Grant of notional increment on 1st July/1st January to the employees who retired from Central Govt. Service on 30th June/31st December respectively

F. No. 02-14/2020 – PAP (Part file)
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
[Establishment Division/P.A.P. Section]

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110001
Dated: 18.10.2024

To
Heads of Circles

and Heads of all other Units (as per standard list)

Sub: - Grant of notional increment on 1st July/1st January to the employees who retired from Central Govt. Service on 30th June/31st December respectively for the purpose of calculating their pensionary benefits-regarding.

Sir/Madam,
Please refer to DoPT OM No. 19/116/2024-Pers.Pol.(Pay) (Pt) dated 14.10.2024 (copy enclosed) whereby guidelines to deal with the cases of grant of notional increment to the officials retiring on 30th June or 31st December, as the case may be, have been issued based on the interim directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Review Petition No. 2400/2024 and connected matter seeking review of its order dated 11.04.2023 in CA No.2471/2023.

2. Hon’ble Court has inter-alia issued directions that the judgement dated 11.04.2023 will be given effect to in case of third parties from the date of judgement (in CA No. 2471/2023), that is, the pension by taking into account one increment will be payable on and after 01.05.2023. Enhanced pension for the
period prior to 30.04.2023 will not be paid.

3. On the basis of the aforesaid OM dated 14.10.2024 of the DoPT and interim directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court mentioned above, following course of action has been approved:

(i) The officials retiring on 30th June/31st December and have rendered the requisite qualifying service as on the date of their superannuation with satisfactory work and good conduct will be entitled for a notional increment as on 1st July/1st December, as the case may be, for calculating the pension admissible to them. The notional increment will not be admissible for any other pensionary benefit. The orders will be applicable on all the officials retired after 30.04.2023. The payment of enhanced pension would be subject to the outcome of the above referred Review Petition of the Govt. of India.

(ii) In respect of pending court before CAT/High Court etc., the 02-14/2020-PAP(Partfile) I/107413/2024 concerned Circle will apprise about the aforementioned interim directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court as well as the orders of the DoPT for disposing of the cases accordingly.

(iii) The individual representations of the officials, retired before the crucial date of 30.04.2023, may be disposed off accordingly.

(iv) In case the benefit has been extended by the Tribunal/Court in individual case who have retired prior to April 30th 2023 and it has not been implemented so far, the decision of the lower court/tribunal will be challenged before the higher court.

(v) The pending contempt petition may be contested on the basis of the aforementioned interim orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court. In appropriate cases, filing of review petition/writ petition may be considered in consultation with government counsel by filing review petition.

(vi) Benefits granted to ex-officials prior to the issuance date of this OM shall not be recovered.

This issues with the approval of the competent authority.

Yours faithfully,
(Ravi Pahwa)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC/PAP)
Phone – 011-23096191
E-mail- adgestt2@indiapost.gov.in

Copy to:
1 GM, CEPT, Bengaluru - for uploading a copy on the Department's website.
2. All recognized Unions

 

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F. No. 38/10(04)/2024-P&PW(A) (e 10124)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,
New Delhi, Dated the 18th October, 2024

कार्यालय ज्ञापन /OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Re-Circulation of earlier OMs/clarifications issued during October 2022 after Notification of Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 – reg

The undersigned, in line to ease out Rules and based on past references and clarifications issued by DoPPW in this regarded, is directed to re-circulate the following OMs issued during October 2022 after Notification of CCS(Pension) Rules 2021 for clarifications with respect to Rule 2, Rule 5, Rule 6, Rule 7, Rule 8, Rule 39, Rule 40, Rule 41 and Rule 44 of CCS(Pension) Rules 2021:

Sr. No.	Office Memorandum No and date	Subject
1	P&PW(A) Dated 10th October, 2022	Provisions, regarding applicability of CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021-reg.
2	38/01(05)/2022-P&PW(A) Dated 10th October, 2022	Provisions regarding treatment of the day of retirement/ resignation/ death under CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021-reg.
3	38/01(05)/2022-P&PW(A) Dated  10th October, 2022	Provisions regarding limitations on number of Pension and Gratuities admissible to a government servant under CCS (Pension) Rules,. 2021-reg.
4	38/01(05)/2022-P&PW(A) Dated 10th October, 2022	Provisions regarding withholding or withdrawal of pension/family pension on being convicted of a serious or on being found guilty of grave misconduct under CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021-reg.

5	38/41/2019-P&PW(A) Dated 7 October, 2022	Amendment of Rule 8 CCS Pension Rules, 2021 delegation of powers of president to with hold pension and gratuity to Secretary and C&AG.
6	38/01(05)/2022-P&PW(A) Dated 10th October, 2022	Provisions regarding sanction of provisional pension and withholding of gratuity during pendency of department/ judicial proceedings under CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021-reg.
7	38/01(05)/2022- P&PW(A) Dated 26th October, 2022	Power to withhold or withdraw pension/ gratuity in cases of grave misconduct or negligence during the period of service under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021.
8	38/01(05)/2022 P&PW(A) Dated 10th October, 2022	Grant of invalid pension under CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 on retirement from government service on account of any bodily or mental infirmity.
9	38/01(05)/2022-P&PW(A) Dated 10th October, 2022	Grant of compulsory retirement pension under CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 to a government servant who is compulsorily retired from service as a penalty.
10	38/01(05)/2022-P&PW(A) Dated 10th October, 2022	Grant of compassionate allowance under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 to a government servant who is dismissed or removed from service.
11	38/01(05)/2022-P&PW(A) Dated 26th October, 2022	Amount and conditions for grant of pension under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021
12	38/01(05)/2022-P&PW(A) Dated 26th October, 2022	Amount and conditions for grant of additional pension and additional family pension under CCS(Pension) Rules, 2021.

2. All Ministries/Departments are requested that the above OMs may please be brought to the notice of the all concerned for strict compliance.

Encl: as above

(Madhu Mankotia)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tele No.011-24644637

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Clerical Errors in Pensions found after two years ? No Disadvantages to Pensioners

F. No. 38/10(04)/2024-P&PW(A) (e 10124)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi-110 003
Dated: 18.10.2024

कार्यालय ज्ञापन / Office Memorandum

Sub : Revision of pension after authorisation under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules 2021 – reg.

The undersigned is directed to say that as per Sub Rule 2 of Rule 66 of CCS(Pension) Rules 2021 [erstwhile Rule 70 of CCS(Pension) Rules 1972], subject to provisions of Rule 7 and 8 of CCS(Pension) Rules 2021, pension or family pension once authorised after final assessment or revised under Sub Rule 1 of Rule 66 of CCS(Pension) Rules 2021 shall not be revised to the disadvantage of the pensioner or family pensioner unless such revision becomes necessary on account of detection of a clerical error subsequently.

In case the clerical error is detected after a period of two years from the date of authorisation or revision of pension or family pension, no revision of pension to the disadvantage of the pensioner or family pensioner shall be ordered without the concurrence of Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare.

2.Further, the question whether the revision has become necessary on account of a clerical error or not shall be decided by the administrative Ministry or Department. If, consequent on revision of pension or family pension under sub-rule 2, an excess payment of pension or family pension is found to have been made to the pensioner or family pensioner and if such excess payment is not on account of any misrepresentation of facts by the pensioner or family pensioner, the administrative Ministry or Department shall examine in consultation with the Department of Expenditure whether or not recovery of such excess payment can be waived off and issue appropriate orders in accordance with the relevant rules and instructions in this regard.

Where the administrative Ministry or Department decides not to waive off the excess payment of pension or family pension, the retired Government servant concerned or family pensioner shall be served with a notice by the Head of Office requiring him to refund the excess payment of pension within a period of two months from the date of receipt of notice by him. In case the Government servant fails to comply with the notice, the Head of Office shall, by order in writing, direct that such excess payment shall be adjusted in instalments by short payments of pension in future, in one or more instalments, as the Head of Office may direct.

3.All Ministries/Departments are requested that the above provisions of Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 may be brought to the notice of all concerned for compliance.

(Madhu Mankotia)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

To,
All the Ministries/Departments/Organizations (As per standard list) Department.

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The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has issued an important clarification on Age and Rate of Additional Pension after 80 Years and eligibility and start date for the additional pension or compassionate allowance upon turning 80 years old.

Key Clarification:

The additional pension will become payable from the first day of the calendar month in which the pensioner completes 80 years. This means:

If the pensioner’s birthday falls on any date within the month, the additional pension will still apply starting from the 1st of that month.

Example 1: A pensioner born on 20th August 1942 becomes eligible for the additional pension starting from 1st August 2022.

Example 2: A pensioner born on 1st August 1942 will also receive the additional pension from 1st August 2022.

Additional Pension Rate:
Upon reaching 80 years, the pensioner will receive 20% more than their basic pension or compassionate allowance.

This order aims to eliminate confusion regarding the exact start date of the additional pension, ensuring consistency and ease of implementation

DoPPW Clarification on Age and Rate of Additional Pension after 80 Years

F. No. 38/10(04)/2024-P&PW(A) (e 10124)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi-110 003
Dated: 18.10.2024

कार्यालय ज्ञापन / Office Memorandum

Sub: Conditions for grant of additional pension to the retired Central Government Civil Employees covered under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021- reg.

The undersigned is directed to say that as per the provisions of Sub Rule 6 of Rule 44 of CCS(Pension) Rules 2021 [erstwhile Rule 49(2-A) of CCS(Pension) Rules 1972], after completion of eighty years of age or above by a retired Government servant, in addition to a pension or a compassionate allowance admissible under the rules, additional pension or additional compassionate allowance shall be payable to the retired Government servant in the following manner:

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

2.The additional pension or additional compassionate allowance shall be payable from first day of the calendar month in which it falls due. For example, a pensioner born on 20th August, 1942 shall be eligible for additional pension at the rate of twenty percent of the basic pension with effect from 1st August, 2022. A pensioner born on 1st August, 1942 shall also be eligible for additional pension at the rate of twenty percent of the basic pension with effect from 1st August, 2022.

3.All Ministries/Departments and Pension Disbursing Authorities/Banks are requested that the above provisions of Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 may be brought to the notice of all concerned for compliance.

(Madhu Mankotia)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

To,
All the Ministries/Departments/Organizations (As per standard list)

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Clarifications on Family Pension Rules

The Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021, specifically Rule 50, detail the hierarchy for payment of family pensions following the death of a government servant or pensioner. The order of eligibility is as follows:

1. Widow or Widower: Includes post-retirement spouses and judicially separated spouses.
2. Children: This includes adopted children, stepchildren, and children born after the pensioner’s retirement.
3. Dependent Parents: Including adoptive parents of the deceased government servant or pensioner.
4. Dependent Siblings: Brothers or sisters suffering from mental or physical disabilities.

It is explicitly mentioned that the terms ‘widow’ and ‘widower’ are defined as spouses legally wedded to the deceased government servant or pensioner.

Multiple Widows: Equal Share of Pension

In cases where a deceased government servant or pensioner is survived by more than one widow, the family pension will be equally divided among the widows. In the event of the death or disqualification of one of the widows, her share will become payable to her eligible child or children, as specified under sub-rule (9).

Second Marriage and Eligibility

The memorandum also addresses inquiries regarding the eligibility of family pensions for the second wife, particularly when the first wife is still alive. According to the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955, having a second wife while the first wife is still alive is not permissible, and this conflicts with the provisions of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021.

To resolve such cases, it has been decided that any issue concerning the legality of a second marriage must first be determined in consultation with the Department of Legal Affairs. The eligibility of the second wife for family pension benefits will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, adhering to the guidelines provided in the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021.

Guidelines for Ministries and Departments

The Ministry has directed all government ministries and departments to consult with the Department of Legal Affairs before making any decisions related to family pension settlements involving two wives. It is imperative that such cases be brought to the notice of the officer responsible for pension benefits within the respective ministry or department for proper processing.

DoPPW OM

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No. X-06/3/2024-OPN-11-Part(1) 

Government of India 

Ministry of Communications Department of Posts

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg New Delhi-110001

Date: 08-10-2024

To
All Chief Postmasters General.

Subject: Grant of Notional promotion in Assistant Superintendent of Posts cadre from the date of joining of the immediate junior- reg.

Madam/Sir,

I am directed to refer to subject mentioned above and to say that this Directorate is in receipt of many representations from ASP claiming that their juniors placed below them in AISL, were promoted and posted in the ABP cadre in other Cirole earlier, while they were offered promotion to the ASP cadre at a later date, leading to an unfair delay in both their promotion and entitlement to the Non- Functional Scale benefits.

2. In this connection, following may be noted:

Prior to centralization of IP/ASP Cadres, promotions were based on seniority lists maintained by individual Postal Circles, where direct recruit (DR) and departmental promotee (DP) candidates were interpolated according to avallable vacancies. Consequently, the time taken for promotion from IP to ASP varied across Circles.

11. Requests to antedate promotions, referring the All India Seniority List across different Circles, cannot be considered because promotions were Circle-specific, based on Circle-level seniority lists and vacancy availability.

3.It is also observed that Circles are merely forwarding applications for ASP cadre promotions to the Directorate without proper examination or comments. Circles, are advised that they should handle such applications internally when it involves comparisons across Circles and need not forward to Directorate and if it is absolute necessary, should only forward such representation to the Directorate, with clear observations and comments.

Copy to:

Signed by

Yours faithfully,

Vangara Prasad

Date: 08-10-2024 15:32:22 (Vangara Prasad) Assistant Director General (SPN)

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