Para 14.14 — MSO (A&E)
Original Rule Text
14.14 Questions affecting the pension or pensionable service of a Government Servant which for their decision depend on circumstances known at the time shall be considered as soon as they arise. Except in cases covered by the preceding sentence or in individual cases under specific orders of Government, the Accountant General may not give advice upon any questions connected with the claim of a Government Servant to pension until the permissible period prescribed for the submission of formal application for pension begins.
What This Means
Any question affecting a government servant's pension or pensionable service should be resolved as soon as it arises, provided the relevant circumstances are known at that time. However, the AG generally cannot advise on pension claims before the formal application period begins, except in cases where the issue depends on presently known circumstances or where the Government has specifically ordered otherwise.
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Key Points
- 1Questions about pension or pensionable service must be resolved promptly when circumstances are known
- 2AG generally cannot advise on pension claims before the formal application submission period starts
- 3Exception: issues depending on currently known circumstances can be addressed immediately
- 4Government can order early consideration in specific individual cases
Practical Example
A gazetted officer's period of extraordinary leave taken 10 years ago raises a question about whether it counts as qualifying service for pension. Since the facts are known now, the AG's office resolves this question immediately rather than waiting until the officer formally applies for pension years later, avoiding last-minute complications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can an officer ask the AG about their pension entitlement well before retirement?▼
Why is early resolution of pension questions important?▼
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