) Net amount to be released immediately E. Amount and period of Family pension Amount Period (i) At enhanced rate (ii)At normal rate F. Name of the family member(s) to whom family pension is to be authorized in Pension Payment Order (a) Name of the Spouse
What This Means
Rule 1 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, essentially outlines the information that the Accounts Officer needs to record and verify when they receive your pension papers from your Head of Office. This rule acts as a checklist to ensure all the necessary details are present and accurate before your pension payments can begin. It covers everything from your qualifying service length and the type of pension you're entitled to, to details about gratuity, commutation (if any), and family pension benefits. This rule affects all central government employees who are retiring and claiming pension benefits under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021.
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Key Points
- •Specifies the data points to be verified and recorded by the Accounts Officer upon receiving pension papers.
- •Covers details related to qualifying service, pension amount, commutation, and gratuity.
- •Addresses provisional pension payments and the transition to regular pension.
- •Includes provisions for adjusting government dues from gratuity or future pension payments.
- •Outlines information required for family pension authorization.
Practical Example
Mr. Sharma, a Section Officer, retires after 30 years of service. His Head of Office forwards his pension papers to the Accounts Officer. The Accounts Officer, following Rule 1, meticulously checks the date of receipt, Mr. Sharma's qualifying service (30 years), and calculates his monthly pension amount to be ₹30,000. Mr. Sharma received a provisional pension of ₹25,000 per month from his Head of Office under Rule 62. The Accounts Officer notes the dates of provisional pension payment and the date from which the regular pension of ₹30,000 will commence. He also notes that Mr. Sharma commuted a portion of his pension and the corresponding reduction in his monthly pension amount. Finally, he calculates Mr. Sharma's retirement gratuity to be ₹15,00,000, adjusting ₹5,000 for outstanding license fees for his government accommodation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the Accounts Officer finds discrepancies in the pension papers?▼
What is the significance of the 'date of commencement of final pension' mentioned in the PPO?▼
How is the difference between provisional and final pension handled?▼
What government dues can be adjusted from the gratuity?▼
Why is the name of the spouse important in the pension papers?▼
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Test Your Knowledge
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According to Rule 1 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, what is the minimum time that should be considered after the issue of the Pension Payment Order (PPO) before the Pension Disbursing Authority commences the final pension?
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