Rule 50 - Family Pension Limit | KartavyaDesk
Original Rule Text
(i) if the surviving child or children is or are eligible to draw two family pensions at the rate mentioned in sub-clause (ii) or sub-clause (iii) of clause (a) of sub-rule (2), the amount of both the family pensions shall be limited to one lakh twenty-five thousand rupees per mensem; (ii) if one of the family pensions ceases to be payable at the rate mentioned in sub-clause (ii) or sub-clause (iii) of clause (a) of sub-rule (2), and in lieu thereof the family pension at the rate mentioned in sub-clause (i) of clause (a) of sub-rule (2) becomes payable, the amount of both the pensions shall also be limited to one lakh twenty-five thousand rupees per mensem; (iii) if both the family pensions are payable at the rates mentioned in sub-clause (i) of clause (a) of sub-rule (2), the amount of two family pensions shall be limited to seventy-five thousand rupees per mensem.
What This Means
Rule 50 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 deals with situations where a surviving child or children are eligible for multiple family pensions. This usually happens when both parents were government employees and have passed away. The rule sets a limit on the total amount of family pension a child can receive in such cases, preventing excessively high payouts. The specific limit depends on the rate at which each family pension is calculated.
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Key Points
- •Rule 50 applies when a child is eligible for two family pensions.
- •It sets a maximum limit on the combined amount of the two family pensions.
- •If both pensions are at the higher rate (calculated as a percentage of the deceased employee's last pay), the limit is ₹1,25,000 per month.
- •If both pensions are at the normal rate, the limit is ₹75,000 per month.
- •The rule aims to ensure fairness and prevent excessive pension benefits in specific scenarios.
Practical Example
Let's say Mr. Sharma and Mrs. Sharma were both government employees who unfortunately passed away. Their son, Rohan, is eligible for family pensions from both his parents' departments. Mr. Sharma's family pension is calculated at the enhanced rate, and Mrs. Sharma's is also at the enhanced rate. According to Rule 50, the combined amount of Rohan's family pensions cannot exceed ₹1,25,000 per month. If Mr. Sharma's pension was ₹80,000 and Mrs. Sharma's was ₹60,000, Rohan would receive ₹80,000 from Mr. Sharma's pension and ₹45,000 from Mrs. Sharma's pension, totaling ₹1,25,000. The excess ₹15,000 from Mrs. Sharma's pension would not be paid.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the combined family pensions exceed the limit set by Rule 50?▼
Does Rule 50 apply if the child is eligible for more than two family pensions?▼
What are the 'rates mentioned in sub-clause (i), (ii), and (iii) of clause (a) of sub-rule (2)'?▼
Is this limit adjusted for inflation or cost of living?▼
Where can I find the official notification regarding Rule 50?▼
This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.
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As per Rule 50 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, what is the maximum combined amount of two family pensions a surviving child can receive per month if both pensions are calculated at the rate mentioned in sub-clause (ii) or sub-clause (iii) of clause (a) of sub-rule (2)?
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