ups_00079 — Son adopted by the widow after Government servant's death not entitled to family pension

Son adopted by the widow after Government servant's death not entitled to family pension — [Part 2/2] Forum Query - Son adopted by the widow after Government servant's death not entitled to family pension Summary The context is: This section discusses the eligibility of a son adopted after... — An official retired on 31-5-2000 and expired on 16-12-2014. His wife was getting her Family Pension. Since there is nobody to look after her during old age, she legally adopted a son. She expired on 14-5-2025. Her son applied for family pension as he is legally adopted son. Kindly clarify whether he is entitled for family Pension