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Original Rule Text

81. Date from which pension becomes payable.- (1) Subject to the provisions of rule 8, a pension other than family pension shall become payable from the date on which a Government servant ceases to be borne on the establishment. (2) Subject to provisions of clause (d) of sub-rule (2) of rule 76 and clause (iv) of sub-rule (3) of rule 79, family pension shall be payable from the date following the date on which a Government servant or a pensioner dies or a family pensioner dies or becomes ineligible. (3) Pension including family pension shall be payable for the day on which its recipient dies. 82. Currency in which pension is payable.- All pensions including gratuities admissible under these rules shall be payable in rupees in India only. 83. Manner of payment of gratuity and pension.- (1) Except as otherwise provided in these rules, a gratuity shall be paid in lump sum. (2) A pension fixed at monthly rates shall be payable monthly on or after the last working day of the month to which the pension relates except for the month of March when it shall be payable on or after 1st working day of April. 84. Application of other rules.- (1) Save as otherwise provided in these rules, the Treasury Rules of the Central Government shall apply in regard to the procedure of payment of,- (i) gratuity; (ii) pension; (iii) pension undrawn for more than a year; and (iv) pension in respect of deceased pensioner. (2) The Central Civil Services (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1981 shall apply in regard to commutation of pension authorised under these rules, payment of commuted value of pension and restoration of commuted pension on expiry of the period of commutation. (3) The Payment of Arrears of Pension (Nominations) Rules, 1983 shall apply in regard to nomination for receiving the arrears of pension after the death of the pensioners.

What This Means

Rule 81 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, primarily deals with the 'Date from which pension becomes payable'. It clarifies when a government employee, their family, or a pensioner starts receiving their pension payments. For regular pensions (excluding family pension), the payment begins from the day after the employee officially leaves their position. For family pensions, it starts the day after the government servant or pensioner passes away or when a family pensioner becomes ineligible. Importantly, the rule also states that pension, including family pension, is payable for the entire day on which the recipient dies.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

Key Points

  • •Regular pension starts the day after retirement.
  • •Family pension starts the day after the government servant/pensioner's death or ineligibility of a family pensioner.
  • •Pension is payable for the entire day of the recipient's death.
  • •All pensions and gratuities are payable in Indian Rupees only within India.
  • •Gratuity is generally paid in a lump sum.

Practical Example

Mr. Sharma, a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance, retired on July 15, 2024. According to Rule 81, his pension payments will commence from July 16, 2024. Sadly, Mrs. Verma, a retired teacher receiving a pension, passed away on October 20, 2024. Her family pension will be payable until October 20, 2024, and the family pension for her spouse will begin on October 21, 2024. The pension amount for October will be credited to Mrs. Verma's account, and her spouse will need to apply for the family pension to begin receiving payments.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does my pension start after I retire?▼
Your pension, excluding family pension, will become payable from the day following your last day of service.
When does family pension start after the death of a pensioner?▼
Family pension becomes payable from the day following the date of death of the government servant or pensioner.
If a pensioner dies on the 10th of the month, will the pension for that month be paid?▼
Yes, according to Rule 81(3), pension, including family pension, is payable for the entire day on which the recipient dies.
In what currency will my pension be paid?▼
All pensions and gratuities under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, are payable in Indian Rupees only within India.
How is gratuity paid?▼
Except as otherwise provided in the rules, gratuity is generally paid in a lump sum.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

Test Your Knowledge

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According to Rule 81 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, from what date does a regular pension (excluding family pension) become payable to a government servant?

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