Pension News: There is news of relief for the pensioners of the central government. The government has given instructions to expedite the process of issuing pension. In a recently issued government memorandum, it has been told that strict timelines have been set to overcome the problems being faced by pensioners due to delay in the pension process after retirement.
Instructions to improve the pension process
The central government has issued an office memorandum from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (Expenditure Coordination Section) under the Ministry of Finance. It has been told in this memorandum that the timelines prescribed under CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 should be strictly followed. This will enable early settlement of pension cases and pensioners will get timely payment.
Pension Processing Timelines
As per the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, pension cases are required to be settled within the following timelines:
Verification and Preparation: Start verification of service details and other required documents of employees one year before retirement.
Submission of Forms: Government employees must submit their pension forms six months before retirement.
Office Review: The head of the office must send the pension case to the Pension Accounts Office four months before retirement.
Pension Payment Order (PPO): The Pension Accounting Office (PAO) must issue a PPO and send it to the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) one month before retirement.
Provision of Provisional Pension
If the final pension process is not completed, a provisional pension can be issued. This will enable pensioners to get money on time. PAOs have been instructed to strictly adhere to the timelines and share it with the heads of offices to avoid any delay.
Important Instructions for Pensioners
Timely Submission of Documents: It is important to submit the pension form and other documents on time.
Adhering to the Deadlines: It is important to adhere to the prescribed deadlines to expedite the pension process.