Rule 63 - Family Pension Distribution | KartavyaDesk
Original Rule Text
Provided further that in the case of a Government servant whose family includes a wife, who is alive, and a child or children from a wife who is not alive or from a divorced wife or from a void or voidable marriage, the Accounts Officer shall indicate, in the Pension Payment Order, only the name of wife who is alive with her share in the family pension, then on death of the pensioner, the share of family pension indicated in the Pension Payment Order shall initially become payable to the surviving widow and on receipt of a communication from the Head of Office, the Accounts Officer shall issue a revised Pension Payment Authority, indicating the names of all the members of family who are eligible for family pension on the date of death of the pensioner with their respective share in the family pension, in accordance with rule 50.
What This Means
Rule 63 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 deals with a specific situation involving family pension distribution when a government servant has a surviving wife and children from a previous marriage (either from a deceased wife, a divorced wife, or a void/voidable marriage). The rule ensures that the surviving wife's name and her share of the family pension are initially recorded in the Pension Payment Order (PPO). This simplifies the initial pension disbursement process after the government servant's death.
However, the rule also acknowledges the rights of the children from the previous marriage. Upon the pensioner's death, the Accounts Officer, after being notified by the Head of Office, will issue a revised PPO. This revised PPO will include the names of all eligible family members (including the surviving wife and children from previous marriages) and their respective shares in the family pension, as determined by Rule 50. This ensures that all eligible family members receive their due share of the family pension according to the rules.
In essence, Rule 63 provides a two-step process: an initial payment to the surviving wife for immediate support, followed by a more comprehensive distribution to all eligible family members after proper verification and documentation. This balances immediate needs with the long-term rights of all dependents.
This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.
Key Points
- •Applies when a government servant has a surviving wife and children from a previous marriage.
- •The initial Pension Payment Order (PPO) only lists the surviving wife and her share.
- •Upon the pensioner's death, a revised PPO is issued listing all eligible family members (including children from previous marriages) and their respective shares.
- •The Accounts Officer issues the revised PPO after receiving communication from the Head of Office.
- •Distribution of family pension shares is governed by Rule 50.
Practical Example
Mr. Sharma, a government employee, passes away. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sharma, and two children from his previous marriage to Mrs. Verma, who passed away several years ago. The initial PPO lists only Mrs. Sharma as the recipient of the family pension. After Mr. Sharma's death, the Head of Office informs the Accounts Officer about the existence of the two children from Mrs. Verma. The Accounts Officer then issues a revised PPO. This revised PPO lists Mrs. Sharma and the two children, specifying their respective shares of the family pension. For example, Mrs. Sharma might receive 50% of the family pension, while each child receives 25%, as determined by Rule 50. This ensures that all eligible dependents receive their rightful share of the pension.
This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the Accounts Officer is not informed about the children from a previous marriage?▼
Does Rule 63 apply if the previous marriage was annulled?▼
Who determines the share of family pension for each family member?▼
What documents are required to prove the eligibility of children from a previous marriage?▼
Is there a time limit for submitting the information about children from a previous marriage after the pensioner's death?▼
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According to Rule 63 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, when a government servant has a surviving wife and children from a previous marriage, what information is initially indicated in the Pension Payment Order (PPO)?
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