Para 14.19 — MSO (A&E)
Original Rule Text
14.19 When dealing with applications for payment of arrears, the A&E office should require a certificate from the treasury officer stating the date of the last payment and
- GRATUITIES
What This Means
When processing applications for payment of pension arrears, the A&E office must obtain a certificate from the Treasury Officer stating the date and month of the last pension payment made. This verification prevents duplicate payments and ensures only genuine arrears are disbursed.
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Key Points
- 1A certificate from the Treasury Officer is required before paying pension arrears
- 2The certificate must state the date of the last payment and the month it relates to
- 3This is a safeguard against double payment of pension
- 4The A&E office cannot disburse arrears without this verification
Practical Example
A retired clerk submits an application claiming pension arrears for the last three months. Before processing the payment, the AG's office writes to the concerned Treasury Officer to confirm when the last pension payment was made. The Treasury Officer certifies that the last payment was for September, confirming the arrears claim for October-December is genuine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a Treasury Officer's certificate needed for arrears?▼
Can the AG pay arrears based solely on the pensioner's claim?▼
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