The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions has introduced new timelines to streamline the authorization of pension and gratuity benefits under the Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 2021. These guidelines ensure timely processing for retiring government employees by setting clear deadlines at each stage. Key activities and deadlines include:
1. Retirement List
Timeline: By the 15th of each month
Requirement: Heads of Department (HoDs) must maintain an updated list of employees scheduled to retire within the next 15 months to prepare for upcoming retirements.
2. Accommodation Verification
Timeline: One year before retirement
Requirement: Verify government accommodation details and issue a “No Demand Certificate” at least eight months before retirement to ensure a smooth transition.
3. Service Verification
Timeline: During the last year of service
Requirement: HoDs must verify service records to correct any discrepancies, preventing last-minute issues.
4. Pension Form Submission
Timeline: Within two months of receiving forms
Requirement: HoDs should submit the completed pension case to the Pay & Accounts Office promptly.
5. Pension Payment Order (PPO) Issuance
Timeline: No later than two months before retirement
Requirement: Accounts Officers should issue the PPO to avoid delays in pension disbursement.
6. Forwarding to CPAO
Timeline: Within two months of PPO issuance
Requirement: The PPO is sent to the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO), which issues a Special Seal Authority within 21 days to ensure timely payment.
These guidelines aim to make the retirement process efficient and minimize delays in pension disbursement for government employees.
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