Rule 6 - Medical Certificate
Original Rule Text
6. Limitations on number of pensions.- (1) A Government servant shall not earn two pensions in the same service or post at the same time or by the same continuous service. (2) Except as provided in rule 19 or rule 20, a Government servant who, having retired on a superannuation pension or retiring pension or compulsory retirement pension or who is in receipt of a compassionate allowance on having been dismissed or removed from service, is subsequently re-employed, shall not be entitled to a separate pension or gratuity for the period of his re-employment:
Provided that a Government servant who was previously appointed in an autonomous body or a public sector undertaking and was subsequently appointed, with proper permission of that body or undertaking, in the Government service on or before 31st December, 2003, will be eligible for pension and gratuity for the service rendered in the Government in addition to the pension and gratuity, if any, received by him from the autonomous body or the public sector undertaking for the service rendered in that body or undertaking: Provided further that the total amount of gratuity in respect of the service rendered in the autonomous body or the public sector undertaking and the service rendered under the Government shall not exceed the amount that would have been admissible taking into account the entire service rendered by the Government servant in the autonomous body or the public sector undertaking and the Government and the emoluments on retirement from Government.
Explanation.-1 A Government servant shall be deemed to have been appointed in the Government with proper permission if he had applied for the service or post in the Government with previous permission of the autonomous body or the public sector undertaking and the order of the autonomous body or the public sector undertaking clearly indicates that the employee is resigning to join the post in the Government with proper permission of the autonomous body or the public sector undertaking, as the case may be.
Explanation.-2 Pension, if any, on account of service rendered in an autonomous body or a public sector undertaking shall be paid by the concerned autonomous body or the public sector undertaking itself and there shall be no liability on the part of the Government towards pension for the service rendered by the Government servant in the said autonomous body or the public sector undertaking before joining service under the Government. 6. Indicate whether family pension is also admissible from any other source- (Tick whichever is applicable) Military State Govt. Public sector undertaking/ autonomous body/ local fund under the Central or State Govt. 6. The receipt of this Memorandum may be acknowledged. By order and in the name of the President (Name and designation of the competent authority)* * To be signed by an officer in the appropriate Ministry/Department authorized under Article 77 (2) of the Constitution to authenticate orders on behalf of the President. (Name and designation of the authority which has been directed by the President to conduct the departmental proceedings) To Shri/Smt./Km............................................. Statement of articles of charge framed against Shri/Smt./Km.................................................. (name of the retired Government servant) formerly....................................... That the said Shri/Smt./Km.............................................while functioning as ........................ ................ during the period.................... That during the aforesaid period and while functioning in the aforesaid office, the said Shri/Smt./Km.................................... That during the aforesaid period and while functioning in the aforesaid office, the said Shri/Smt./Km.................................. Statement of imputations of misconduct or misbehaviour in support of the articles of charge framed against Shri/Smt./Km.................... (name of the retired Government servant) formerly...................................... Article I Article II Article - III ANNEXURE - III List of documents by which the articles of charge framed against Shri/Smt./Km. .........................................(name of retired Government servant) formerly...............................are proposed to be sustained. List of Witnesses by whom the articles of charge framed against Shri/Smt./Km. .............................. (name of the retired Government servant) formerly........................................are proposed to be sustained. FORMAT 4 [See
What This Means
Rule 6 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, deals with the medical certificate required when a government employee is seeking invalid pension due to a medical condition. This rule outlines the format and content of the medical certificate that must be provided by an authorized medical professional. It essentially confirms that the employee is medically unfit to continue working in their current role or any similar role within the government. The certificate needs to clearly state the nature of the illness or disability and whether it renders the employee completely and permanently incapacitated. If the incapacity isn't complete, the certificate should specify the type of less strenuous work the employee might be fit for, or the period of rest needed before they might be fit for such work.
This rule is crucial for government employees who develop a medical condition that prevents them from performing their duties. It ensures that there is a standardized process for assessing medical fitness for continued service and provides a basis for granting invalid pension if the employee is deemed unfit. The rule directly affects the employee seeking invalid pension, the medical professionals providing the certificate, and the government departments responsible for processing pension claims. It aims to provide a fair and transparent mechanism for employees who are unable to continue working due to health reasons.
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Key Points
- 1Rule 6 specifies the format and content of the medical certificate required for invalid pension.
- 2The medical certificate must state the nature of the illness or disability.
- 3The certificate must confirm if the employee is completely and permanently incapacitated.
- 4If not completely incapacitated, the certificate should specify suitable alternative work or a period of rest.
- 5This rule ensures a standardized process for assessing medical fitness for invalid pension claims.
Practical Example
Mr. Sharma, a Senior Assistant in the Ministry of Finance, develops a severe back problem that makes it impossible for him to sit for extended periods or perform his regular office duties. He consults Dr. Verma, a government-authorized medical officer. After a thorough examination, Dr. Verma issues a medical certificate as per Rule 6 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021. The certificate states that Mr. Sharma is suffering from severe spinal degeneration and is completely and permanently incapacitated from performing his current role. The certificate also mentions that he might be fit for a less strenuous role after a period of physiotherapy and rest. Based on this certificate, Mr. Sharma applies for invalid pension, and his case is processed by the Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Test Your Knowledge
Question 1 of 3
According to Rule 6 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, what is the primary purpose of the medical certificate?