Rule 7 — NPS Rules
Original Rule Text
7. PFRDA was established by Govt of India on 23rd Aug 2003. The Govt has through an executive order dated 10th Oct 2003, mandated PFRDA to act as a regulator for the pension sector. The mandate of PFRDA is development and regulation of pension sector in India.
# Expansion of NPS
What This Means
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) was established by the Government of India on 23 August 2003, initially through an executive order dated 10 October 2003 which mandated it to function as the regulator for India's pension sector. PFRDA's dual mandate is to develop the pension industry in India and to regulate it in the interest of subscribers.
As regulator, PFRDA sets investment guidelines, monitors the performance of Pension Fund Managers, approves new pension products and annuity service providers, adjudicates subscriber grievances, and ensures the overall health and integrity of the NPS ecosystem. PFRDA was subsequently given statutory status through the PFRDA Act, 2013, which strengthened its regulatory authority.
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Key Points
- 1PFRDA was established on 23 August 2003 by the Government of India.
- 2An executive order dated 10 October 2003 mandated PFRDA to regulate the pension sector.
- 3PFRDA's mandate: development and regulation of India's pension sector.
- 4It monitors Pension Fund Managers, sets investment norms, approves annuity providers, and handles subscriber grievances.
- 5PFRDA was given statutory backing through the PFRDA Act, 2013.
Practical Example
Before PFRDA's creation, there was no independent watchdog for India's growing pension sector. After 2003, if a subscriber complained that their PRAN was not being updated or that a fund manager was not complying with investment guidelines, PFRDA became the authority to address such complaints and take corrective action. PFRDA also periodically reviews and publishes the performance of each Pension Fund Manager, helping subscribers make informed choices about which fund manager to select for their investments.
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