Rule 70 - LPR Retirement
Original Rule Text
70. Date of retirement to be notified.- (1) When a Government servant retires from service,
(a) a notification in the Official Gazette in the case of a Gazetted Government servant; or
(b) an office order in the case of a non-gazetted Government servant, specifying the date of retirement within a week of such date and a copy of every such notification or the case may be, shall be forwarded immediately to the Accounts Officer:
Provided that where a notification in the Official Gazette or an office order, as the case may be, regarding the grant of leave preparatory to retirement to a Government servant is issued, a further notification or office order that the Government servant has actually retired on the expiry of such leave shall not be necessary unless the leave is curtailed and the retirement is for any reason ante-dated or postponed.
(2) Unless specific orders for extension of service are issued by the competent authority, the Government servant shall be deemed to have retired from service on the date on which he attains the age of superannuation and failure on the part of the office to issue a notification or office order under sub-rule (1) shall not make the Government servant entitled to continue in service beyond the date of superannuation.
Determination and authorisation of the amounts of family pension and gratuity in respect of a Government servant who dies or goes missing while in service
What This Means
Rule 70 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, simplifies the retirement process for government employees taking Leave Preparatory to Retirement (LPR). Essentially, once an official notification or order is issued granting LPR, a separate notification confirming the actual retirement after the leave period is *not* required. The initial notification granting LPR is considered sufficient proof of retirement upon the leave's completion. This streamlines the administrative process and reduces paperwork.
This rule applies to all government servants governed by the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, who opt to take LPR before their superannuation. The exception to this rule is when the LPR is curtailed (shortened) or the retirement date is changed (either brought forward or pushed back). In such cases, a new notification or office order becomes necessary to reflect the altered retirement date. This ensures accurate record-keeping and avoids any confusion regarding the employee's service period and pension benefits.
In essence, Rule 70 aims to make the retirement process smoother for employees taking LPR, reducing unnecessary bureaucratic steps. It's important to remember that any changes to the originally approved LPR period will necessitate a new notification to ensure accurate documentation of the retirement date.
This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.
Key Points
- 1Once LPR is granted via official notification, a separate retirement notification is generally unnecessary.
- 2This rule applies to all government servants under CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 taking LPR.
- 3A new notification is required if the LPR is curtailed or the retirement date is altered.
- 4Rule 70 aims to streamline the retirement process and reduce paperwork.
- 5The initial LPR notification serves as proof of retirement upon completion of the leave period.
Practical Example
Mrs. Sharma, a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance, applied for 180 days of Leave Preparatory to Retirement, starting on January 1, 2024. An office order was issued on December 15, 2023, approving her LPR. According to Rule 70, no further notification is required to confirm her retirement on June 30, 2024, unless her LPR is curtailed or her retirement date is changed.
However, if Mrs. Sharma decided to return to work after only 90 days of LPR due to a family emergency, a new office order would need to be issued, specifying her new retirement date (March 31, 2024) and adjusting her pension benefits accordingly. This new order would supersede the original LPR approval and ensure accurate record-keeping.
This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rule 70 apply if I extend my LPR?▼
What happens if the initial LPR notification contains an error?▼
Is a separate retirement order needed if I take voluntary retirement after LPR?▼
Where can I find the official gazette notification for CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021?▼
Does this rule apply to employees governed by the Old Pension Scheme (OPS)?▼
This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.
Test Your Knowledge
Question 1 of 3
According to Rule 70 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, under what circumstance is a separate notification confirming retirement *required* after a Government servant has been granted Leave Preparatory to Retirement (LPR)?