COMPENDIUM ON PENSION RELATED ORDERS

COMPENDIUM ON

PENSION RELATED ORDERS

ISSUED FROM 1.4.2016 TO 31.03.2017

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

DEPARTMENT OF PENSION AND PENSIONERS' WELFARE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

NEW DELHI

www.pensionersportal.gov.in

COMPENDIUM

ON

PENSION RELATED ORDERS ISSUED FROM 1.4.2016 TO 31.03.2017

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

DEPARTMENT OF PENSION AND PENSIONERS' WELFARE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

NEW DELHI

www.pensionersportal.gov.in

Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare

List of Orders / Instructions Issued During 01.04.2016 to 31.03.2017

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OM/ Notification No. Subject Date of Issue

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1 38/37/08-P&PW(A) Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners - delinking of revised pension from qualifying service of 33 years

06.04.2016 1

2 42/ 06/2016-P&PW(G) Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners/ family pensioners -Revised rate effective from 01.01.2016

11.04.2016 3

3 45/3/ 2008-P&PW(F) Special benefit in cases of death and disability in service - Revision of Disability Pension / Family pension of pre-2006 disability pensioners / Family Pensioners - regarding

29.04.2016 5

4 42/ 06/2016-P&PW(G) Grant of Dearness Relief to C1-1, beneficiaries in receipt of ex-gratia payment w.e.f 01.01.2016

03.05.2016 7

5 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) Resolution relating to Recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission on pensionary benefits and the decisions of the Government thereon.

04.08.2016 9

6 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) (i) Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendation of the Seventh Central Pay Commission - Revision of provisions regulating pension / gratuity / commutation of pension / family pension / disability pension / ex-gratia lump-sum compensation etc.

04.08.2016 15

7 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) (ii) Implementation of Government's decisions on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission - Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners etc.

04.08.2016 19

8 4/38/2008-P&PW(D) Restoration of 1/3rd commuted portion of pension in respect of Govt. Servants who had drawn lumsum payment on absorption in Central Public Sector undertakings/ Central Autonomous Bodies - stepping up of notional full pension w.e.f 01.01.2006 for the purpose of Dearness relief and additional pension for old pensioners

04.08.2016 24

9 45/3/ 2008-P&PW(F) Special benefit in cases of death and disability in service - Revision of Disability Pension / Family pension of pre-2006 disability pensioners / Family Pensioners - regarding

08.08.2016 26

10 7/5/2012-P&PW(F)/B Extension of benefits of 'Retirement Gratuity and Death Gratuity' to the Central Government employees covered by new Defined Contribution Pension System (National Pension System) - regarding.

26.08.2016 28

11 42/14/2016-P&PW(G) Implementation of the recommendation of the 7th CPC-Option regarding commutation of additional amount of pension.

24.10.2016 30

12 41/21/ 2000-P&PW-(D) Issue of Pensioners' Identity Card to Pensioners - reg.

26.1.2016 32

13 1/4/ 2016-P&PW(F) Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission - Revision of disability pension of pre-2016 disability pensioners -

regarding clarification

11.11.2016 33

14 42/15/ 2016-P&PW(G) Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners/ family pensioners - Revised rate effective from 1.7.2016 on implementation of decision taken on recommendation of 7th Central Pay Commission

16.11.2016 34

29.11.2016 36 15 55/14/ 2014/P&PW(C)

Part-1 Processing of Pension cases mandatorily through Bhavishya (Online Pension Sanction & Payment Tracking System) w.e.f 01/01/2017 - reg

16 38/ 49/ 2016-P&PW(A) Revision of provisional pension sanctioned under Rule 69 of the CCS (Pension) Rule, 1972

30.11.2016 38

16.12.2016 39 17 42/15/2016-P&PW(G) Grant of Dearness Relief to Central

Government Employees who had drawn lump sum amount on absorption in a PSU/ Autonomous body and are in receipt of 1/3rd restored commuted portion of pension. -Revised rate effective from 1.7.2016

18 42/15/ 2016-P&PW(G) Grant of Dearness Relief to Pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension- Revised rate effective from 1.7.2016 on implementation of decision taken on recommendation of 7th Central Pay Commission

28.12.2016 41

19 3/3/ 2016-P&PW (F) Clarification regarding timely payment of GPF final payment to the retiring Government servant - regarding

16.01.2017 42

44 20 3/2/ 2017-P&PW (F)(i) Amendment to the provisions of General

Provident Fund (Central Service)Rules 1960- liberalization of provisions for drawal of advance from the Fund by the subscribers -

07.03.2017

regarding 07.03.2017 46

21 3/2/2017 -P&PW (F)(ii) Amendment to the provisions of General Provident Fund (Central Service)Rule 1960-liberalization of provisions for withdrawals from the Fund by the subscribers - regarding

No. 38/37/08-P&PW (A) Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare

31d Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan Khan Market, New Delhi-110 003.

Dated the 06th April, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners - delinking of revised pension from qualifying service of 33 years.

The undersigned is directed to say that as per Para 4.2 of this Department's OM of even number dated 1.9.2008 relating to revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners w.e.f. 1.1.2006, the revised pension w.e.f. 1.1.2006, in no case, shall be lower than 50% of the sum of the minimum of pay in the pay band and the grade pay thereon corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale from which the pensioner had retired. A clarification was issued vide DoP&PW OM of even number dated 3.10.2008 that the pension calculated at 50% of the minimum of pay in the pay band plus grade pay would be calculated at the minimum of the pay in the pay band (irrespective of the pre-revised scale of pay) plus the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale.

2. Several petitions were filed in the Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi inter alia claiming that the revised pension of the pre-2006 pensioners should not be less than 50% of the minimum of the pay band + grade pay, corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale from which pensioner had retired, as arrived at with reference to the fitment tables annexed to Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure OM No. 1/1/2008-IC dated 30th August, 2008. Hon'ble CAT, Principal Bench, New Delhi vide its common order dated 1.11.2011 in OA No.655/2010 and three other connected OAs directed to re-fix the pension of all pre-2006 retirees w.e.f. 1.1.2006 based on the Resolution dated 29.8.2008 of the Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare and in the light of the observations of Hon'ble CAT in that order.

3. Orders were issued vide this Department's OM of even number dated 28.1.2013 for stepping up of pension of pre-2006 pensioners w.e.f. 24.9.2012 to 50% of the minimum of pay in the pay band and grade pay corresponding to pre-revised pay scale from which the pensioner retired. Para 5 of this OM provides that in case the consolidated pension/family pension calculated as per para 4.1 of O.M. No.38/37/ 08-P&PW (A) dated 1.9.2008 is higher than the pension/family pension calculated in the mariner indicated in the O.M. dated 28.1.2013, the same (higher consolidated pension/family pension) will continue to be treated as basic pension/family pension.

4. Subsequently, in compliance of the order dated 1.11.2011 of the Hon'ble CAT, Principal Bench in OA No. 655/2010, order dated 29.4.2013 of Hon'ble High Court of Delhi in WP (C) No. 1535/2012 and order dated 17.3.2015 of Hon'ble Supreme Court in SLP (C) No. 36148/2013,

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order were issued vide this Department's OM of even number dated 30.7.2015 that pension/family pension of all pre - 2006 pensioners/ family pensioners may be revised accordance with this Department's O.M. No.38/ 37/ 08-P&PW(A) dated 28.1.2013 with of

from 1.1.2006 instead of 24.9.2012.

5. In accordance with the order issued in implementation of the recommendation of the CPC, the pension of Government servants retired/retiring on or after 1.1.2006 has b delinked from qualifying service of 33 years. In OA No. 715/2012 filed by Shri. M.O. Inas

pre-2006 pensioner, Hon'ble CAT, Ernakulam Bench, vide its order dated 16.8.2013 directed the revised pension w.e.f. 1.1.2006 under para 4.2 of OM dated 1.9.2008 would not be redu based on the qualifying service of less than 33 years. The appeals filed by Departmen Revenue in the Hon'ble High Court of Kerala and in the Hon'ble Supreme Court have also I

dismissed. Similar orders have been passed by Hon'ble CAT/High Court in several other

also.

6. The matter has been examined in consultation with the Ministry of Finance (Departn of Expenditure). It has now been decided that the revised consolidated pension of pre-pensioners shall not be lower than 50% of the minimum of the pay in the Pay Band and grade pay (wherever applicable) corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale as per fitment t without pro-rata reduction of pension even if they had qualifying service of less than 33 yea the time of retirement. Accordingly, Para 5 of this Department's OM of even number d.

28.1.2013 would stand deleted. The arrears of revised pension would be payable with e

from 1.1.2006.

7. Ministry of Agriculture, etc. are requested to bring the contents of these orders tc notice of Controller of Accounts/Pay and Accounts Officers and Attached and Subordi

Offices under them for revising the pension of all those pre - 2006 pensioners who had rend less than 33 years of qualifying service at the time of retirement in the manner as indic above on top priority. Revised Pension Payment Orders in all these cases may also be if.

immediately.

8. All pension disbursing offices/banks are also advised to prominently display t orders on their notice boards for the benefit of pensioners.

9. This issues with the approval of Ministry of Finance, Deptt. of Expenditure vide Note No. 2(9)/ EV/2015, dated 15.3.2016.

10. Hindi version will follow.

(Seema G Deputy Secretary to the Government of 1

To

1. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India. (as per standard mailing list).

2. All SCOVA Members 3. All identified Pensioners Association Copy to (i) NIC Cell for uploading on the website of the Department.

(ii) AD (OL), DoPPW for Hindi Version

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F. No. 42/06/2016-P&PW(G) Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi - 110003

Date:llth April, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners - Revised rate effective from 1.1.2016.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM No. 42/10/2014-P&PW(G) dated 28th September,2015 on the subject mentioned above and to state that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Relief (DR) payable to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 119% to 125% w.e.f. 1st January, 2016.

2. These orders apply to (i) All Civilian Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners (ii) The Armed Forces Pensioners, Civilian Pensioners paid out of the Defence Service Estimates, (iii) All India Service Pensioners (iv) Railway Pensioners and (v) The Burma Civilian pensioners/family pensioners and pensioners/families of displaced Government pensioners from Pakistan, who are Indian Nationals but receiving pension on behalf of Government of Pakistan and are in receipt of ad-hoc ex-gratia allowance of Rs. 3500/- p.m. in terms of this Department's OM No. 23/1/97-P&PW(B) dated 23.2.1998 read with this Department's OM No. 23/3/2008-P&PW(B) dated 15.9.2008.

3. Central Government Employees who had drawn lump sum amount on absorption in a PSU/Autonomous body and have become eligible to restoration of 1/3rd commuted portion of pension as well as revision of the restored amount in terms of this Depai tment's OM No. 4/59/97-P&PW (D) dated 14.07.1998 will also be entitled to the payment of DR @ 125% w.e.f. 1.1.2016 on full pension i.e. the revised pension which the absorbed employee would have received on the date of restoration had he not drawn lump sum payment on absorption and Dearness Pension subject to fulfilment of the conditions laid down in para 5 of the O.M. dated 14.07.98. In this connection, instructions contained in this Department's OM No.4/29/99-P&PW (D) dated. 12.7.2000 refer.

4. Payment of DR involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.

5. Other provisions governing grant of DR in respect of employed family pensioners and re-employed Central Government Pensioners will be regulated in accordance with the provisions contained in this Department's OM No. 45/73/97-P&PW (G) dated 2.7.1999 as amended vide this Department's OM No. F.No. 38/88/2008-P&PW(G) dated 9th July, 2009. The provisions relating to regulation of DR where a pensioner is in receipt of more than one pension will remain unchanged.

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6. In the case of retired Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, necessary orders will be issued by the Department of Justice separately.

7. It will be the responsibility of the pension disbursing authorities, including the nationalized banks, etc. to calculate the quantum of DR payable in each individual case.

8. The offices of Accountant General and authorised Pension Disbursing Banks are requested to arrange payment of relief to pensioners etc. on the basis of these instructions without waiting for any further instructions from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Reserve Bank of India in view of letter No. 528-TA, 11/34-80-II dated 23/04/1981 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India addressed to all Accountant Generals and Reserve Bank of India Circular No. GANB No. 2958/GA-64 (CGL)/ 81 dated the 21st May, 1981 addressed to State Bank of India and its subsidiaries and all Nationalised Banks.

9. In their application to the pensioners/family pensioners belonging to Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue after consultation with the C&AG.

10. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their OM No. 1/1/ 2016-E.II(B) dated 07th April, 2016.


Sd/- (Charanjit Tanej a)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

To 1. All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India/Chief Secretaries and AGs of all

States/UTs. 2. Copy for information to Reserve Bank of India(RBI) and all authorized Pension Disbursing

Banks.

Please visit this Department's website httpl/pensionersportal.gov.in for the orders on pension matters including above orders.

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No.45/3/ 2008-P&PW (F) Government of India


3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110003.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM Dated the 29th April, 2016.

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Subject: Special benefit in cases of death and disability in service - Revision of Disability Pension/Family pension of Pre-2006 disability pensioners/ Family Pensioners - regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that the pension of pensioners/family pensioners who were drawing pension/family pension as on 1.1.2006 under the CCS(EOP) Rules was to be revised in accordance with Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare OM No.38/37/2008-P&P&W(A) dated 1.9.2008. Accordingly, instructions were issued vide this Department OM of even number dated 30th September, 2010 for extension of benefits of modified parity to past pensioners for revision of disability pension/family pension covered under CCS(EOP) Rules.

2. Orders were issued vide this Department's OM No.38/37/ 2008-P&PW(A) dated 28th January, 2013 for further stepping up of normal pension/family pension to 50%/30% of the sum of minimum pay in the pay band and grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scales from which the pensioner had retired, as arrived at with reference to the fitment table annexed to the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure OM No.1/1/ 2008-IC dated 30th August 2008. It was decided to extend this benefit to pre-2006 disability pensioner/family pensioner covered under the Central Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules vide this Department's OM of even number dated 20.11.2014.

3. Orders have been issued vide this Department's OM No.38/37/2008-P&PW(A) dated 30.7.2015 to revise the pension/family pension of all pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners in accordance with this Department's OM No.38/37/2008-P&PW(A) dated 28.1.2013 with effect from 1.1.2006 instead of 24.09.2012. Accordingly, it has been decided that the benefit of revision of disability pension/extra-ordinary family pension in terms of this Department's OM of even number dated 20.11.2014 would also be applicable w.e.f. 01.01.2006 instead of 24.09.2012.

4. All other terms and conditions in the O.M. dated 3.2. 2000, as amended vide O.M. No.45/3/ 2008-P&PW (F) dated 18.11. 2008, 30.09.2010 and 20.11.2014 shall remain unchanged.

5. This issues with the concurrence of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, vide their I.D Note No.1(5)/EV/2012, dated 23.02.2016.

6. All Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the contents of these orders to the notice of Controller of Accounts/Pay and Accounts Officers and Attached and subordinate

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Offices under them on a top priority basis. All pension disbursing officers are also advised to prominently display these orders on their notice boards for the benefits of disability

pensioners/ family pensioners.


Sd/ (Sujasha Choudhury

Deputy Secretarj Tele: 2463597'

To

All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India as per standard distribution list.

Copy to President's Secretariat, Vice President's Secretariat, Prime Minister's Office, Cabins Secretariat, Supreme Court of India, C&AG, UPSC, etc. as per standard endorsement list.

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ep F. No. 42/06/2016-P&PW(G)

Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions



Date: 3rd May, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Grant of Dearness Relief to CPF beneficiaries in receipt of ex-gratia payment w.e.f 01.01.2016.

In continuation of this Department's OM No. 42/10/2014-P&PW(G) dated 28th Oct, 2015, the President is pleased to grant the Dearness Relief at the rate of 5th CPC w.e.f. 1.1.2016 to the following :

(i) The surviving CPF beneficiaries who have retired from service between the period 18.11.1960 to 31.12.1985 and are in receipt of ex-gratia Rs.600/-p.m. w.e.f. 01.11.1997 under this Department's OM No. 45/52/ 97-P&PW(E) dated 16.12.1997 & revised to Rs.3000, Rs.1000, Rs.750 & Rs.650 for Group A, B, C & D respectively w.e.f 4th June,2013 vide OM No. 1/10/2012-P&PW(E) dtd. 27th June, 2013 are entitled to Dearness Relief @ 245% w.e.f. 01.01.2016.

(ii) The following categories of CPF beneficiaries who are in receipt of ex-gratia payment in terms of this Department's OM No. 45/52/97-P&PW(E) dated 16.12.1997 are entitled to DR @237 % w.e.f. 01.01.2016.

(a) The widows and dependent children of the deceased CPF beneficiary who had retired from service prior to 1.1.1986 or who had died while in service prior to 1.1.1986 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs. 605/- p.m. & revised to Rs 645/- p.m with effect from 04th June, 2013 vide OM No. 1/10/2012-P&PW(E) dated 27th June,2013.

(b) Central Government employees who had retired on CPF benefits before 18.11.1960 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs. 654/-, Rs. 659/-, Rs. 703/- and Rs. 965/-.

2. Payment of DR involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee. In their application to the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue in consultation with the C&AG.

3. This issues as per Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their OM No 1(4)/EV/2004 dated 25.05.2015 and OM No.1(3)/2008-E.II(B) dated 22.04.2016.

4. Hindi version will follow. Sd/-

( Charanjit Taneja) Under Secretary to the Government of India

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To

1 All Ministries /Departments of the Government of India, C&AG of India.

2 Copy for information to Reserve Bank of India(RBI) and all authorized Pension

Disbursing Banks.

Please visit this Department's website s °rtal• "'in for the orders on pensia

matters including above orders.

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(TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA (EXTRAORDINARY), PART I, SECTION 1)

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

(Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare)

RESOLUTION New Delhi, the 4th August, 2016

No.38/37/ 2016-P&PW (A) - The Terms of Reference of the Seventh Central Pay Commission as contained in Ministry of Finance (Depai Lucent of Expenditure) Resolution No.1/1/2013-E.III (A) dated 28.2.2014 included the following:

"To examine the principles which should govern the structure of pension and other retirement benefits, including revision of pension in the case of employees who have retired prior to the date of effect of these recommendations, keeping in view that retirement benefits of all Central Government employees appointed on and after 01.01.2004 are covered by the New Pension Scheme (NPS)."

2. The Commission, on 19th November, 2015, submitted its report to the Government on Terms of Reference as contained in aforementioned Resolution dated 28.02.2014. Government, after consideration, has decided to accept the recommendations of the Commission on pensionary benefits to the Central Government civil employees, including employees of the Union Territories and Members of All India Services subject to certain modifications, as specified hereinafter.

3. Detailed recommendations of the Commission relating to pensionary benefits and the decisions taken thereon by the Government are listed in the statement annexed to this Resolution.

4. The revised provisions regarding pensionary benefits, which have been accepted as indicated in the Annexure, will be effective from 01.01.2016.

Scl/- (Vandana Sharma)

Joint Secretary to the Govt. of India

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Annexure

Statement showing the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission relating to principles which should govern the structure of pension and other terminal benefits and the decisions of the Government thereon.

Item No.

Recommendation Decision of Government

1. Fixed Medical Allowances To be examined by a Committee comprising Finance Secretary and Secretary (Expenditure) as Chaii•man and Secretaries of Home Affairs, Defence, Posts, Health & Family Welfare,

The Commission notes that this allowance was enhanced from Rs.300/- p.m. to Rs.500/- p.m. from 19.11.2014. As such, further enhancement of this allowance is not recommended.

(Para 8.17.52 of the Report) Personnel & Training and Chairman, Railway Board as Members. Till a final decision is taken based on the recommendations of the Committee, Fixed Medical Allowance shall be paid at existing rates.

2. Constant Attendance Allowance. To be examined by a Committee comprising Finance Secretary and Secretary (Expenditure) as Chairman and Secretaries of Home Affairs, Defence, Posts, Health & Family Welfare, Personnel & Training and Chairman, Railway Board as Members. Till a final decision is taken based on the recommendations of the Committee, Constant Attendant Allowance shall be paid at existing rates.

The allowance may be increased by a factor of 1.5 i.e. to Rs. 6750/- per month. The allowance needs further increase by 25% each time DA rises by 50% .

(Para 8.17.29 of the Report)

3. General Provident Fund Accepted Status quo may be maintained in this respect.

(Para 9.4.4 of the Report) 4. Rates of Pension & Family Pension Accepted

The Commission does not recommend any further increase in the rate of Pension and Family Pension from the existing levels.

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5. Quantum of Minimum Pension Accepted The recommendations of the Commission in relation to pay of a personnel will lead to a significant increase in the minimum from the existing Rs.7,000 per month to Rs.18,000 per month. This, based on computation of pension, will raise minimum pension from the existing Rs.3500 to Rs.9,000. The minimum pension based on the recommendations of the Commission will increase by 2.57 times over the existing level.


6. Rate of Additional Pension and Family Pension to the Accepted older pensioners. The Commission is of the view that the existing rates of additional pension and additional family pension are appropriate.

(Para 10.1.30 of the Report) 7. Time Period for enhanced family pension. Accepted

The Commission notes that the recommendation with regard to period of eligibility of the enhanced family pension of 10 years in case of death of a serving employee was made based on the recommendations of VIth CPC Report. No further change is being recommended by the Commission.

(Para 10.1.33 of the Report) 8. Gratuity ceiling and its indexation. Accepted

The Commission recommends enhancement in the ceiling of gratuity from the existing Rs.10 lakh to Rs.20 lakh from 01.01.2016. The Commission further recommends the ceiling on gratuity may increase by 25% whenever DA rises by 50%.


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9. Accepted Rationalization of death gratuity The Commission, after examination of the matter, recommends the following rates for payment of death

gratuity: _ Length of Service Rate of Death Gratuity

Less than One year 2 times of monthly

emoluments

One Year or more but less

than 5 years

6 times of monthly emoluments

5 years or more but less

than 11 years


11 years or more but less

than 20 years


20 years or more Half month of

emoluments for every completed six monthly

period of qualifying

service subject to a

maximum of 33 times of emoluments.

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Para 10.1.41 of the Report)

Commutation of Pension commuted pension

Accepted and restoration of

The Commission does not recommend any change

either in the maximum percentage of commutation or

in the period of restoration.


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Both the options recommended by the 7th Central Pay Commission as regards pension revision be accepted subject to feasibility of the implementation. Revision of pension using the second option based on fitment factor of 2.57 be implemented immediately. The first option may be made applicable if its implementation is found feasible after examination by the Committee comprising Secretary (Pension) as Chairman and Member (Staff). Railway Board, Member (Staff), Department of Posts, Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser, Ministry of Home Affairs and Controller General of Accounts as Members

Revision of Pension of pre 7th CPC retirees The Commission recommends the following pension formulation for civil employees including CAPF personnel who have retired before 01.01.2016

(i) All the Civilian personnel including CAPF who retired prior to 01.01.2016 (expected date of implementation of the Seventh CPC recommendations ) shall first be fixed in the Pay Matrix being recommended by this Commission, on the basis of the Pay Band and Grade Pay at which they retired, at the minimum of the corresponding level in the matrix. This amount shall be raised, to arrive at the notional pay of the retiree, by adding the number of increments he / she had earned in that level while in service, at the rate of three percent. Fifty percent of the total amount so arrived at shall be the revised pension.

(ii) The second calculation to be carried out is as follows. The pension, as had been fixed at the time of implementation of the VI CPC recommendations, shall be multiplied by 2.57 to arrive at an alternate value for the revised pension.

(iii) Pensioners may be given the option of choosing whichever formulation is beneficial to them. It is recognized that the fixation of pension as per formulation in (i) above may take a little time since the records of each pensioner will have to be checked to ascertain the number of increments earned in the retiring level. It is therefore recommended that in the first instance the revised pension may be calculated as at (ii) above and the same may, be paid as an interim measure. In the event calculation as per (i) above yields a higher amount the difference may be paid subsequently.(Para 10.1.67 and Para 10.1.68 of the Report)

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for for civil next of

The commission recommends a Common regime payment of ex-gratia lump-sum compensation and defence forces personnel, payable to the Kin at the following rates:

Circumstances Existing Proposed Death occurring due to accidents in course of performance of duties

10 lakh 25 lakh

Death in the course of performance of duties attributed to acts of violence by terrorists, anti social elements etc.

10 lakh 25 lakh

Death occurring in border skirmishes and action against militants, terrorists, extremists, sea pirates

15 lakh 35 lakh

Death occurring while on duty in the specified high altitude, unaccessible border posts, on account of natural disasters, extreme weather conditions

15 lakh 35 lakh

Death occurring during enemy action in war or such war like engagements, which are specifically notified by Ministry of Defence and death occurring during evacuation of Indian Nationals from a war-torn zone in foreign country

20 lakh 45 lakh

(Para 10.2.77)

Accepted

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F. No 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) (i) Government of India


Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-110003 Dated the 4th August, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendation of the Seventh Central Pay Commission - Revision of provisions regulating pension/gratuity/ commutation of pension/family pension/disability pension/ex-gratia lump-sum compensation, etc.

The undersigned is directed to state that in pursuance of Government's decision on the recommendation of the Seventh Central Pay Commission, the President is pleased to introduce the following modifications in the rules regulating pension, Retirement/Death/Service Gratuity, Family Pension, disability pension, ex-gratia lump-sum compensation, etc. under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 and Commutation of Pension under CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1981, CCS (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1939, etc.

2. These orders apply to Central Government Employees governed by the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972. Separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Railways and the MS Division of the DOPT in respect of Armed Forces personnel, Railway employees and the officers of All India Services respectively on the basis of these orders.

DATE OF EFFECT

3.1 The revised provisions as per these orders shall apply to Government servants who retire/die in harness on or after 1.1.2016. Separate order have been issued in respect of employees who retired/died before 1.1.2016.

3.2 Where pension/family pension/Gratuity/Commutation of pension, etc has already been sanctioned in cases occurring on or after 1.1.2016, the same shall be revised in terms of these orders. In cases where pension has been finally sanctioned on the pre-revised orders and if it happens to be more beneficial than the pension becoming due under these orders, the pension already sanctioned shall not be revised to the disadvantage of the pensioner in view of Rule 70 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972.

EMOLUMENTS

4.1 The term 'Emoluments' for purposes of calculating various pensionary benefits other than various kinds of Gratuity shall have the same meaning as in Rule 33 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972.

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4.2 Basic pay in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed level in the Pay Matrix with effect from 01.01.2016 but does not include any other type of pay like special

pay, etc.

4.3 In the case of all kinds of gratuity, dearness allowance admissible on the date of retirement/death shall continue to be treated as emoluments along with the emoluments as defined in Paragraph 4.1 above.

PENSION

5.1 Subject to para 5.2, there shall be no change in the provisions regulating the amount of pension as contained in Rule 49 of the CCS(Pension) Rules.

5.2 The amount of pension shall be subject to a minimum of Rs.9000/- and the maximum pension would be 50% of highest pay in the Government (The highest pay in the Govt. is Rs 2,50,000 with effect from 1.1.2016). The provisions of sub-rule (2) of Rule 49 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 shall stand modified to this extent.

5.3 The quantum of additional pension/family pension available to the old pensioners/ family pensioners shall continue to be as follows:-

Age of pensioner/family pensioner From 80 years to less than 85 years From 85 years to less than 90 years From 90 years to less than 95 years From 95 years to less than 100 years 100 years or more

Additional quantum of pension 20% of revised basic pension/ family pension 30% of revised basic pension / family pension 40% of revised basic pension / family pension 50% of revised basic pension / family pension 100% of revised basic pension / family pension

The Pension Sanctioning Authorities should ensure that the date of birth and the age of a pensioner is invariably indicated in the pension payment order to facilitate payment of additional pension by the Pension Disbursing Authority as soon as it becomes due. The amount of additional pension will be shown distinctly in the pension payment order. For example, in case where a pensioner is more than 80 years of age and his pension is Rs.10,000 pm, the pension will be shown as (i) Basic pension=Rs.10,000 and (ii) Additional pension = Rs.2,000 pm. The pension on his attaining the age of 85 years will be shown as (i).Basic Pension = Rs.10,000 and (ii) additional pension = Rs.3,000 pm.

Retirement/ Death Gratuity

6.1 The rates for payment of death gratuity shall be revised as under:

Length of qualifying service Rate of Death Gratuity

Less than One year 2 times of monthly emoluments

One Year or more but less than 5 years 6 times of monthly emoluments

5 or more but less than 11 years years 12 times of monthly emoluments

11 or more but less than 20 years years 20 times of monthly emoluments

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20 years or more Half month's emoluments for every completed six monthly period of qualifying service subject to a maximum of 33 times of emoluments.

Accordingly, Rule 50(1)(b) of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 shall stand modified to this extent.

6.2 The maximum limit of Retirement gratuity and death gratuity shall be Rs. 20 lakh. The ceiling on gratuity will increase by 25% whenever the dearness allowance rises by 50% of the basic pay. Accordingly, first proviso under Rule 50(1)(b) of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 shall stand modified to this extent.

FAMILY PENSION 1964

7.1 Family pension shall be calculated at a uniform rate of 30% of basic pay in the revised pay structure and shall be subject to a minimum of Rs.9000/ -p.m. and maximum of 30% of the highest pay in the Government. Rule 54(2) relating to Family Pension, 1964 under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 shall stand modified to this extent.

7.2 The amount of enhanced family pension shall be 50% of basic pay in the revised pay structure and shall be subject to a minimum of Rs.9000/-p.m. and maximum of 50% of the highest pay in the Government. (The highest pay in the Govt. is Rs. 2,50,000 with effect from 1.1.2016).

7.3 There will be no other change in the provisions regulating family pension, enhanced family pension and additional family pension to old family pensioners.

COMMUTATION OF PENSION

8.1 There will be no change in the provisions relating to commutation values, the limit upto which the pension can be commuted or the period after which the commuted pension is to be restored.

9.1 The pension/family pension under para 5 and 7 above shall qualify for dearness relief sanctioned from time to time, in accordance with the relevant rules/instructions.

FIXED MEDICAL ALLOWANCE

10.1 Fixed Medical Allowance to the pensioners who are residing in non-CGHS areas and are not availing OPD facility of CGHS shall continue to be paid at the existing rate till a final decision is taken on the basis of recommendations of the Committee constituted for the purpose.

CONSTANT ATTENDANT ALLOWANCE

11.1 The amount of Constant Attendant Allowance to pensioners who retired on disability pension with100% disability under the CCS (Extraordinary) Pension Rules, 1939, (where the individual is completely dependent on somebody else for day to day functions) shall continue to be paid at the existing rate till a final decision is taken on the basis of recommendations of the Committee constituted for the purpose.

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Amount 25 lakh 25 lakh

35 lakh

35 lakh

45 lakh

EX GRATIA LUMPSUM COMPENSATION

12.1 The amount of ex gratia lump sum compensation available to the families of Central Government Civilian employees, who die in the performance of their

bona fide official duties under various circumstances shall be revised as under:

Death occurrin• due to accidents in course of erformance of duties Death in the course of performance of duties attributed to acts of violence b terrorists, anti social elements etc. Death occurring in border skirmishes and action against militants, terrorists, extremists, sea irates

Death occurring while on duty in the specified high altitude, unaccessible border posts, etc. on account of natural disasters, extreme weather conditions

Death occurring during enemy action in war or such war like engagements, which are specifically notified by Ministry of Defence and death occurring during evacuation of Indian Nationals from a war-torn zone in foreign coup.

13.1. Formal amendments to CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 and CCS (Extraordinary) Pension

Rules, 1939 in terms of the decisions contained in this order will be issued in due course. Provisions of the CCS (Pension) Rules 1972, CCS (Extraordinary) Pension Rules, 1939, and CCS(Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1981 which are not specifically modified by these orders, will remain unchanged.

14.1. These orders issue with concurrence of the Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure vide their U.O. No. 30-1/33(c)/ 2016-IC dated 03.08.2016

15.1. In their application to the employees of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department,

these orders issue in consultation with Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

16. Ministry of Agriculture etc. are requested to bring the contents of these orders to

the notice of Controller of Accounts/Pay and Accounts Officers and Attached and Subordinate Offices under them on a top priority basis.

Sd/- (Vandana Sharma)

Joint Secretary to the Government of India To

1. All Ministries/ Departments of Government of India 2.

Principal Director, Office of Comptroller & Auditor General of India, New Delhi 3. Contorller General of Accounts, New Delhi 4. CCA, Central Pension Accounting Office, New Delhi.

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F.No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A)(ii) Government of India


Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-110003 Dated the 4th August, 2016.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Implementation of Government's decisions on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission - Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners etc.

The undersigned is directed to say that in pursuance of Government's decision on the recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission, sanction of the President is hereby accorded to the regulation, with effect from 01.01.2016, of pension/ family pension of all the pre-2016 pensioners/ family pensioners in the manner indicated in the succeeding paragraphs. Separate orders are being issued in respect of employees who retired/ died on or after 01.01.2016.

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2.1 These orders shall apply to all pensioners/family pensioners who were drawing pension/family pension before 1.1.2016 under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, Central Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules and the corresponding rules applicable to Railway pensioners and pensioners of All India Services, including officers of the Indian Civil Service retired from service on or after 1.1.1973. A pensioner/family pensioner who became entitled to pension/family pension with effect from 01.01.2016 consequent on retirement/death of Government servant on 31.12.2015, would also be covered by these orders.

2.2 Separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence in regard to Armed Forces pensioners/family pensioners.

2.3 These orders also do not apply to retired High Court and Supreme Court Judges and other Constitutional/Statutory Authorities whose pension etc. is governed by separate rules/orders.

3. In these orders : a. 'Existing pensioner' or 'Existing Family pensioner' means a pensioner/family pensioner

to whom these orders are applicable in terms of para 2.1 above.

b. 'Existing pension or 'Existing Family Pension means the basic pension (inclusive of commuted portion, if any) or basic family pension, as had been fixed at the time of implementation of 6th CPC recommendations, which an existing pensioner or family pensioner was entitled to.

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4.1 For existing pensioners, who have retired before 01.01.2016, the revised pension/family pension with effect from 01.01.2016 shall be determined by multiplying the pension/family pension, as had been fixed at the time of implementation of 6th Central Pay Commission (CPC) recommendations, by 2.57. The amount of revised pension/family pension so arrived at shall be rounded off to next higher rupee.

Illustration:

Case I

Pensioner 'A' retired at last pay drawn of Rs. 79,000 on 31st May, 2015 under the 6th CPC regime in the scale of Rs. 67000-79000:

Amount in Rs.

1. Basic Pension fixed in 6th CPC 39500

2. Revised Pension fixed under 7th CPC (using a multiple of 2.57) 101515

Case II

Pensioner 'B' retired at last pay drawn of Rs. 4,000 on 31st January, 1989 under the 4th CPC regime in the pay scale of Rs. 3000-100-3500-125-4500:

Amount in Rs.

1. Basic Pension fixed in 4th CPC 1940

2. Basic Pension as revised in 6th CPC 12600

3. Revised Pension fixed under 7th CPC (using a multiple of 2.57) 32,382

4.2 For this purpose, the existing pension/family pension will be the basic pension/family pension only without the element of additional pension available to the old pensioners/family pensioners of the age of 80 years and above. The additional pension/family pension payable to the old pensioners/family pensioners will be worked out in accordance with para 4.5 of this O.M.

4.3 Since the consolidated pension will be inclusive of commuted portion of pension, if any, the commuted portion will be deducted from the said amount while making monthly disbursements.

4.4 The minimum pension with effect from 01.01.2016 will be Rs. 9000/- per month (excluding the element of additional pension to old pensioners). The upper ceiling on pension/family pension will be 50% and 30% respectively of the highest pay in the Government (The highest pay in the Government is Rs. 2,50,000 with effect from 01.01.2016).

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4.5 The quantum of pension/family pension available to the old pensioners/ family pensioners shall continue to be as follows:-

Age of pensioner/family pensioner Additional quantum of pension From 80 years to less than 85 years 20% of revised basic pension/ family pension From 85 years to less than 90 years 30% of revised basic pension / family pension From 90 years to less than 95 years 40% of revised basic pension / family pension From 95 years to less than 100 years 50% of revised basic pension / family pension 100 years or more 100% of revised basic pension / family pension

The amount of additional pension will be shown distinctly in the pension payment order. For example, in case where a pensioner is more than 80 years of age and his/her revised pension in terms para 4.1 above is Rs.10,000 pm, the pension will be shown as (i).Basic pension=Rs.10,000 and (ii) Additional pension = Rs.2,000 pm. The pension on his/her attaining the age of 85 years will be shown as (i).Basic Pension = Rs.10,000 and (ii) additional pension = Rs.3,000 pm.

Dearness relief will be admissible on the additional pension available to the old pensioners also.

4.6 The revised pension/family pension arrived at as per paragraph 4.1 includes dearness relief sanctioned from 1.1.2016.

5. Where the revised pension/family pension in terms of paragraph 4.1 above works out to an amount less than Rs. 9000/-, the same shall be stepped up to Rs. 9000/-. This will be regarded as pension/family pension with effect from 1.1.2016.

6. The existing instructions regarding regulation of dearness relief to employed/re-employed pensioners/family pensioners, as contained in Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare O.M. No. 45/ 73/ 97-P&PW(G) dated 02.07.1999, as amended from time to time, shall continue to apply.

7. The cases of Central Government employees who have been permanently absorbed in public sector undertakings/autonomous bodies will be regulated as follows:-

(a) PENSION

Where the Government servants on permanent absorption in public sector undertakings/ autonomous bodies continue to draw pension separately from the Government, the pension of such absorbees will be updated in terms of these orders. In cases where the Government servants have drawn one time lump sum terminal benefits equal to 100% of their pensions and have become entitled to the restoration of one-third commuted portion of pension as per the instructions issued by this Department from time to time, their cases will not be covered by these orders. Orders for regulating pension of such pensioners will be issued separately.

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(b) FAMILY PENSION

In cases where, on permanent absorption in public sector undertakings/autonomous bodies, the terms of absorption and/or the rules permit grant of family pension under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 or the corresponding rules applicable to Railway employees/members of All India Services, the family pension being drawn by family pensioners will be updated in

accordance with these orders.

8. The matter regarding Constant Attendant Allowance admissible to the existing

pensioners shall be examined by a Committee comprising Finance Secretary and Secretary (Expenditure) as Chairman and Secretaries of Home Affairs, Defence, Posts, Health & Family Welfare, Personnel & Training and Chairman, Railway Board as Members. Till a final decision is taken based on the recommendations of the Committee, Constant Attendant Allowance shall

be paid at existing rates.

9. All Pension Disbursing Authorities including Public Sector Banks handling

disbursement of pension to the Central Government pensioners are hereby authorised to pay pension/ family pension to existing pensioners/ family pensioners at the revised rates in terms of para 4.1 and 5 above without any further authorisation from the concerned Accounts Officers/Head of Office etc. Wherever the age of pensioner/ family pensioner is available on the pension payment order, the additional pension/ family pension in terms of para 4.4. above may also be paid by the pension disbursing authorities immediately without any further authorisation from the concerned Account Officer/ Head of Office, etc. A suitable entry regarding the revised pension shall be recorded by the pension Disbursing Authorities in both

halves of the Pension Payment Order.

10 The pension/ family pension as worked out in accordance with provisions of Para 4.1.

and 5 above shall be treated as 'Basic Pension' with effect from 01.01.2016. The revised pension/ family pension includes dearness relief sanctioned from 1.1.2016 and shall qualify for

grant of Dearness Relief sanctioned thereafter.

11. Further orders in regard to revision of pension based on the recommendations of the

Committee to be constituted in terms of the Government's decision on Item No. 11 of this Department's Resolution No. 38/37/ 2016-P&PW (A) dated 4th August, 2016, will be issued in

due course.

12. After a decision as in para 11 above is taken by the Government and orders are issued in

this regard, the Head of the Department of the Ministry, Department, Office, etc. from which the government servant had retired or where he was working prior to his demise will revise the pension/family pension of all pensioners/ family pensioners with effect from 1st January 2016 in accordance with those orders and issue revised Pension Payment Order (PPOs) accordingly.

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13. It is considered desirable that the benefit of these orders should reach the pensioners as expeditiously as possible. To achieve this objective it is desired that all Pension Disbursing Authorities should ensure that the revised pension and the arrears due to the pensioners in terms of para 4.1. and para 5 above is paid to the pensioners or credited to their account by 31st August, 2016 or before positively.

14. In their application to the persons belonging to Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

15. Ministry of Agriculture etc. are requested to bring the contents of these Orders to the notice of Controller of Accounts/Pay and Accounts Officers and Attached and subordinate Offices under them on a top priority basis. All pension disbursing offices are also advised to prominently display these orders on their notice boards for the benefit of pensioners.


Sd/- (Vandana Sharma)

Joint Secretary to the Government of India

To

All Ministries/ Departments of Government of India

Copy to : As per mailing list -Central Pension Accounting Office, New Delhi -CMDs of All Pension Disbursing Banks

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No.4/38/2008-P&PW (D) Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare)

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan New Delhi-110 003.

Dated the 4th August, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Restoration of 1/3th commuted portion of pension in respect of Government servants who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption in Central Public Sector Undertakings/Central Autonomous Bodies -Stepping up of notional full pension w.e.f. 1.01.2006 for the purpose of Dearness relief and additional pension for old

pensioners.

Orders for revision of 1/3th restored pension of absorbees, who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption, were issued vide this Department O.M. of even number dated 15.9.2008

as amended/ modified vide OM No. 4/30/2010-P&PW(D) dated 11.07.2013. As per these

memorandums, the full pension of the absorbees was notionally revised w.e.f. 1.1.2006 in accordance with the instructions contained in this Department O.M. No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 1.9.2008. The payment of DR and additional pension to old pensioners is regulated on the

basis of the notional full pension.

2. Instructions were issued vide this Department's OM No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 28.1.2013 for stepping up of the pension of pre-2006 pensioners w.e.f. 24.9.2012. Accordingly, the notional full pension of the absorbee pensioners was also stepped up w.e.f 24.09.2012 in accordance with the instructions contained in the aforesaid OM dated 28.1.2013 vide this

Department's OM of even number dated 03.04.2013.

3. Instructions were issued vide this. Department's OM No 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 30.07.2015 for revision of pension/ family pension of all pre-2006 pensioners/ family pensioners in accordance with this Department's OM dated 28.01.2013 with effect from 1.01.2006 instead of 24.09.2012. Accordingly, the notional full pension of absorbee pensioners was also revised in accordance with the instructions contained in aforesaid OM dated 30.07.2015 w.e.f. 1.01.2006 instead of 24.09.2012 for purpose of payment of dearness relief and additional pension for old

pensioners vide this Department's OM of even no. Dated 17.02.2016.

4. Instructions have now been issued vide this Department's OM No. 38/37/08 P&PW(A) dated 6.04.2016 that the revised consolidated pension of pre-2006 pensioners shall not be lower than 50% of the minimum of the pay in the Pay Band and the grade pay (wherever applicable) corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale as per fitment table without pro-rata reduction of pension even if they had qualifying service of less than 33 years at the time of retirement. Accordingly, the notional full pension of absorbee pensioners would also be revised in accordance with the instructions contained in aforesaid OM dated 6.04.2016 w.e.f. 1.01.2006 and

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dearness relief and additional pension for old pensioners would be admissible on such notional revised full pension. There will, however, be no change in the actual 1/3rd restored pension determined in accordance with the OM dated 15.09.2008 read with OM dated 11.07.2013.

5. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their I.D. No. 1(5)/E.V/ 2012 dated 4.07.2016.

Sd/- ((Harjit Singh)

Director

To #24624752

All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India

(As per mailing list)

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No.45/3/ 2008-P&PW (F) Government of India


3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,

Khan Market, New Delhi-110003.

Dated the 8th August 2016.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Special benefit in cases of death and disability in service - Revision of

Family pension of Pre-2006 disability pensioners/ Family Disability Pension/ Pensioners - regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that the pension of pensioners/ family pensioners

who were drawing pension/ family pension as on 1.1.2006 under the CCS(EOP) Rules were revised in accordance with Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare OM No.38/ 37/ 2008-

P&P&W(A) dated 1.9.2008. Instructions were issued vie this epartment O of even number

dated 30th September, 2010 for extension of benefits ofmodifi

Ded parity to past pensioners for

revision of disability pension/ family pension covered under CCS(EOP) Rules.

2. Subsequently, orders were issued vide this Department's OM No.38/37/ 2008-P&PW(A)

dated 28. 01. 2013 and 30.7.2015 for further stepping up of normal pension/ family pension to

50% / 30% of the sum of minimum pay in the pay band and grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scales from which the pensioner had retired, as arrived at with reference to the

fitment table annexed to the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure OM No.1/1/ 2008

revised

dated 30th August 2008 with effect from 01.01.2006. These benefits were also extended to pre-

2006 disability pensioner/ family pensioner covered under the Central Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules vide this Department's OM of even number dated 20.112014 and 29th April 2016 respectively. As per para III(a), IV(a) and para V(a) of this Department's OM of even number dated 20th November 2014, the service element of disability pension of pre-2000

disability pensioners was linked to qualifying service for earning full pension.

3. In the case of pre-2006 pensioners receiving pension under CCS(Pension)Rules, 1972,

orders have been issued vide this Department's OM NO. 38/ 37/ 2008-P&PW(A) dated 6.4.2016 that the revised consolidated pension of pre-2006 pensioners shall not be lower than 50% of the minimum of the pay in the Pay Band and the grade pay (wherever applicable) corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale as per the fitment table without pro-rata reduction of pension even if

they had qualifying service of less than 33 years at the time of retirement.

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4. This provision would be equally applicable for computing service element of revised disability pension being drawn by the pre-2006 disability pensioners. Accordingly, the provision linking the service element of disability pension under para III(a),IV(a) and V(a) of this Department's OM of even number dated 20th November 2014 stands deleted. The arrears of revised disability pension would be payable with effect from 1.1.2006.

5. All Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the contents of these orders to the notice of Controller of Accounts/Pay and Accounts Officers and Attached and Subordinate Offices under them for revising the pension of all those pre-2006 disability pensioners who had rendered less than 33 years of qualifying service at the time of retirement/boarding out in the manner as indicated above on top priority. Revised Pension Payment Orders (PPOs) in all these cases may also be issued immediately.

6. All other terms and conditions in the O.M. No.45/ 22/97-P&PW(F) dated 3.2. 2000 and O.M. No.45/3/2008-P&PW (F) dated 30.09.2010, 20.11.2014 and 29.4.2016 shall remain unchanged.

7. This issues with the concurrence of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, vide their I.D. Note No.1(5)/EV/2012, dated 05.07.2016.


Sd/-(Sujasha Choudhury)

Director Tele: 24635979

To

All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India as per standard distribution list.

Copy to President's Secretariat, Vice President's Secretariat, Prime Minister's Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Supreme Court of India, C&AG, UPSC, etc. as per standard endorsement list.

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No.7/5/ 2012-P&PW(F)/B Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare

Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market,

New Delhi - 110 003, Dated the 26th August, 2016.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM.

Subject : Extension of benefits of 'Retirement Gratuity and Death Gratuity' to the Central Government employees covered by new Defined Contribution Pension System

(National Pension System) - regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that the pension of the Government servants

appointed on or after 1.1.2004 is regulated by the new Defined Contribution Pension System (known as National Pension System), notified by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) vide their 0.M No. 5/ 7/ 2003-ECB & PR dated 22.12.2003. Orders were issued for payment of gratuity on provisional basis in respect of employees covered under National Pension System on their retirement from Government service on invalidation or death in

service, vide this Department's OM No. 38/41/ 2006-P&PW(A) dated 5.5.2009.

2. The issue of grant of gratuity in respect of government employees covered by the National Pension System has been under consideration of the Government. It has been decided that the government employees covered by National Pension System shall be eligible for

benefit of 'Retirement gratuity and Death gratuity' on the same terms and conditions, as are

applicable to employees covered by Central Civil Service (Pension) Rule,1972.

3. These orders issue with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of

Expenditure, vide their I.D. Note No. 1(4)/EV/ 2006-II dated 29.07.2016.

4. In their application to the persons belonging to the Indian Audit and Accounts

Department, these orders issue after consultation with Comptroller and Auditor General of

India.

5. These orders will be applicable to those Central Civil Government employees who joined Government service on or after 1.1.2004 and are covered by National Pension System and

will take effect from the same date i.e. 1.1.2004.

Sd/ (Harjit Singh)

Director (Pension Policy;

To

All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India.

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No.7/5/2012-P&PW(F)/B

dated 26th August,2016 Copy to:-

1. President's Secretariat 2. Vice President's Secretariat 3. Prime Minister's Office 4. Lok Sabha Secretariat 5. Rajya Sabha Secretariat 6. Cabinet Secretariat 7. Secretary, UPSC, New Delhi 8. Supreme Court of India 9. Election Commission 10. Planning Commission 11. Comptroller and Auditor General of India 12. Accountants General of All States 13. Director of Audit, Central, Madhu Industrial Estate, PB Marg, Mumbai 14. Director of Audit (Central) Calcutta 15. Director of Audit, Central Revenue, New Delhi 16. Director of Audit, Central, Mumbai 17. Director of Audit, Scientific and Commercial Deptt., Mumbai 18. Director of Audit Commerce, Works and Miscellaneous, New Delhi 19. Controller General of Accounts 20. Directorate of Accounts, PM Section, Panaji, Goa 21. Controller of Accounts, Delhi Administration, Vikas Bhavan, New Delhi 22. Controller General of Defence Accounts 23. Controller of Defence Accounts (Pension) Allahabad 24. Controller of Defence Accounts (Navy) Mumbai 25. Controller of Defence Accounts (Air Force) New Delhi 26. Dy. Controller of Defence Accounts (PD) New Delhi 27. Finance Secretaries of all States and UTs 28. Chief Secretaries of all States and UTs 29. All Attached and Subordinate Offices DoPT 30. All Officers and Sections of DoPT and Deptt. of P&PW 31. AIS Division, Deptt. of Personnel and Training 32. E-V Section, Department of Expenditure 33. J.C.A Section ( with 100 spare copies) for circulation among members of National

Council of JCM 34. Under Secretary (G) Department of Pension and PW ( with 30 spare copies) for

circulation among SCOVA members 35. Parliament Library 36. National Library.

Sd/- (Harjit Singh)

Director (Pension Policy)

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F.No. 42/14/2016-P&PW(G) Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan Khan Market, New Delhi- 110003

Date: 24th Oct, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :- Implementation of the recommendation of the 7th CPC-Option regarding commutation of additional amount of pension.

The undersigned is directed to state that in pursuance of Government's decision on recommendation of 7th Central Pay Commission, orders have been issued for revision of provisions regulating pension/gratuity/commutation of pension etc. vide this Department's OM 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) dated 04.08.2016. In para 8.1 of the said OM, it has been mentioned that there will be no change in the provisions relating to commutation values, the limit upto which the pension can be commuted or the period after which the commuted pension is to be restored.

2. As per Rule 10 of CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules,1981, an applicant who has commuted a percentage of his final pension and after commutation his pension has been revised and enhanced retrospectively as a result of Government's decision, the applicant shall be paid the difference between the commuted value determined with reference to enhanced pension and the commuted value already authorised. For the payment of difference, the applicant shall not be required to apply afresh.

3. References have been received in this Department that many pensioners who retired after 01.01.2016 and have drawn pension/commuted value of pension based on their pre-revised pay/pension do not wish to commute the pension which has become additionally commutable on revision of pay/pension on implementation of recommendations of 7th CPC. The matter has been examined in consultation with Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure). It has been decided that those pensioners who retired from 01.01.2016 till 04.08.2016 i.e. the date of issue of orders for revised pay/pension based on the recommendations of the 7th CPC may be given an option, in relaxation of Rule 10 of CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules,1981, not to commute the pension which has become additionally commutable on revision of pay/pension on implementation of recommendations of the 7th CPC. The cases where the additional pension after 7th CPC has already been commuted will not be re-opened.

4. In their application to the employees of Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue in consultation with Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

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5. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure ID No. 192/E.V/2016, dated 30.09.2016.


Sd/- (Sujasha Choudhury)

Director(Pension) To

1. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India 2. Principal Director, Office of Comptroller & Auditor General of India, New Delhi 3. Controller General of Accounts, New Delhi 4. CCA, Central Pension Accounting Office, New Delhi

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No.41/21/2000-P&PW-(D) Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare

Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi, dated the 26th October, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: - Issue of Pensioners' Identity Card to pensioners - reg.

The undersigned is directed to say that instructions for issue of Identity Card to pensioners have been issued from time to time. In this Department's OM of even numbers dated 25.07.2013, it was inter alia mentioned that it would not be necessary to have the National

Emblem on the Identity Card of pensioners.

2. The matter has ben reconsidered in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs keeping in view the provisions of State Emblem of India (regulation of Use) Rule , 2007. Ministry of Home Affairs have indicated that they have no objection to the issue of Identity Card to retired Government personnel/pensioners with State emblem. The instructions/clarifications issued by this Department's OM in this regard stand modified to this

extent.

3. All Ministries/Departments are requested to keep the above in view while issuing Identity Cards to pensioners who retired from the Central Government Civil Service. This provision will not be applicable in respect of the pensioners retired from the Autonomous Bodies, etc. Such autonomous bodies can, however, use their own logo on the Identity Cards, in

accordance with the relevant instructions.

Sd/-(Harjit Singh)

Director #24624752

To

All Ministries/Departments of Government of India (as per mailing list)

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No. 1/4/2016-P&PW(F) Government of India

Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (Desk-F)

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi,

Dated the 11th November, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission - Revision of disability pension of pre-2016 disability pensioners - clarification regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that in pursuance of Government's decision on the recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission, order have been issued for revision of pension and disability pension of pre-2016 pensioners/ disability pensioners, vide this Department's OM No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A)(ii) dated 8.8.2016. As per para 4.1 of the OM dated 4.8.2016, the existing pension/family pension is to be multiplied by 2.57 and the amount of revised pension/family pension so arrived at shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee. As per para 4.4. of the OM, it was indicated that the upper ceiling o pension and family pension will be 50% and 30% respectively of the highest pay in the Government, ie. Rs..2,50,000/-

2. A doubt has been raised whether the above ceiling would also be applicable to disability pension/family pension under CCS(EOP)Rules. Pension/family pension under CCS(Pension)Rules is calculated @50%/30%of the last pay drawn or average emoluments for last 10 months, whichever is more beneficial to the pensioner/family pensioner. Disability pension and family pension, under CCS(EOP)Rules is more than 50%/30%of last pay/average emoluments on account of the disability element. Therefore, it is clarified that the ceiling of pension/family pension indicated in para 4.4 of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare OM dated 04.08.2016 referred to above is applicable only in the case of pension/family pension under CCS(Pension) Rules and will not apply in the case of disability pension/family pension under CCS(EOP) Rules.

S di- (Sujasha Choudhury)

Director

To Tel: 24635979

All Ministry/Department of the Government of India as per standard distribution list.

Copy to: President's Secretariat, Vice President's Secretariat, Prime Minister's Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Supreme Court of India, C&AG, UPSC, etc. as per standard endorsement list.

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2% of Basic Pension/Family Pension

F. No. 42/ 15/ 2016-P&PW(G) Government of India


3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi - 110003 Date:1 6 th Nov, 2 0 1 6

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners/ family pensioners - Revised rate effective from 1.7.2016 on implementation of decision taken on recommendation of 7th Central Pay Commission.

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The undersigned is directed to say that subsequent to implementation of the decision

taken by the Government on the recommenation of the 7th Central Pay Commissi Governonment , the

President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Relief admissible to l

pensioners/family pensioners shall be as follows:

Note:- Dearness Relief at the rates indicated in the above table will also be admissible on the additional basic pension/additional family pension available to older pensioners/family pensioners based on their age as indicated in this Department's OMs 38/37/2016-P&PW(A)(i)

dated 04.08.2016 and 38/37/ 2016-P&PW(A)(ii) dated 04.08.2016.

2. These orders apply to (i) Civilian Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners (ii)

The Armed Forces Pensioners, Civilian Pensioners paid out of the Defence Service Estimates,

(iii) All India Service Pensioners (iv) Railway Pensioners/family pensioners.

3. These orders will not be applicable on following categories:-

(i) The Burma Civilian pensioners/family pensioners and pensioners/families of displaced Government Pensioners from Pakistan, who are Indian Nationals but receiving pension on behalf of Government of Pakistan and are in receipt of adhoc ex-

gratia allowance. (ii) Central Government Employees who had drawn lump sum amount on absorption in a

PSU/ Autonomous body and are in receipt of 1/3rd restored commuted portion of

(iii)Pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension in the pre-2016 pay scales/pay. pension.

(iv) CPF beneficiaries, their widows and eligible children who are in receipt of ex-gratia

payment in terms of this Department's OM No. 45/52/ 97-P&PW(E)27.06.2013.

dated 16.12.1991

and revised vide this Department's OM 1/10/ 2012-P&PW(E) dated 34

Separate orders will be issued in respect of the above categories.


5. Other provisions governing grant of DR in respect of employed family pensioners and re-employed Central Government Pensioners will be regulated in accordance with the provisions contained in this Department's OM No. 45/73/ 97-P&PW (G) dated 2.7.1999 as amended vide this Department's OM No. F.No. 38/88/ 2008-P&PW(G) dated 9th July, 2009. The provisions relating to regulation of DR where a pensioner is in receipt of more than one pension will remain unchanged.

6. In the case of retired Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, necessary orders will be issued by the Department of Justice separately.


8. The offices of Accountant General and authorised Pension Disbursing Banks are requested to arrange payment of relief to pensioners etc. on the basis of these instructions without waiting for any further instructions from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Reserve Bank of India in view of letter No. 528-TA, 11/34-80-II dated 23/04/1981 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India addressed to all Accountant Generals and Reserve Bank of India Circular No. GANB No. 2958/GA-64 (ii) (CGL)/81 dated the 21st May, 1981 addressed to State Bank of India and its subsidiaries and all Nationalised Banks.


10. This issues in pursuance of instructions of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their OM No. 1/2/2016-E.II(B) dated 4th Nov, 2016.


Sd/- (Charanjit Taneja)


1. All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India/ Chief Secretaries and AGs of all States/ UTs. 2. Copy for information to Reserve Bank of India(RBI) and all authorized Pension

Disbursing Banks.

Please visit this Department's website http://pensionersportal.gov.in for the orders on pension matters including above orders

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No. 55/14/ 2014/ P&PW(C)Part-1

Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension


3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi

Dated : 29th November, 2016

OFFICE MEMEORANDUM

Sub: Processing of Pension cases mandatorily through Bhavishya (Online Pension Sanction

& Payment Tracking System) w.e.f 01/01/2017 - reg.

Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare is responsible or formulation of policy

and coordination of matters relating to pension policy and welfare

f of

pensioners. It has been seen that despite detailed guidelines and instructions to the contrary a large proportion of retiring employees do not get their retirement benefits and the Pension Payment Order(PPO) in time. It is likely that such retired employees find it difficult to get the process completed after retirement. The sanction process starts more than a year before the date of retirement and requires cooperation amongst various agencies. This department has, therefore, launched Bhavishya - an online pension sanction and payment tracking system. The system by keeping track of the progress of each case introduces transparency and accountability. Both the retiring employees as well as administrative authorities can monitor progress at each

stage.

2. The system has been running successfully in the main Secretariat of all

ministries/ departments for the last one year. Ptahas since been counts

extended to cover from over 3000

Drawing and Disbursing Officers and and Ac Offices various

ministries/ departments and their attached offices.

3. It has now been decided that all Heads of Offices will henceforth mandatorily process all

pension cases only through Bhavishya. In this, where necessary will assist the retiring , they

employee to submit the online application form. The Pay and Accounts Offices will process cases generated through Bhavishya through the pension module in COMPACT till the Public Financial

Management System(PFMS) is made operational and integrated with Bhavishya.

4. It is to be noted that all authorities will strictly follow the timelines prescribed under the

CCS(Pension) Rules and in no case will the pension case be delayed on account of electronic

processing through Bhavishya.

5. These instructions take effect from 1st January, 2017.

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6. This issues with the approval of competent authority.

SW-(Seema Gupta)

Director Tel-fax: 24624802

To

Secretaries of all Ministries/Departments (as per list attached except Railway, Defence, Post & Telecommunications)

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Copy to:

1. The Controller General of Accounts with reference to D.O. No.

CPAO/Tech./Pension Process/2015-16/1038 dated 30.09.2015.

2. CPAO, New Delhi. 3. Pr. CCA/CCA/CAs of all Ministries/ Departments 4. DG - MC. 5. PS to MoS (PP) 6. PS to Secretary (Pension) 7. PS to Additional Secretary (DoPPW) 8. NIC - DoPPW with request to upload the same on the Department Website.

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No.38/ 49/ 2016-P&PW(A) Government of India


3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan Khan Market, New Delhi-110 003.

Dated the 30th November, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revision of provisional pension sanctioned under Rule 69 of the CCS (Pension)

Rule, 1972

The undersigned is directed to say that in pursuance of Government's decision on the recommendations of Seventh Pay Commission, orders for revision of pension of pre-2016

pensioners w.e.f 1.1.2016 have been issued on 4.8.2016.

2. The following categories of pensioners are drawing provisional pension under Rule-69

of CCS (Pension) Rules based on their pre-revised pay/ pension:-

(i) Retired before 1.1.2016 and sanctioned provisional pension under Rule-69 of the CCS (Pension Rules on account of departmental/judicial proceedings or suspension.

(ii) Suspended before 1.1.2016 and sanctioned provisional pension under Rule-69 of the CCS

(Pension) Rules on retirement on or after 1.1.2016.

3. The provisional pension sanctioned in the above cases may be revised in the nrmal

course in accordance with the instructions contained in this Department's OM NO.38/37/ 2016-P&PW(A) (ii) dated 4.8.2016 issued for revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners.

4. This issues with the approval of Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance ID

No.1(21)/ EV/ 2016 dated 24.11.2016.


To All Ministries/Departments as per list attached.

Sd/- (Harjit Singh)

Director

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F. No. 42/15/ 2016-P&PW(G) Government of India



Date:16th Dec,2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :- Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government Employees who had drawn lump sum amount on absorption in a PSU/Autonomous body and are in receipt of 1/3ra restored commuted portion of pension. - Revised rate effective from 1.7.2016.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OMs 42/ 06/ 2016-P&PW(G) dated 11th April, 2016 and 42/15/ 2016-P&PW(G) dated 16.11.2016 wherein it was decided to issue separate Dearness Relief orders to the Central Government employees who had drawn lump sum amount on absorption in a PSU/ Autonomous body and are in receipt of 1/3rd restored commuted portion of pension and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Relief (DR) shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 125% to 132% w.e.f. 1st July, 2016.

2. These orders will be applicable to Central Government employees who had drawn lump sum amount on absorption in a PSU/Autonomous body and have become eligible for restoration of 1/ 3rd commuted portion of pension. These employees will be entitled to the payment of DR @ 132% w.e.f. 1.7.2016 on full pension i.e. the revised pension which the absorbed employee would have received had he not drawn lump sum payment on absorption and Dearness Pension subject to fulfilment of the conditions laid down in para 5 of the O.M. dated 14.07.98 as amended from time to time. In this connection, instructions contained in this Department's OM No.4/29/99-P&PW (D) dated. 12.7.2000 refers.


4. Other provisions governing grant of DR in respect of employed family pensioners and re-employed Central Government Pensioners will be regulated in accordance with the provisions contained in this Department's OM No. 45/ 73/97-P&PW (G) dated 2.7.1999 as amended vide this Department's OM No. F.No. 38/88/ 2008-P&PW(G) dated 9th July, 2009. The provisions relating to regulation of DR where a pensioner is in receipt of more than one pension will remain unchanged.


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6. The offices of Accountant General and authorised Pension Disbursing Banks are requested to arrange payment of relief to pensioners etc. on the basis of these instructions without waiting for any further instructions from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Reserve Bank of India in view of letter No. 528-TA, II/34-80-11 dated 23/04/1981 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India addressed to all Accountant Generals and Reserve Bank of India Circular No. GANB No. 2958/GA-64 (CGL)/81 dated the 21st May, 1981 addressed to State Bank of India and its subsidiaries and all Nationalised Banks.


8. This issues in pursuance of instructions of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their OM No. 1/ 3/2008-E.II(B) dated 09th Nov, 2016.


S di- (Charanj it Taneja)


To, 1. All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India/Chief Secretaries and AGs of all

States/UTs. 2. Copy for information to Reserve Bank of India(RBI) and all authorized Pension Disbursing

Banks.

Please visit this Department's website http://pensionersportal.gov.in for the orders on pension matters

including above orders.

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F. No. 42/15/2016-P&PW(G) Government of India



Date: 28thDec,2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Grant of Dearness Relief to Pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension-Revised rate effective from 1.7.2016 on implementation of decision taken on recommendation of 7th Central Pay Commission.

*******

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM of even no. dated 16.11.2016 wherein it was decided that the Dearness Relief from 01.07.2016 @ 2% of basic pension/family pension would be admissible to Central Govt. Pensioners/Family Pensioners. Vide Para 3(iii) of the said OM, it was also mentioned that those orders would not be applicable to the pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension in the pre-2016 pay scales/pay.

2. Subsequently, this Department has issued orders vide OM No 38/49/2016-P&PW(A) dated 30.11.2016 for revision of provisional pension sanctioned based on the pre-revised pay in accordance with the instructions contained in this Department's OM No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A)(ii) dated 04.08.2016.

3. Accordingly, the pensioners who are drawing provisional pension and whose provisional pension has been revised in accordance with the instructions mentioned in this Department's OM No. 38/49/2016-P&PW(A) dated 30.11.2016 would also be entitled to dearness relief on their revised provisional pension, in terms of this Department's OM No. 42/15/2016-P&PW(G) dated 16.11.2016.


5. It will be the responsibility of the pension disbursing authorities to calculate the quantum of DR payable in each individual case.



Sd/- (Charanjit Taneja)


1. All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India/Chief Secretaries and AGs of all States/UTs.

2. Please visit this Department's website http://pensionersportal.gov.in for the orders on pension matters including above orders.

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No 3/3/2016-P&PW (F) Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare Desk-F

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110003

Dated 16th January 2017. OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Clarification regarding timely payment of GPF final payment to the retiring Government servant - regarding

During review meetings held to evaluate the status of implementation of Bhavishya with Ministries/Departments, it was observed that GPF final payment in many cases is not being paid to the retiring Government servants immediately on retirement from service leading to payment of interest for the delayed period.

2. Rule 34 of General Provident Fund (Central Service) Rules clearly provides that when the amount standing at the credit of a subscriber in the General Provident Fund becomes payable, it shall be the duty of the Accounts Officer to make payment. The authority for the amount payable is to be issued at least a month before the date of superannuation, but payable on the date of superannuation. It may be noted that the requirement of submitting a written application by the retiring Govt. servant for GPF final payment has been dispensed with vide this Department's Notification No. 20(12)/94-P&PW (E) dated 15.11.1996 and notified under S.0 No.3228 dated 23.11.1996.

3. As per Rule 11(4) of GPF Rules, in case the GPF balance is not paid on retirement, interest on the GPF balance is required to be paid for the period beyond the date of retirement also. While interest for the first six months beyond retirement can be allowed by the PAO in the normal course, approval of Head of the accounts office is required for payment of interest beyond six months and that of Controller of Account/Financial Adviser beyond a period of one year

4. To ensure timely final payment of GPF, and to avoid unnecessary financial burden on account of interest beyond retirement, it has now been decided that every case, in which payment of interest on General Provident Fund becomes necessary in terms of Rules 11(4) of GPF Rules, 1960, shall be put up for consideration to the Secretary of the Administrative Ministry/Department. In all such cases the Secretary of the Administrative Ministry/ Department will fix responsibility at all levels to take appropriate action against the Government servant or servants who are found responsible for the delay in the payment of General Provident Fund.

5. This issues with the concurrence of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, vide their ID NO.187/ E.V/2016 dated 27th September 2016.

6. Hindi version will follow. Scl/-

(Seema Gupta) Director

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To, 1. All Ministries/Departments ( As per Standard Mailing list) 2. President Secretariat 3. UPSC 4. Office of C&AG, DDU Marg, New Delhi.

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No 3/2/ 2017-P&PW (F)(i) Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare Desk-F

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110003

Dated 7th March, 2017.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Amendment to the provisions of General Provident Fund (Central Service)Rules 1960- liberalization of provisions for drawal of advance from the Fund by the subscribers - regarding.

The General Provident Fund (Central Service)Rules came into force in 1960. Rule 12 of the said rules provide for drawal of advance by the subscribers, to be sanctioned by the competent authority for reasons indicated in the Rules. Some amendments have been made from time to time to address the concerns raised by the subscribers. However, the provisions, largely remain restrictive. There is a felt need to liberalize provisions, raise limits and simplify the procedure.

2. The provisions in the rules have now been reviewed and it has been decided to permit the subscriber to prefer an advance from General Provident Fund (Central Service) Rules 1960 for the following purposes:

(0 Illness of self, family members or dependents, (ii) Education of family members or dependent of the subscriber. Education will include

primary, secondary and higher education, covering all streams and educational institutions,

(iii) Obligatory Expenses viz. betrothal, marriage, funerals, or other ceremonies, (iv) Cost of Legal proceedings, (v) Cost of defence, (vi) Purchase of consumer durables, (vii) Pilgrimage and visiting places of eminence. This will include any travel and tourism

related activities.

3. It has been decided to enhance the limit of advance upto 12 months of pay or three- fourth of the amount at credit, whichever is less. Amount of advance will be recoverable in a maximum of 60 installments. The advance may be sanctioned by the declared Head of Office.

4. The declared Head of Department is competent to sanction an advance from the fund for reasons not covered above.

5 Maximum time limit of fifteen days is being prescribed for sanction and payment of an advance from the Fund. In case of emergencies like illness etc., the time limit maybe restricted to seven days.

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6. In all the above cases of advance, no documentary proof is required to be furnished by the subscriber. A simple declaration by the subscriber explaining the reasons for advance would be sufficient.

7. Necessary amendment to the GPF(Central Service)Rules 1960, giving effect to the above provisions will be issued in due course.

8. In so far as persons serving in Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

9. This issues with approval of Department of Expenditure, vide their ID No. 4(1)/E-V/2017 dated 28.02.2017.

10. Hindi version of this OM will follow

Scl/- ( Sujasha Choudhury)

Director

To, 1. All Ministries/Departments ( As per Standard Mailing list) 2. Office of C&AG, DDU Marg, New Delhi. 3. Copy to NIC Cell for uploading on the website of the Department.

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e., No.3/ 2/2017 -P&PW (F)(ii)


Desk-F 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,

Than Market, New Delhi-110003 Dated the 7th March, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Amendment to the provisions of General Provident Fund (Central Service)Rule 1960- liberalization of provisions for withdrawals from the Fund by the subscribers - regarding.

The General Provident Fund (Central Service)Rule came into force in 1960 and rule 15 of the said rules provide for withdrawals by the subscribers. Some amendments have been made from time to time to address the concerns raised by the subscribers. However, the provisions, largely remain restrictive. There is a felt need to liberalize provisions, raise limits and simplify

the procedure.

2. The provisions in the rules have been reviewed and it has now been decided to permit withdrawals from the fund by the subscriber for the following purposes:

(i) Education - This will include primary, secondary and higher education, covering all streams and institutions,

(ii) Obligatory Expenses viz. betrothal, marriage, funerals, or other ceremonies of self of family members and dependants,

(iii) illness of self, family members or dependants, (iv) Purchase of consumer durables.

3. It has been decided to permit withdrawal of upto twelve months pay or three-fourth of the amount standing at credit, whichever is less. For illness, the withdrawal may be allowed upto 90% of the amount standing at credit of the subscriber. A subscriber may seek withdrawal after completion of the years of service.

(v) Housing including building or acquiring a suitable house or a ready built flat for his

residence, (vi) Repayment of outstanding housing loan, (vii) Purchase of house site for building a house, (viii) Constructing a house on a site acquired, (ix) Reconstructing or making additions on a house already acquired, (x) Renovating, additions or alterations of ancestral house.

4. A subscriber may be allowed to withdraw upto ninety percent of the amount standing at credit for the above purposes. It is also decided do may with the present instructions which lay down that subsequent to the sale of house for which GPF withdrawal has been availed, the

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amount withdrawn has to be deposited back. GPF withdrawal for housing purpose will no longer be linked with the limits prescribed under HBA rules. A subscriber may be permitted to avail the facility at any time during his service.

(xi) Purchase of motor car/motor cycle/ scooter etc. or repayment of loan already taken for the purpose,

(xii) Extensive repairs/ overhauling of motor car, (xiii) Making deposit to book a motor car/motor cycle/scoter, moped etc.

5. A subscriber may be permitted to withdraw three- fourth of the amount standing at credit or cost of the vehicle, whichever is less for the above purposes. Withdrawn for the above purpose will be permitted after completion of 10 years of service.

6. Presently, withdrawal of upto 90% of balance without assigning reasons is allowed for Government servants who are due for retirement on superannuation within a year. It is proposed that this may be allowed for upto two years before superannuation.

7. In all cases of withdrawal from the fund by the subscriber, the declared Head of Department is competent to sanction withdrawal. No documentary proof will be required to be furnished by the subscriber. A simple declaration form by the subscriber explaining the reasons for withdrawal would be sufficient.

8. As per the GPF (CS) Rules 1960, no time limit has been prescribed for sanction and payment of withdrawal amount. Therefore, it has been decided to prescribe a maximum time limit of fifteen days for sanction and payment of withdrawal from the Fund. In case of emergencies like illness etc., the time limit maybe restricted to seven days.

9. Necessary amendment to the GPF (Central Service) Rules 1960, giving effect to the above provisions will be issued in due course.

10 In so far as persons serving in India Audit and Accounts Departments are concerned, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

11. This issues with approval of Department of Expenditure, vide their ID No. 4(1)/E-V/2017 dated 28.02.2017.

12. Hindi version of this OM will follow

To, 1. All Ministry/Departments (As per Standard Mailing list) 2. Office of C&AG, DDU Marg, New Delhi. 3. Copy to MC Cell for uploading on the website of the Department.

Sd/- (Sujasha Choudhury)

Director

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