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Original Rule Text

(i) the pay scale of the post from which the pensioner retired is increased with retrospective affect from a date when the pensioner was in service and his pay in the higher pay scale is fixed from such date on notional basis; (ii) the retired Government servant is promoted from a retrospective date on the recommendation of a Review DPC or on exoneration in any departmental proceedings or in compliance of a court order and the benefit of fixation of pay is allowed to the pensioner on notional basis from the date of such promotion.

What This Means

Rule 31 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 deals with situations where a retired government employee's pension needs to be recalculated due to changes in their pay scale or promotion *after* they've already retired. This usually happens when the pay scale of the post they held is revised with effect from a date when they were still working, or if they get a promotion retrospectively (meaning the promotion is applied to a past date). The rule ensures that the pensioner benefits from these changes, even though they are no longer in active service. The recalculation is done on a notional basis, meaning it's just for pension calculation and doesn't involve actual payment of back wages.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

Key Points

  • •Applies when pay scales are revised retrospectively affecting a retiree's past service.
  • •Covers retrospective promotions granted after retirement due to Review DPC, exoneration, or court order.
  • •Pension is recalculated based on the revised pay or promotion, but only notionally.
  • •No actual back wages are paid; the revision only impacts pension amount.
  • •Ensures pensioners benefit from pay scale revisions or promotions they were eligible for during service.

Practical Example

Mr. Sharma retired as a Section Officer in 2020. In 2023, the government revised the pay scale of Section Officers with effect from 2019. Since Mr. Sharma was a Section Officer in 2019, his pension is now recalculated based on the revised pay scale. Similarly, Mrs. Verma retired as an Assistant Director in 2022. After her retirement, a Review Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) recommended her promotion to Deputy Director with effect from 2021. Her pension will be recalculated as if she had been a Deputy Director from 2021, even though she retired as an Assistant Director. The increased pension will be paid to her from the date of effectivity of the revised pension calculation.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'notional basis' mean in the context of Rule 31?▼
Notional basis means the pay fixation or promotion is only for the purpose of recalculating the pension amount. The retiree will not receive any arrears of salary for the period before retirement.
If my pay is revised retrospectively after retirement, will I get back pay?▼
No, you will not receive back pay. The revision is only used to recalculate your pension amount.
Who is responsible for initiating the pension recalculation under Rule 31?▼
The concerned department or pension disbursing authority is responsible for initiating the recalculation of pension based on the revised pay scale or retrospective promotion order.
Does Rule 31 apply to family pension as well?▼
Yes, if the pensioner's pension is revised under Rule 31, the family pension will also be revised accordingly.
What documents are required for pension recalculation under Rule 31?▼
The documents required typically include the revised pay scale notification or retrospective promotion order, the pensioner's service book, and any other relevant documents as required by the pension disbursing authority.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

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According to Rule 31 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, under what circumstances is a retired government servant's pension recalculated?

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