Para 15.2 — MSO (A&E)
Original Rule Text
15.2
(a) The Pre-check Pension Payment Department is responsible for receiving and for making payment of claims of the pensioners drawing pension in Calcutta (other than from Public Sector Banks).
(b)The pre-check of the bills so received and payment thereof will be conducted by two separate sections Under no circumstances the same official will conduct both the functions of passing bills and making payments.
What This Means
The Pre-check Pension Payment Department handles receiving and paying pension claims for pensioners drawing pensions in Calcutta (other than those paid through Public Sector Banks). The work is divided between two separate sections: one for pre-checking bills and another for making payments. The same official is never allowed to perform both functions — this mandatory separation is a key fraud-prevention control.
This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.
Key Points
- 1Applies to pensioners drawing pension in Calcutta (excluding PSB-routed pensions)
- 2Two distinct functions: bill pre-checking and payment disbursement
- 3Same official must NEVER perform both checking and payment functions
- 4This separation of duties is a mandatory internal control
Practical Example
In the Kolkata AG's office, Clerk A in the Check Section examines and passes a retired teacher's pension bill after verifying all details. The passed bill then moves to the Payment Section where Clerk B disburses the cheque. Even during staff shortages, Clerk A is never allowed to also handle the payment, ensuring no single person controls the entire process from check to cash.
This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't the same person check a bill and make the payment?▼
Does this apply to pensions paid through banks?▼
This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.