Rule 58 - Retirement Forms
Original Rule Text
58. Submission of forms by Government servant retiring for reasons other than superannuation.- (1) A Government servant, who is retiring or has retired for reasons other than superannuation, shall submit to the Head of Office duly completed Form 4 and Form 6 along with an undertaking to the Bank in Format 9, a common nomination form for arrears of pension and commuted value of pension in Form A appended to the Payment of Arrears of Pension (Nomination) Rules, 1983 and an option form for availing Fixed Medical Allowance or out-patient medical facility provided by the Government, immediately after the competent authority has approved such retirement or the retirement has become effective, as the case may be.
(2)
(a) Where the Head of Office is satisfied that the Government servant is not in a position to submit the forms referred to in sub-rule (1) on account of any bodily or mental infirmity, the Head of Office may allow the spouse of the Government servant or, in the absence of the spouse, any other member of the family eligible to receive family pension on death of Government servant, to submit Form 4 and Form 6.
(b) If there is no member of the family eligible to receive family pension on death of Government servant, a member of the family in whose favour a nomination was made by the Government servant for payment of gratuity, may be allowed to submit Form 4 and Form 6:
Provided that where the forms are submitted by the spouse or any other member of the family, the Government servant shall not be entitled to the benefit of commutation of a percentage of pension until he himself subsequently applies for such commutation in accordance with the Central Civil Services (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1981.
What This Means
Rule 58 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, outlines the paperwork a government employee needs to submit when retiring for reasons *other* than reaching the standard retirement age (superannuation). This means if you're taking voluntary retirement, retiring due to ill health, or under any scheme other than age-based retirement, this rule applies to you. The rule ensures that your pension and other retirement benefits are processed smoothly and efficiently. It's crucial to submit these forms promptly after your retirement is approved or becomes effective. The forms include details for pension disbursement, medical benefits, and nomination for any outstanding dues.
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Key Points
- 1Applies to retirements *other* than superannuation (e.g., voluntary retirement, medical retirement).
- 2Requires submission of Form 4, Form 6, Format 9 (Bank Undertaking), Nomination Form (Arrears of Pension), and Option Form (Medical Allowance).
- 3Forms must be submitted *immediately* after retirement approval or effectiveness.
- 4Ensures timely processing of pension and other retirement benefits.
- 5Failure to submit forms promptly may delay pension disbursement.
Practical Example
Mr. Sharma, a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance, decided to take voluntary retirement after 20 years of service. His retirement was approved on July 15th, 2024, and became effective on August 15th, 2024. As per Rule 58, Mr. Sharma needs to submit Form 4 (details of family), Form 6 (calculation of qualifying service), Format 9 (bank undertaking for pension disbursement), a nomination form for any arrears of pension, and an option form for choosing either Fixed Medical Allowance or out-patient medical facility. He should submit these forms to his Head of Office as soon as possible after July 15th, 2024, to ensure his pension starts on time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I delay submitting the forms mentioned in Rule 58?▼
Where can I find Form 4, Form 6, and Format 9?▼
Does Rule 58 apply if I am compulsorily retired?▼
What is the purpose of the bank undertaking in Format 9?▼
If I choose the out-patient medical facility, can I change my option later?▼
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Test Your Knowledge
Question 1 of 3
According to Rule 58 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, which of the following retirement scenarios necessitates the submission of Form 4, Form 6, and other specified documents?