Rule 78 - Pension on Deputation | KartavyaDesk

Rule 78(2) of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 addresses a specific situation: what happens when a government employee dies or goes missing while working for a State Government (deputation) or an international organization (foreign service). This rule clarifies who is responsible for processing and authorizing family pension and gratuity payments in such cases. Instead of the State Government or the foreign organization, the responsibility falls back on the original department or office that sent the employee on deputation or foreign service. This ensures that the family receives the benefits they are entitled to without unnecessary delays or confusion.

Essentially, this rule simplifies the process by assigning the responsibility to the office that has the employee's service records and sanctioned the deputation/foreign service in the first place. This avoids bureaucratic hurdles that might arise if the responsibility were to fall on the State Government or the foreign organization, which may not be familiar with the central government's pension rules. The 'Head of Office' or the 'cadre authority' that approved the deputation is responsible for initiating the necessary actions to ensure the family receives the pension and gratuity.

This rule directly affects the families of government employees who are on deputation or foreign service and unfortunately pass away or go missing during that period. It also impacts the Head of Office and cadre authorities responsible for managing the deputation or foreign service of government employees. They need to be aware of their responsibilities under this rule to ensure timely processing of pension and gratuity benefits.