| Order/Letter Number |
Subject |
Content |
| DoP&PW OM No.42/15/2022-P&PW(D)/7 dated 31st October 2022 |
CLARIFICATION REGARDING INTEREST ON DELAYED PAYMENT OF COMMUTED VALUE OF PENSION |
The OM clarifies that in cases where the CVP is paid after retirement, the reduction of the amount of commuted pension from the monthly pension becomes operative from the date on which CVP is paid. As per Rule 10A of CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules, the commuted amount is restored on completion of fifteen years from the date of reduction of pension on account of commutation becomes operative in accordance with Rule 6. Since the pension continues to receive full pension till the date of payment of CVP, the question of payment of any interest on delayed payment of commutation of pension does not arise. |
| DoP&PW OM No.42/15/2022-P&PW(D)/5 dated 25th October 2022 |
DEDUCTION OF COMMUTED PENSION FROM THE PENSION REVISED IN IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF PAY COMMISSION ETC |
The OM clarifies that in such cases monthly commuted amount of pension is not required to be deducted from family pension and family pension shall be paid in full without any deductiion in this regard. |
| DoP&PW OM No.42/15/2022-P&PW(D)/4 dated 25th October 2022 |
DEDUCTION OF COMMUTED PENSION FROM THE PENSION REVISED IN IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF PAY COMMISSION ETC |
The OM clarifies that in such cases the portion/amount of pension which was originally commuted shall only be deducted from the revised pension. |
| DoP&PW OM No.42/15/2022-P&PW(D)/3 dated 25th October 2022 |
CLARIFICATION REGARDING PENSION TO BE TAKEN FOR COMMUTATION AFTER REITREMENT |
In order to clear doubts raised as to which pension i.e pension authorised at the time of retirement or the pension revised subsequently and payable at the time of application for commutation shall be allowed to be commuted, DoP&PW vide its OM No.42/15/2022-P&PW(D)/3 dated 25th October 2022, has clarified that those 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. In cases where the pension was authorised on retirement before 01.01.2016 and the pensioner applied for commutation on or after 01.01.2016 the pension which was originally sanctioned at the time of retirement only shall be allowed to be commuted. |
| DoP&PW OM No.42/15/2022-P&PW(D)/2 dated 25th October 2022 |
CLARIFICATION REGARDING COMMUTATION VALUE FOR GOVERNMENT SERVANT WHOSE DATE OF BIRTH IS THE FIRST OF A MONTH AND WHO RETIRES ON THE AFTERNOON OF THE LAST DAY OF THE PRECEDING MONTH |
The OM clarifies that in the case of such Government servants who retire on attaining the age of 60 years, the age next birthday will be 61 years, including cases where the date of birth is first of a month and the Government servant retires on the afternoon of the last day of the preceding month. Therefore the commutation value of 61 years (i.e. age on next birthday) will be applicable in this case. |
| DoP&PW Gazette Notification dated 7th October 2022 |
AMENDMENT TO RULE 8 OF CCS (PENSION) RULES, 2021 - POWERS TO WITHHOLD OR WITHDRAW PENSION |
Vide its Gazette Notification dated 7th October 2022, DoP&PW has made amendments to CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, substituting sub rule (1) of rule 8, providing powers to withhold or withdraw pension to Secretary of the Administrative Ministry or Department in the case of a pensioner who retired from a post for which an authority subordinate to the President is the appointing authority and to the CAG of India in the case of a pensioner who retired from the Indian Audit and Accounts Department from a post for which an authority subordinary to the President is appointing authority. President will have these powers only in the case of a pensioner who retired from a post for which the President is the appointing authority. |
| DoP&PW O.M. No.28/90/2022-P&PW(B)/8297 dated 02.10.2022 |
COUNTING OF PERIODS SPENT ON TRAINING AS QUALIFYING SERVICE FOR PENSION AND GRATUITY UNDER CCS (PENSION) RULES, 2021 |
Where the period of interruption in excess of joining time is due the training and regular appointment being at different stations, such period of interruption in excess of joining time is required to be regularised by grant of leave of the kind due or if no such leave is due, by grant of extraordinary leave by the Head of the Department. The period of interruption regularised by grant of extraordinary leave in such cases is required to be counted as qualifying service. |
| DoP&PW OM No.12(9)/2020-P&PW(C)-6450 dated 23rd February 2022 |
Payment of provisional pension and gratuity under Rule 62 of the CCS Pension Rules 2021 in case of delay in issue of PPO authorising regular pension |
There should not be any situation where regular pension is not authorised by the Accounts Officer to a retired Government Servant on expiry of the period of six months |
| DoP&PW OM No.1/4/2021-P&PW(E) Part-I dated 19th January 2022 |
Payment of family pension in respect of child suffering from a disorder or disability of mind through the person nominated by the Government Servant/pensioner/family pensioner |
In cases where a nomination made by the Government Servant/pensioner/family pensioner has been incorporated in the PPO issued to child suffering from a mental disability, it is incumbent on the pension drawing banks to disburse the family pension in respect of the child through the person so nominated |
| DoP&PW Gazette Notification dated 20th December 2021 |
Notification of CCS (Pension) Rules 2021 |
An updated version of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972, incorporating all the later amendments |
| DoP&PW OM No.3(8)/2021-P&PW(H)-7246 dated 16th June 2021 |
Expeditious settlement of family pension cases by banks |
Banks to ensure that claimants of family pension are not subjected to any harassment by seeking unnecessary details and documents. |
| DoP&PW OM No.12/4/2020-P&PW (C)-6300 dated 15.5.2020 |
Consolidated instructions for Pension Disbursing Authorities to ensure smooth payment of pension/family pension to pensioners/family pensioners |
In order to promote Ease of Living for Pensioners, DoP&PW has issued consolidated guidelines with an objective to create awareness among CPPCs/bank branches on updated rules and instructions |
| DoP&PW OM No.12/4/2020-P&PW (C)-6300 dated 17.1.2020 |
Obtaining of Life Certificate by Banks from the doorstep of the pensioners |
In order to promote Ease of Living for Pensioners, DoP&PW has issued instruction that all Pension Disbursing Banks shall ask all pensioners through sms/e-mails on 24th October, 1st November, 15th November and 25th November every year to remind them to submit their Annual Life Certificate by 30th November. Banks shall also ask pensioners through SMS/E-Mail as to whether they are interested in submission of Life Certificate through a doorstep visit by the Bank. The banks shall not charge any Pensioner more than Rs.60/- for such a doorstep visit. |
| DoP&PW OM No.38/37/2016-P&PW (A) (i) dated 4.8.2016 |
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. |
Modifications in the rules regulating pension, Retirement/Death/Service Gratuity, Family Pension, disability pension, ex-gratia lumpsum 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. |
| DoP&PW OM No.38/37/2016-P&PW (A) (ii) dated 4.8.2016 |
Implementation of Government's decisions on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission - Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners etc |
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. [DoT has endorsed this order vide its No.36-02/2016-Pen (T) (i) dated 22nd August 2016.] |
| DoP&PW OM No.38/37/08-P&PW (A) dated 6.4.2016 |
Revision of pension of Pre-2006 pensioners - delinking of revised pension from qualifying service of 33 years |
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 prerevised 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. |
| DoP&PW Gazette Notification dated 3.3.2014 |
Gazette Notification amending CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, which brings MTNL under Rule 37A |
Payment of pensionary benefits to all categories of the erstwhile employees of the Government (Group A, B, C and D) absorbed in Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited who have opted for pension on combined service will be made by the Government in the same manner as in Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited with effect from 1st October, 2000. |
| DOP&PW OM No. 1/27/2011-P&PE (E) dated 20.9.2013 |
Submission of Form 14 by the spouse to the pension disbursing bank after the death of the pensioner. |
The need to apply family pension in Form-14 in the cases where the pensioner and his/her spouse are holding a joint Bank Account in which the pension is being credited has been dispensed with. |
| DOP&PW OM No. 20/16/1998-P&PW(F) dated 11.07.2013. |
Withholding of 10% gratuity from the retiring Government servants -
clarification regarding. |
there is no provision for withholding any part of gratuity at the time of retirement for the purpose of recovery of outstanding government dues other than those pertaining to government accommodation and the onus of timely collection of license fee is on the
Directorate of Estates.. |
| DoP&PW OM 38/6/2010-P7PW(A)(Pt) dated 18.03.2013. |
Revision of provisional pension sanctioned under Rule 69 of CCS(Pension) Rules 1972 |
Provisional pension in case of suspension/pendency of disciplinary/court proceedings are also to be revised like normal pension. |
| DoP&PW OM No. 20/16/1998-P&PW(F) dt.19.2.2013 |
Withholding of 10% gratuity from retiring Government Servants |
There is no provision for withholding any part of gratuity for the purpose of recovery of
outstanding government dues other than those pertaining to government accommodation. |
| DOP&PW F No. 38/08/08-P&PW dt.21.12.2012 |
CCS (Pension) Amendment Rules 2012 |
Modification in Rule 29 A and segregation of Rule 37 A as Rule 37 A - conditions for payment of pension on absorption consequent upon conversion from Govt. Department into a PSU and Rule 37 B - conditions for payment of pension on absorption consequent upon conversion from Govt. Department into a central autonomous body |
| DoP&PW OM No.1/23/2012-P&PW(E)
dt.13.9.2012 |
Change in date of birth/age of family pensioners |
Request for change in date of birth of family pensioners (parents/spouse) in the PPO may be submitted with supportive documents. Will be allowed if the Head of the Department is satisfied. |
| DoP&PW OM No.1/3/2011-P&PW(E)
dt.25.5.2012 |
Clarification
regarding fixation of enhanced family pension - pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners |
Clarification that revised enhanced family pension shall not be less than 50%
of the sum of minimum of the pay in pay band plus the grade pay or 50% of minimum of pay scale in case of HAG and above. |
| DoP&PW OM No.45/6/2008-P&PW(F) dt.
7.12.2009 |
Revision
of CCS (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1939 - Constant Attendance
Allowance |
Based on the
recommendations of VI CPC, Govt. has decided to revise the rates
of Constant Attendance Allowance payable to civilian employees by
25% every time the dearness allowance in the revised pay bands
goes up by 50% |
| DoP&PW OM No.38/79/2008-P&PW (G)
dt.16.2.2009 |
Clarification
regarding commutation of Pension after the implementation of the
recommendations of 6th CPC |
Clarifications in
regard to various issues related to commutation of pension in case
a pensioner opts for commutation of pension that becomes
additionally commutable on account of retrospective revision of
pay/pension. |
| DoP&PW OM No.7/7/-2008/P&PW (F)
dt.13.2.2009 |
Implementation of Govt's
decision on recommendations of VI CPC - Revision of
provisions regulating gratuity |
Withdrawal of benefit
of adding years of qualifying service for the purpose of
computation of pension |
| DoP&PW OM No.38/37/08-P&PW (A) dt.
11.12.2008 |
Implementation of Govt's
decision on recommendations of VI CPC - Revision of
provisions regulating Pension/Gratuity/ Family Pension |
Pension at 50% of average of last
10 months emoluments or 50% emoluments (of last pay drawn),
whichever is beneficial shall be paid to all those who retired
after 1.1.2006. Benefit of 20 years of qualifying service for full
pension will be available only to those who retire on or after
2.9.2008 |
| DoP&PW OM No.38/37/08-P&PW (A) dt.
2.9.2008 |
Implementation of Govt's
decision on recommendations of VI CPC - Revision of
provisions regulating Pension/Gratuity/ Family Pension |
Modifications to the rules
regulating Pension on Retirement/Death, Gratuity, Family Pension,
Disability Pension, ex-gratia lump-sum compensation and
commutation of pension |
| DoP&PW OM No.4/61/99-P&PW (D)
dt.20.12.2002 |
Terms and Conditions of payment of pensionary
benefits consequent upon
conversion of a Government department into Central PSU
|
IDA scale to be taken into account for calculating average
emoluments for the purpose of pension |
| DoP&PW OM No.4/61/99-P&PW (D)
dt.30.9.2000 |
Amended Rule 37 A of CCS (Pension)
Rules 1972 |
Condition of payment
of pension on absorption consequent upon conversion of a
Government department into Central PSU |
| Order/Letter Number |
Subject |
Content |
| DoT F.No.7-45/2018/BSNL MISC/TA-I/2939-74 dated 02.12.2020 |
DOT ISSUES ORDERS RESTRAINING THE CCAS NOT TO GO BACK TO A PERIOD EARLIER THAN 24 MONTHS PRECEDING THE DATE OF RETIREMENT FOR PASSING OBSERVATIONS RELATING TO PAY FIXATION MATTERS |
DOT has clarified that while applying the requisite checks, the Accounts Officer shall verify the correctness of emoluments only for the period of twenty four months preceding the date of retirement of a Government Servant, and not for any period prior to that date |
| DoT F.No.47-63/2015-Pen T (pt) dated 16.3.2017 |
DOT ISSUES ORDERS CLARIFYING THAT THE DOP&PW OM ENHANCING THE LIMIT OF GRATUITY OF THE CG RETIREES IS APPLICABLE TO THE RETIRING BSNL/MTNL EMPLOYEES |
DOT has clarified that the DoP&PW OM dated 4.8.2016 enhancing the limit of gratuity is also applicable to the retiring BSNL/MTNL employees also. |
| BSNL No.40-22/2011-Pen.(B)(Pt.) dated 10.3.2017 |
REVISION OF PENSION OF PRE-2006 PENSIONERS - DELINKING OF REVISED PENSION FROM QUALIFYING SERVICE OF 33 YEARS - APPLICABILITY TO IDA PENSIONERS OF BSNL/MTNL - BSNL FORWARDS DOT LETTER |
BSNL has forwarded the DoT letter dated 15.2.2017 which clarifies that pro-rata reduction of the minimum revised pension (50% of the minimum of the pay in the pay scale corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale from which BSNL pensioner had retired) was not included in the pension revision order in respect of IDA pensioners vide DoT OM No.40-17/2008-Pen(T)-Vol.III dated 15.3.2011. |
| BSNL No.40-06/2011-Pen.(B)(Pt.) dated 17.8.2016 |
Revision of pension of BSNL pensioners/family pensioners, who retired prior to 10.6.2013 by allowing the benefit of merger of 50% DA/DR with Basic Pay/Pension effectively amounting to 78.2% DA/DR for the purpose of fitment - Instruction for utilisation of Proforma |
BSNL has issued instructions for consolidation of pension/family pension of pre-2007 pensioners/family pensioners and for calculating the pay notinally in case of pensioners/family pensioners whoretired between 1.1.2007 and 9.6.2013. |
| DoT No.40-13/2013-Pen(T) dated 20.7.2016 |
Modifying the liability of BSNL towards the payment of pensionery benefits to the retired employees |
DoT's order implementing Cabinet decision on annulling the 60:40 sharing of responsibility between DoT and BSNL |
| DoT No.42-4/2012-Pen(T) dated 18.7.2016 |
Revision of pension of BSNL pensioners/family pensioners who retired prior to 10.6.2013 by allowing the benefit of merger of 50% DA/DR with basic pay/pension effectively amounting to 78.2% DA/DR for the purpose of fitment. |
DoT's order regarding Revision of pension of BSNL pensioners/family pensioners who retired prior to 10.6.2013 by allowing the benefit of merger of 50% DA/DR with basic pay/pension effectively amounting to 78.2% DA/DR for the purpose of fitment. |
| DoT No.40-13/2013-Pen(T) dated 28.4.2014 |
Amendment to CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, which brings MTNL under Rule 37A |
DoT's order regarding Payment of pensionary benefits to all categories of the erstwhile employees of the Government (Group A, B, C and D) absorbed in Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited who have opted for pension on combined service will be made by the Government in the same manner as in Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited with effect from 1st October, 2000. |
| DOT No. 40-3/2009-Pen(T) dated 11.07.2013 |
Revision of provisional pension sanctioned under Rule 69 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 in respect of pre-2007 IDA pensioners. |
provisional pension sanctioned to the pre-2007 BSNL pensioners under Rule 69 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 will be revised in terms of DOT’s OM F.No 40-17/2008-Pen(T)-Vol.III dated 15.03.2011. |
| BSNL No. 40-10/2013-Pen(B) dated 26.6.2013 |
Withholding of 10% gratuity from retiring Government Servants |
There is no provision for withholding any part of gratuity for the purpose of recovery of
outstanding government dues other than those pertaining to government accommodation. |
| DoT No.40-16/2002-Pen(T) dated 10.6.2013 |
Clarification regarding calculation of commuted value of pension by applying old or new commutation table in respect of BSNL IDA scale, post-2007 pensioners | Method of calculation of additional commuted value of pension in four types of cases. |
| DoT No.6-16/2002/TA-I/clarifications/Vol.III/26-77 dated 3.1.2013 |
Corrigendum to earlier orders on Implementation of single window system for pension disbursement by DoT through Central Pension Processing Cells of Public Sector Banks | A pensioner availing or preferring the facility of single window system will have to open savings account (joint account with the spouse optional) in whose favour an authorisation for Family Pension exists in the PPO. |
| DoT No.6-16/2002/TA-I/Vol.III/2804-2831 dated 10.10.2012 |
Implementation of single window system for pension disbursement by DoT through Central Pension Processing Cells of Public Sector Banks | Under the new system envisaged all Public Sector Banks are allowed to disburse pension to DoT/BSNL pensioners in all States/Circles |
| BSNL No.250-13/2011-Pers-III dated 19.12.2011 |
Applicability of rule for permitting voluntary retirement with regard to staff absorbed in BSNL | Employees directly recruited by BSNL on or after 1.10.2000 and persons employed on compassionate grounds on or after 1.10.2000 shall be governed by Rule 55 (ii)(c) of BSNL CDA Rules, 2006 with regard to voluntary retirement. For those who were absorbed in BSNL from DoT, provisions of sub rule 11-A under Rule 37 A of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 shall apply |
| DoT No.40-10/2005-Pen (T) dated 27.9.2011 |
Rectification of anomaly in pension of BSNL employees retired within 10 months of their absorption in BSNL |
BSNL absorbees, irrespective of their date of retirement are eligible for minimum pension of 50% of the minimum pay in the scale of pay held by them at the time of retirement. |
| DoT No.40-22/2011-Pen (B) dated 10.8.2011 |
Clarification regarding grant of pension to BSNL absorbees who have taken voluntary retirement after completion of 10 years qualifying service but less than 20 years. | BSNL circulates DoT clarification that any one retiring in terms of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 will be eligible for pensionary benefits as per revised rule 49. Revised rule 49 has no provision for pro-rata pension. |
| DoT No.40-17/2008-Pen(T)-Vol.III dated 15.03.2011 |
Revision of Pension
of BSNL absorbed
employees retired before 1.1.2007 |
DoT issues orders revising pension of
BSNL IDA pensioners retired during the period from 1.1.2000 to 31.12.2006
pursuant to pay revision in BSNL w.e.f. 1.1.2007 |
| BSNL No.1-5/2004-PAT(BSNL)Pt.II dated -12-2010 |
Pay fixation of Group B officers absorbed in BSNL who have opted for IDA pay scale from the date of promotion after 1.10.2000 |
BSNL endorsement of DoT letter dated 4.11.2010. |
| DoT No.36-04/2008-Pen(T) dated 24.11.2010 |
CCAs TO DOWNLOAD REVISED IDA ORDERS FROM DPE WEBSITE TO MAKE PAYMENT TO THE PENSIONERS |
DOT has since issued orders instructing the CCAs to download the revised IDA Orders from DPE website and make payment to the pensioners accordingly. This is to avoid delay and inaction by the CCAs on the plea of non-receipt of Orders from DOT Headquarters. AIBSNLREA has been pleading with DOT to issue such instructions since long. |
| DoT No.40-2-49 (3)/2009-PAT dated 4.11.2010 |
Pay fixation of Group B officers absorbed in BSNL who have opted for IDA pay scale from the date of promotion after 1.10.2000 |
DoT has directed all CCAs to extend pensionary benefits to such officers on provisional basis till final decision on this issue by the Government. |
| DoT No.40-31/2008-Pen(T) dated 16.8.2010 |
Applicability of full pension on completion of 20 years qualifying service from 1.1.2006 |
DoT issues clarifications that admissibility of full pension on completion of 20 years qualifying service is applicable from 1.1.2006, which was earlier applicable from 2.9.2008. BSNL has endorsed this DoT letter |
| DoT No.40-31/2008-Pen(T) dt.
12.8.2009 |
Applicability
of revised rules of Pension consequent to recommendations of VI
CPC to the Govt. employees absorbed in BSNL - Clarification reg |
Implementation of DOP&PW's OM dated 02.09.2008 amending various
provisions of CCS (PENSION) RULES 1972: |
| DoT No.318-12/2008-Pen(T)
dt.21.7.2009 |
Retirement
Benefits in respect of Govt. Service to persons removed/dismissed
from service after absorption in BSNL |
The absorbed
employees of BSNL are entitled for retirement benefits for the
period of service rendered under the Govt. even if they are
dismissed/removed from service for any misconduct during the
service in BSNL |
| DoT No.40-31/2008-Pen(T) dt.
4.5.2009 |
Applicability of revised
rules of pension calculation as per VI CPC with regard to limit of
DCRG, commutation table, qualifying service, emoluments etc. to
IDA pensioners of BSNL |
Implementation of DOP&PW's OM dated 02.09.2008 amending various
provisions of CCS (PENSION) RULES 1972: |
| DoT No.40-12/2007-Pen(T) dt.
5.1.2009 |
Pension liability of BSNL
towards pensionary benefits including family pension to its
employees |
Ultimate liability to pay pensionary benefits including Family
Pension to BSNL employees lies with the Govt. of India |
| DoT No.A-11013/1/2005/Admn.II/Abs.Cell
dt. 21.10.2008 |
Government to pay pension
to the absorbed BSNL pensioners – Reaffirms DoT |
Payment of pensionary benefits including family pension in respect of absorbees of BSNL is the responsibility of the Government irrespective of other arrangements made with BSNL regarding contribution etc. |
