Rule 67 - Pension Dues Recovery
Original Rule Text
67. Recovery and adjustment of Government dues.- (1) It shall be the duty of the Head of Office to ascertain and assess Government dues payable by a Government servant due for retirement on superannuation and by the Government servant who has retired or is retiring otherwise than on attaining the age of superannuation.
(2) The Government dues as ascertained and assessed by the Head of Office which remain outstanding till the date of retirement of the Government servant, shall be adjusted against the amount of the retirement gratuity becoming payable.
(a) dues pertaining to Government accommodation including arrears of licence fee as well as damages (for the occupation of the Government accommodation beyond the permissible period after the date of retirement of the allottee, subletting, unauthorised occupation, transfer to an ineligible office, etc.) and dues or arrears in respect of electricity, water and PNG charge, if any;
(b) dues other than those pertaining to Government accommodation, namely, balance of house building or conveyance or any other advance, overpayment of pay and allowances or leave salary and arrears of income tax deductible at source under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961).
(3) Only the Government dues as referred to in sub-rule (2) shall be adjusted against the amount of retirement gratuity payable to the retired Government servant and any other dues which are not Government dues in terms of sub-rule (2) shall not be recoverable from the amount of retirement gratuity.
What This Means
Rule 67 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 deals with the recovery of certain dues from a retiring government employee's pension. Specifically, it allows the government to deduct outstanding amounts related to government accommodation, including unpaid license fees, damages for overstaying after retirement, unauthorized subletting, or transferring the accommodation to someone ineligible. It also covers any unpaid electricity, water, or PNG (Piped Natural Gas) charges associated with the accommodation. This rule ensures that government employees settle all outstanding bills related to their official housing before receiving their full pension benefits.
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Key Points
- 1Covers dues related to government accommodation (license fee, damages, unauthorized occupation).
- 2Includes arrears for electricity, water, and PNG charges.
- 3Allows deduction of these dues from the retiring employee's pension.
- 4Applies to cases of overstaying, subletting, or unauthorized transfer of accommodation.
- 5Ensures settlement of outstanding bills before full pension disbursement.
Practical Example
Mr. Sharma, a Section Officer, retired from the Ministry of Finance. He was allotted a government quarter but continued to occupy it for three months after his retirement without authorization. The license fee for those three months amounted to ₹15,000, and there were damages to the property estimated at ₹5,000. Additionally, he had an outstanding electricity bill of ₹2,000. According to Rule 67, the government can deduct a total of ₹22,000 (₹15,000 + ₹5,000 + ₹2,000) from Mr. Sharma's pension to recover these dues before disbursing the full pension amount.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the dues are more than the pension amount?▼
Does this rule apply to all types of government accommodation?▼
What if I dispute the amount of dues being claimed?▼
Are there any time limits for the government to recover these dues?▼
What documents are required to prove that I have paid all my dues?▼
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Test Your Knowledge
Question 1 of 3
According to Rule 67 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, which of the following dues pertaining to Government accommodation can be recovered from a retiring employee's pension?