7th Pay Commission: Following the introduction of the 7th Pay Commission, there has been a notable enhancement in the salaries and allowances of central government employees. As a result of this change, employees are now experiencing a better financial situation. Simultaneously, pension and gratuity hold equal significance for employees as their salary. However, the directive recently issued by the government has caused the employees to experience new concerns.
Government has announced a new regulation
The government has now announced a new regulation stating that central employees will lose their pension and gratuity benefits if they exhibit negligence in their duties. According to this order, if an employee commits a serious crime while employed, he may lose these benefits. The federal government has given a stern warning to employees, overlooking which could be detrimental for them.
If an employee disregards the rules or is careless in his duties, he will forfeit the benefits of pension and gratuity. This alert is particularly significant for employees awaiting the 8th Pay Commission, as this regulation holds greater importance for these individuals.
As per a notification reported in the media, the power to halt gratuity and pension will lie with those officials who are part of the appointment authority for the respective employee. In addition, if an employee retires from the audit and accounts division, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) will possess the authority to withhold his pension and gratuity. If an employee is deemed guilty in a departmental or judicial investigation while employed, this must be communicated to the relevant officials to ensure an appropriate decision regarding pension and gratuity payments can be made.
Who can miss pension or gratuity benefits?
The government has recently released a new notice under the Central Civil Services Pension Rules 2021. This notification clarifies that if an employee is convicted of any serious or heinous crime while employed, they will not receive pension or gratuity benefits. In addition to this, this order is not exclusively for central employees; it can also be enforced by state governments.