The central government has amended the pension rules for government employees. According to the new regulations, if both parents wish to receive a 75% increased pension, they must submit a life certificate every year.
This clarification was issued by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare to ensure that the pension is disbursed correctly and at the correct rate.
According to a report in Financial Express, this change is a major step for parents. Previously, those receiving family pensions at the increased rate were not required to provide a life certificate.
The government did not verify whether both parents were alive. Rules related to family pension of deceased government employee Sometimes, even after one parent’s death, the pension would continue at 75%, whereas the rules state that the pension should be reduced to 60% if the other parent is alive. This resulted in the government incurring extra payments. Now, to prevent this problem, a new step has been made mandatory. Both parents will have to provide separate life certificates to determine who is alive and the pension can be adjusted accordingly.
Rule 12, Subrule 5 of the CCS EOP Rules 2023 clearly states that if the deceased government employee does not have a spouse or child, the parents receive a family pension. If both are alive, they receive 75%, and if one is alive, they receive 60%. Even if the parents have other income, the pension will not be affected. However, a life certificate will now be required every November. If one of the parents passes away, the next year only one certificate will be issued, and the pension will automatically be set to 60%. Any overpayments can also be recovered.
Life certificate must be submitted by November 30.
This change was very necessary because the government’s money should go to the right place and there should not be any fraud. Earlier, if people did not inform then there would be problems. There is a deadline for all pensioners to submit life certificate by 30th November. If not given then pension will be stopped from December. If submitted later then it will start again but the loss incurred in between will be made up. Giving life certificate is also very easy. For this download Jeevan Pramaan app. Then link it with Aadhar and scan your face. You can also go to the bank or post office and give your fingerprint. There is also a home service for the elderly.
If anyone in your household is receiving a family pension, check it now. Have certificates from both parents ready. If you want to continue receiving 75% pension, you’ll need to complete these steps. The government has made provisions to provide up to 75% pension to parents, which is a good thing, but a life certificate is essential for proper tracking. This change will benefit everyone; there will be no incorrect payments, and the rightful recipient will receive the full amount.
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