The central government has once again taken a big decision for central employees. After increasing the dearness allowance (DA), now the government has made significant changes in the rules regarding pension and gratuity. If you are a central employee and getting close to retirement, then this news is very important for you.
The government has given a clear warning that if the employees commit negligence or serious crime during the service, then the pension and gratuity received after retirement can be stopped. This rule has been implemented under the amendment to Rule 8 of CCS (Pension) Rules 2021.
What is the new rule?
The notification issued by the government states that-
- If an employee is found guilty in a serious crime or negligence during his tenure, his pension and gratuity may stop.
- This order will only apply to central employees, but the state governments can also apply it.
Which officers will get this right?
In these cases only the concerned officers will decide. They have been given special rights:
- The President or President, who has been the appointment authority of that employee, will have the right to stop pension or gratuity.
- Secretary level officers, whose employee in the ministry or department has served, can also take this decision.
- CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) will also have the right to stop the pension and gratuity of the guilty employees who retire from the audit and account department.
How will action be taken?
The process of action has also been completely clarified:
- If there is a departmental or judicial inquiry during the job, it will be necessary to inform the pension authority.
- The same rules will apply to the employee appointed again after retirement.
- If pension and gratuity have been received after retirement and then proved to be a blame, then the government can charge it or partial amount.
- This recovery will be done according to the loss that the department happened due to the fault of the employee.
- The department can prevent pension or gratuity permanently or temporarily.
Advice will have to be taken from UPSC
When any officer decides to stop or cut pension or gratuity, it will be mandatory to consult UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
Along with this, the provision has also been kept in the rules that the minimum amount of pension should not be less than ₹ 9000 per month, no matter what pension has been deducted. This limit is predetermined under Rule 44.
What will be the effect of this decision?
This rule will have a direct impact on those employees who have been negligent during their tenure or who have faced indiscipline, corruption or serious allegations. This will increase transparency and accountability in government departments.
The objective of the government is clear – the employees who serve honestly get full rights, but those who harm the government with their work, should be strict on them.
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