Rule 33 — RPR

33. Undrawn pension and arrears.– (1) Unless the Government by general or special orders direct otherwise, a pension remaining undrawn for more than a year, shall cease to be payable.

(2) If the pensioner afterwards appears or a claim is presented on his behalf, the payment of monthly pension accruing thereafter may be resumed, but the arrears shall be paid as per the procedure prescribed by the Controller General of Accounts.

(3) A gratuity payment order shall remain in force for one year only.