Rule 60 - Pension Documents
Original Rule Text
60. Forwarding of pension case to Accounts Officer.- (1) After complying with the requirement of rules 57, 58 and 59, the Head of Office shall forward the pension case to the Accounts Officer and shall also send to the Accounts Officer,-
(i) copies of Form 4, Form 6 and an undertaking to the Bank in Format 9, signed and submitted by the Government servant;
(ii) copies of Form 7 (including the check list and the pension calculation sheet) and the covering letter in Format 10, and
(iii) duly completed and up-to-date service book of the Government servant along with any other documents relied upon for the verification of service.
(2) The particulars of the Government dues referred to in rule 67 ascertained and assessed by the Head of Office and the amount to be withheld, if any, as per the intimation of Directorate of Estates under sub-rule (5) of rule 68 shall also be furnished to the Accounts Officer in Format 10 so that the dues are recovered out of the gratuity before its payment is authorised.
(3) The Head of Office shall retain a copy of each of the Forms referred to in sub-rule (1) and sub-rule (2) for his records.
(4) The pension case and the papers referred to in sub-rule (1) and sub-rule (2) shall be forwarded to the Accounts Officer not later than four months before the date of superannuation of a Government servant and in cases other than retirement on superannuation not later than two months after the date of submission of Form 4 and Form 6.
What This Means
Rule 60 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 outlines the essential documents that need to be submitted to the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) for processing a government servant's pension. Think of it as a checklist of paperwork required to ensure your pension starts smoothly after retirement. This rule applies to all central government employees covered under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, who are about to retire and whose pension cases are being processed.
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Key Points
- 1Specifies the documents required for pension processing by CPAO.
- 2Includes Form 4, Form 6, and Format 9 (undertaking to the Bank).
- 3Includes Form 7 (with checklist and pension calculation sheet) and Format 10 (covering letter).
- 4Requires a duly completed and up-to-date service book.
- 5Any other documents used for service verification must also be submitted.
Practical Example
Mr. Sharma, a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance, is retiring after 35 years of service. His department's pension section is preparing his pension papers. According to Rule 60, they must ensure that copies of Form 4 (Nomination for Death Gratuity), Form 6 (Details of Family), and an undertaking to the bank in Format 9 (regarding pension payments) are signed by Mr. Sharma and submitted. Additionally, they need to include Form 7 (pension calculation) along with the checklist and the covering letter in Format 10. Finally, Mr. Sharma's complete and updated service book, along with any documents used to verify his service (like promotion orders or leave records), must be sent to the CPAO for processing his pension.
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Cross References
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if any of the documents mentioned in Rule 60 are missing?▼
Who is responsible for ensuring that all the documents are submitted to the CPAO?▼
Where can I find the formats for Form 4, Form 6, Format 9, Form 7, and Format 10?▼
Is it necessary to submit original documents, or are copies sufficient?▼
What is the purpose of the undertaking to the bank in Format 9?▼
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Test Your Knowledge
Question 1 of 3
According to Rule 60 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, which of the following documents is required to be submitted to the CPAO for pension processing?