Rule 72 - Pension Processing Time
Original Rule Text
72. Verification of service and emoluments for family pension and gratuity.- (1)
(a) The Head of Office shall go through the service book of the deceased or missing Government servant and satisfy himself as to whether certificates of verification of service for the entire service are recorded therein.
(b)
(i) If there are any periods of unverified service, the Head of Office shall accept the unverified portion of service as verified on the basis of the available entries in the service book;
rely on any other relevant material to which he may
(iii) while accepting the unverified portion of service, the Head of Office shall ensure that service was continuous and was not forfeited on account of dismissal, removal or resignation from service, or for participation in strike.
(2)
(a) For the purpose of determination of emoluments for family pension and gratuity, the Head of Office shall confine the verification of the correctness of emoluments for a maximum period of one year preceding the date of death or disappearance of the Government servant.
(b) In case the Government servant was on extraordinary leave on the date of death or disappearance, the correctness of the emoluments for a maximum period of one year which he drew preceding the date of the commencement of the extraordinary leave shall be verified.
(3) The process of determination of qualifying service and qualifying emoluments shall be completed within one month of the receipt of intimation or information regarding the death of the Government servant or within one month of the receipt of intimation regarding disappearance of the Government servant, as the case may be.
What This Means
Rule 72(3) of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 focuses on the timely processing of pension benefits in cases of death or disappearance of a government employee. Specifically, it mandates that the determination of 'qualifying service' and 'qualifying emoluments' must be completed within one month. 'Qualifying service' refers to the length of service that counts towards pension eligibility, and 'qualifying emoluments' are the salary components used to calculate the pension amount. This rule ensures that the family of the deceased or the dependents of a missing employee receive their entitled pension benefits without undue delay.
This one-month timeframe starts from the date the department receives official notification of the employee's death or disappearance. The rule is crucial for minimizing the administrative burden on grieving families or those dealing with the uncertainty of a missing employee. By setting a clear deadline, the rule promotes efficiency and accountability within government departments, ensuring that pension claims are processed promptly and fairly. It directly impacts the beneficiaries of the deceased or missing employee, providing them with financial security during a difficult time.
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Key Points
- 1Rule 72(3) concerns the determination of qualifying service and emoluments.
- 2The determination must be completed within one month of notification of death or disappearance.
- 3This rule aims to expedite pension processing for families of deceased or missing employees.
- 4Qualifying service and emoluments are crucial for calculating pension benefits.
Practical Example
Mr. Sharma, a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance, tragically passed away on July 1st, 2024. His wife, Mrs. Sharma, immediately informed the department. According to Rule 72(3), the department must determine Mr. Sharma's qualifying service (e.g., 25 years) and qualifying emoluments (e.g., average basic pay of ₹70,000) by August 1st, 2024. This information is essential for calculating the family pension Mrs. Sharma is entitled to. If the department fails to meet this deadline, it would be a violation of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 and could lead to delays in Mrs. Sharma receiving her pension.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the department fails to determine the qualifying service and emoluments within one month?▼
What documents are required to initiate the process under Rule 72(3)?▼
Does this rule apply to all government employees?▼
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Test Your Knowledge
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According to Rule 72(3) of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, what is the time limit for determining qualifying service and qualifying emoluments after receiving intimation of a government servant's death?